Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential election, following the concession of his left-wing opponent, Ivan Cepeda, on Wednesday. The result concludes a closely contested second-round vote held on Sunday. Cepeda publicly acknowledged his defeat, signaling a transfer of power to the right-leaning Espriella. This election marks a significant shift in Colombia’s political landscape after years of left-leaning governance. Details regarding the vote count and official results have been released by electoral authorities. The transition process is expected to begin immediately, with Espriella preparing to assume the presidency.