AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoColombia Runoff Set: Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will face off for Colombia’s presidency after Sunday’s first round failed to produce a winner with 50%+; with about 97% of ballots counted, de la Espriella led at roughly 43.7% and Cepeda followed near 41.1%, while Paloma Valencia trailed around 6.9%, sending the runoff to June 21. Petro Rejects Pre-Count: Outgoing President Gustavo Petro refused to recognize the preliminary results, alleging software irregularities and claiming hundreds of thousands of votes were added, while Cepeda also questioned the count and demanded verification before accepting the outcome. Ecuador Tariff Truce: Ecuador lifted a 100% tariff on Colombian goods starting June 1, ending a tariff dispute tied to border security concerns after talks involving de la Espriella. US Drug-Boat Death Toll: The US military’s strikes on alleged drug vessels in Latin American waters have surpassed 200 deaths, with new footage released as the campaign expands.
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