Colombia's electoral scrutiny process: What comes after election day to determine the definitive result

The article discusses the post-election scrutiny process in Colombia's presidential elections. President Gustavo Petro stated that no one can be proclaimed president until the official scrutiny (escrutinio) is complete, which takes several days and involves judges, notaries, and public officials with witnesses from all campaigns. The article explains the difference between the quick count (preconteo) and the official scrutiny process that determines the legally valid result.