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Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro refuses to concede defeat in the June election, alleging a digital fraud scheme involving tampered vote results — a claim swiftly debunked by election officials and international observers. Despite losing to conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella by nearly 250,000 votes, Petro insists the system is rigged and warns of foreign interference, citing missing data from scanned ballots. Though Colombian law certifies de la Espriella’s win and his inauguration is set for Friday, Petro vows to lead the opposition and even calls for rural resistance against what he claims are mafia-linked military actions. He also fears exile after leaving office, heightening political tension as analysts worry his defiance could fracture the nation further.

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