Right-wing lawyer and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella has won the Colombian presidential election. According to preliminary results, he defeated left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda by a narrow margin. The voting took place this past Sunday. Following the announcement, several international figures offered their congratulations. Among them was U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The victory marks a significant political shift in the country. De la Espriella now prepares to assume leadership of the nation.