May 31, 2026, Bogota, Cundinamarca, COLOMBIA: Supporters of right-wing outsider ABELARDO DE LA ESPRIELLA take to the streets to celebrate after preliminary results placed him first in the opening round of Colombia's presidential election. De la Espriella defied recent polling to secure 43.7% of the vote, advancing to a June 21 runoff against leftist Senator Iván Cepeda.