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Cepeda Accepts Results, Meets De La Espriella in Runoff

6/8/2026

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Ivan Cepeda withdrew support for a constituent assembly and will seek a social-reform pact.
Abelardo De La Espriella and Ivan Cepeda will meet in a June 21 runoff 43.7% and 40.9%.
Ivan Cepeda posted on X that he accepts the first-round results despite earlier unsubstantiated claims.
Abelardo De La Espriella will join a debate if Ivan Cepeda accepts the outcome, calling for ten megaprisons while Ivan Cepeda seeks social programs.

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Story summary

Ivan Cepeda withdrew support for a constituent assembly and will seek a social-reform pact.
Abelardo De La Espriella and Ivan Cepeda will meet in a June 21 runoff 43.7% and 40.9%.
Ivan Cepeda posted on X that he accepts the first-round results despite earlier unsubstantiated claims.
Abelardo De La Espriella will join a debate if Ivan Cepeda accepts the outcome, calling for ten megaprisons while Ivan Cepeda seeks social programs.