Protests Erupt in Colombia After Abelardo de la Espriella's Win

Protests occurred in Colombia after the presidential election, where Abelardo de la Espriella secured a narrow victory with 49.66% of the vote, defeating left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda, who garnered 48.70%. The unrest was marked by demonstrators clashing with police and burning U.S. flags, indicating significant discontent with the election outcome.

Espriella's victory, which was described as razor-thin, is part of a broader trend of rightist candidates gaining power across Latin America. Following his win, Espriella, who is 47 years old, vowed to respect democratic principles and restore order in the country.

His election was notably supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, who congratulated him through social media.

Espriella's speech in Barranquilla emphasized a conciliatory tone, promising to be a guarantor of freedom and democratic governance in Colombia.