Colombia elects right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella as president

Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer and political outsider backed by Donald Trump, has won Colombia's presidential election, according to initial vote counts. The candidate, known as "El Tigre" (The Tiger), held a razor-thin lead over his rival, who has challenged the results.

De la Espriella's victory has been celebrated by international allies, including Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro. The election marks a shift to the right for Colombia, with the new president positioning himself as a close ally of Trump.