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De la Espriella ganó el preconteo en Colombia, pero sigue el suspenso: estos son los pasos hacia el escrutinio final
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
En la segunda vuelta más reñida de la historia de Colombia, el candidato ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella festejó su ajustada victoria sobre Iván Cepeda en el preconteo divulgado este domingo por la Registraduría Nacional y recibió el saludo de varios...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The outcome of Colombia's presidential election may seem distant from El Paso , but the city's own experience with tight elections and contentious vote counts can inform our understanding of the situation. In El Paso, where voter turnout and election results are closely watched, the community knows that every vote matters. The fact that De la Espriella's lead is less than one percentage point underscores the importance of ensuring the accuracy of vote counts. As the people of Colombia await the final tally, El Pasoans can appreciate the value of a thorough and transparent electoral process. The city's own election officials and community leaders can draw lessons from Colombia's experience, particularly in terms of managing close elections and addressing potential disputes. By examining the ways in which Colombia's electoral authorities handle the challenges ahead, El Paso can refine its own approaches to election administration and voter confidence.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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En la segunda vuelta más reñida de la historia de Colombia, el candidato ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella festejó su ajustada victoria sobre Iván Cepeda en el preconteo divulgado este domingo por la Registraduría Nacional y recibió el saludo de varios...
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