Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Colombia wakes to a president-elect it cannot yet certify, Bolivia’s highways reopen under a ratified state of emergency, and the World Cup hands Argentina a chance to qualify while Mexico City’s teachers head back to class.
Colombia — a contested win. Abelardo de la Espriella leads the preliminary count by about a point, but Iván Cepeda is challenging 33,000 ballot boxes and the official scrutiny will take days. Expect scattered protests; Cali already saw clashes.
Bolivia — the roads reopen. Congress ratified the 90-day state of emergency and the highway authority reported no active blockades, though the Chapare holds and a relief flight crashed, killing six.
Argentina can qualify today. After thumping Algeria 3-0, Albiceleste face Austria in Arlington, with a win sealing a Round-of-32 place. Buenos Aires opens a free Fan Fest in Palermo.
