With 99% of votes counted, Colombian candidate De la Espriella is claiming victory following recent elections. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is challenging the results, lodging over 55,000 formal complaints regarding the count. The complaints suggest Cepeda is disputing the validity of the election outcome and seeking a re-evaluation of the tallies. The situation remains tense as the final 1% of votes are processed and the complaints are reviewed. This follows a closely watched election cycle, and the outcome is currently uncertain pending resolution of the disputes. The details emerged in reports from La Silla Vacía, outlining the day after the election and the diverging reactions of the two main contenders.