Gustavo Petro, representing the Defensores de la Patria party, has won the Colombian presidential election, according to preliminary results released shortly after polls closed. With approximately 99% of votes counted, Petro secured 49.67% of the vote. This marks a historic turning point for Colombia, as Petro will be the nation’s first leftist president. The electoral body began the initial count an hour and a half after voting stations were officially closed. Further details regarding the final vote tally and potential challenges are expected in the coming days. This election was closely watched both domestically and internationally, signaling a potential shift in Colombia’s political landscape.