Colombian Election Results
Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory over Ivan Cepeda in a tight race separated by only a few hundred thousand votes.
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Right-Wing Candidate Claims Victory in Colombian Election
Abelardo de la Espriella declares victory in a tight Colombian presidential race against Ivan Cepeda, while global updates cover Iran-US talks, UK political shifts, and European heatwaves.
Abelardo de la Espriella claims to have won the tight presidential race in Colombia against left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda, with only a few hundred thousand votes separating the candidates.
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Policy Direction
De la Espriella, backed by President Trump, plans to use force to combat drug cartels and rebel groups.
1Iran-US Diplomatic Progress
Pakistani and Qatari mediators report encouraging progress in the first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland.
2Bolivia Protests
Police and soldiers used bulldozers to clear roads blocked by anti-government protesters for over six weeks.
3UK Political Rumors
Donald Trump posted rumors that Keir Starmer is set to resign, potentially leading to the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years.
4European Heatwave
Europe braces for a prolonged heatwave with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius.
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Colombia
Election Context
The presidential race between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda is extremely close, with the margin estimated at only a few hundred thousand votes.
1Global Affairs
International Updates
Beyond Colombia, the podcast covers diplomatic progress between Iran and the US, political instability in Bolivia, and potential leadership changes in the UK.
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What is de la Espriella's proposed approach to drug cartels?
He wants to use force to combat drug cartels and rebel groups.
1What progress was made in Iran-US talks?
Mediators say the first round of talks in Switzerland ended with encouraging progress.
2What is happening with protests in Bolivia?
Police and soldiers used bulldozers to clear roads blocked by anti-government protesters for more than six weeks.
3What is the current weather forecast for Europe?
Europe braces for a prolonged heatwave with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius.
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This guide is based on the Global News Podcast episode published on 2026-06-22.
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Abelardo de la Espriella claims to have won the tight presidential race in Colombia against left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda. It's estimated only a few hundred thousand votes separate the two candidates. Mr de la Espriella, who's backed by President Trump, wants to use force to combat drug cartels and rebel groups.
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Also, Pakistani and Qatari mediators say the first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland have ended with encouraging progress made.
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Reaction from Bolivia, where police and soldiers used bulldozers to clear roads blocked by anti-government protesters for more than six weeks.
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Is the UK about to get its seventh prime minister in 10 years, as Donald Trump posts about rumours that Keir Starmer is set to resign.
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Europe braces for a prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius and are forecast to rise during the week.
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(Photo: Colombia's right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella arrives to vote in the runoff election in Barranquilla, Colombia, 21 June 2026. Credit: Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA)
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