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Declaran a Abelardo de la Espriella ganador de las elecciones presidenciales en Colombia
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
El candidato ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella fue declarado ganador de la elección presidencial del pasado domingo en Colombia, de acuerdo con una resolución que el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) dio a conocer este miércoles.
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Key takeaway 166 votos, mientras que su rival de izquierda Iván Cepeda, del oficialista Pacto Histórico, alcanzó 12 millones 708.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The election of Abelardo de la Espriella as president of Colombia may have significant implications for El Paso , given the city's strong economic and cultural ties to Latin America. As a major border city, El Paso's trade relationships and cultural exchanges with Colombia could be affected by De la Espriella's promised shift in policy, particularly his plan to combat armed groups and delinquency. El Paso's business community, which has invested heavily in trade with Colombia, will be watching closely to see how De la Espriella's administration will impact bilateral trade agreements and economic cooperation. Additionally, the city's large Hispanic population, many of whom have ties to Colombia, will be interested in seeing how De la Espriella's policies will affect the Colombian diaspora community in El Paso. As De la Espriella takes office, El Pasoans will be paying close attention to how his administration will shape the city's relationships with Colombia.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
El candidato ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella fue declarado ganador de la elección presidencial del pasado domingo en Colombia, de acuerdo con una resolución que el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) dio a conocer este miércoles.
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