Carter Center

Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella suspended the transition process with outgoing President Gustavo Petro after Petro refused to recognize de la Espriella’s electoral victory, alleging fraud. De la Espriella accused Petro’s administration of corruption and destructive policies, while Petro’s transition team emphasized transparency. The election result, which saw de la Espriella defeat Iván Cepeda by 1 percentage point, was described as a rejection of Petro’s government by international observers.

A new nonpartisan nonprofit, Keep Our Republic, is launching in North Carolina to provide accurate information about election processes through community conversations. The organization includes diverse advisory members and experts in election administration, aiming to address concerns about vote counting and election security.