Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has declared himself the winner of Colombia’s presidential election, despite official results still pending. Known as “The Tiger,” de la Espriella based his claim on preliminary vote counts indicating a very narrow lead. He issued a statement to his opponents urging them to accept the outcome and prepare for the opposition. The final results have not yet been certified by electoral authorities, and the margin of victory remains extremely close. This declaration comes before a formal announcement of the election results, raising concerns about potential challenges to the process. The outcome of the election is significant for Colombia’s political future, given de la Espriella’s far-right platform.