the.com/colombia election
Trump-backed far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella is winning Colombia's razor-tight presidential election, according to the initial count. His victory is sparking protests, while Colombian financial markets rise on the market-favorite outcome.
what's happening
·De la Espriella holds a slim lead in the runoff as initial counts show him winning
·Colombian assets and markets rise on the pro-business result
·His win sparks street protests across the country
·Analysts warn his rise could end Colombia's landmark climate policies
drawn from The New York Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg.com, Inside Climate News · updated 12m ago