Abelardo de la Espriella is poised to become Colombia’s next president. The businessman and lawyer leads the presidential runoff race by a narrow margin, with almost all votes counted. His victory could reverse outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s agenda, including peace talks with illegal armed groups. De la Espriella, a lawyer and business owner, earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite never having run for office. He has 49.7% of the votes, while progressive candidate Iván Cepeda has 48.7%. Cepeda plans to challenge the results, citing concerns about democracy and social gains. De la Espriella promises a tough stance on crime. The election highlights Colombia’s regional and ideological divisions.