Colombia prepares for presidential runoff election
The first round of Colombia's presidential election concluded with two candidates advancing to a runoff. Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will compete for the presidency. (sources: aljazeera, bbc, pbs, reuters, npr)
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate, led the first round of voting, while leftist senator Iván Cepeda will challenge him in the runoff scheduled for June 21.
- Abelardo de la Espriella took the lead in the first round of voting.
- Iván Cepeda, an ally of the outgoing president, will compete against Espriella in the runoff.
- Security is expected to be a significant issue in the upcoming election.
Why it matters
The outcome of the runoff will influence Colombia's political direction and policies, particularly regarding security.
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
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