Colombia Elects Right-Wing Populist Abelardo de la Espriella

Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing populist, won the second round of Colombia's presidential election on Sunday, June 21. The runoff saw record voter turnout, though official percentages were not provided in the post.

The result marks a sharp political shift for the country, as de la Espriella's platform is expected to focus on business-friendly policies and conservative social values. Markets may react to the change in leadership, with the Colombian peso likely to be in focus.

No official statements from the candidate or current government have been published yet. The victory was confirmed after the National Electoral Council tallied votes from the second round.