The right-wing candidate wins Colombia's presidential election
Addressing supporters in the coastal city of Barranquilla, Mr de la Espriella said the result marked a "new era" and a "change of order"
The winner, Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged a military crackdown on illegal armed groups, drug trafficking and crime. His left wing opponent, Ivan Cepeda, has not yet conceded, saying the initial count was “not yet official.”
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(Picture: A supporter of Colombia's right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella reacts after the preliminary runoff results; Credit:
Charlie Cordero/Reuters)
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