# Colombia's De la Espriella Accuses Petro Government of Electoral Fraud

Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella accuses outgoing leader Gustavo Petro of attempting to alter election results with terrorist groups.

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Abelardo de la Espriella, the new president of Colombia, accused the government of his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, of attempting to alter the June 21 election results alongside terrorist structures. [^1]

The National Electoral Council (CNE) in Venezuela has established a training period for members of Voting Boards (MJRV) running from September 7 to November 29, 2026. [^2]

De la Espriella stated that the previous regime was corrupted and tried to undermine the popular will during the election process. [^3]

Gustavo Petro has not recognized the victory of his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, alleging a supposed electoral fraud. [^4]

The National Electoral Council (CNE) and international observers did not support Petro's claims of electoral fraud. [^5]

The curriculum covers the specific phases of the electoral day, including installation, voting, scrutiny (escrutinio), packaging (embalaje), and shipping (envío). [^6]

The training is mandatory for citizens designated as members of Voting Boards for the 2027 Sectional Elections and the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS). [^7]

Designated citizens are required to review the list of enabled training points on the electoral body's website and attend within the established period. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Abelardo de la Espriella, the new president of Colombia, accused the government of his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, of attempting to alter the June 21 election results alongside terrorist structures. (EL NACIONAL, News)
2. The National Electoral Council (CNE) in Venezuela has established a training period for members of Voting Boards (MJRV) running from September 7 to November 29, 2026. (Diario Expreso, News)
3. De la Espriella stated that the previous regime was corrupted and tried to undermine the popular will during the election process. (EL NACIONAL, News)
4. Gustavo Petro has not recognized the victory of his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, alleging a supposed electoral fraud. (EL NACIONAL, News)
5. The National Electoral Council (CNE) and international observers did not support Petro's claims of electoral fraud. (EL NACIONAL, News)
6. The curriculum covers the specific phases of the electoral day, including installation, voting, scrutiny (escrutinio), packaging (embalaje), and shipping (envío). (Diario Expreso, News)
7. The training is mandatory for citizens designated as members of Voting Boards for the 2027 Sectional Elections and the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS). (Diario Expreso, News)
8. Designated citizens are required to review the list of enabled training points on the electoral body's website and attend within the established period. (Diario Expreso, News)

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