European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia's election

The European Union election observation mission denied allegations of fraud in Colombia's May 31 presidential election. Mission head Esteban Gonzalez Pons described the vote as 'transparent, orderly, and smooth,' praising it as a lesson in democracy. Despite rumors, far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella led left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda with 43.7% of the vote to Cepeda's 40.9%, heading to a June 21 runoff. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro contested the preliminary results on social media, accusing private firms of involvement.