Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombia

Colombia's left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat in the country's presidential election to conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.

It was the closest runoff in Colombia's history.

Although an official result is yet to be announced, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella appears set to win.

The result signals a political shift to the right and carries implications for Amazon protection policies.