Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer and businessman, won the second round of Colombia's presidential election on Sunday, June 21. Supported by the United States, the anti-establishment candidate secured a narrow victory over his left-wing opponent, Ivan Cepeda. Preliminary results indicate that de la Espriella received 49.65% of the vote, while Cepeda garnered 48.70%. These figures were released after more than 99% of polling stations had transmitted their data. The outcome marks a significant political shift, pushing the country's leadership toward the far right. De la Espriella, a political novice, managed to maintain a lead that Cepeda could not overcome.