Far-right candidate De la Espriella claims Colombia election victory (opens in new tab)

In Colombia, far-right candidate Abelardo De la Espriella appears to be on course to win a tightly contested presidential election, according to initial results showing him ahead with nearly 50 percent of the vote\. Although official counting is still ongoing, his supporters have already begun celebrating in several cities, including Barranquilla\. De la Espriella, who is backed by US President Donald Trump, declared victory and promised to govern for all Colombians\. His rival, leftist senat...