Colombia goes out to vote in high-stakes presidential election

The frontrunners in the race are debating the best course of action to end a recent surge in violence by armed groups. Polling stations are open from 8 am to 4 pm local time, and results are expected a few hours after polls close.

Colombia goes to polls in election pitting outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates

Ballots are being cast in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential elections Colombians are casting ballots in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential election, choosing between candidates with radically diverging visions for the future of peace in a country haunted by decades of armed conflict. The vote on Sunday, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed a historic peace pact with guerrill...

By Associated Press in Bogotá

Polls open in Colombia’s pivotal presidential election

Colombians headed to the polls to choose a new president in a high-stakes election.

Colombia: Polls open in tight presidential election

Surveys are predicting a close, three-way race between a veteran leftist candidate, a right-wing senator and an independent businessman, which is likely to go to a second-round run-off.

Live: Colombia heads to the polls to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading the first round. Follow FRANCE 24's coverage and election results with our team based in Bogota.

By Julián RAMIREZ CASTRO

Colombians weigh leftist reforms against right-wing crackdowns in presidential vote - The Straits Times

Colombians weigh leftist reforms against right-wing crackdowns in presidential vote  The Straits Times

War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

The constitution forbids a second term for the country's whose "total peace" strategy has failed to end to conflict with armed groups.

Colombians choose between war and peace in high-stakes election

Colombians headed to the polls Sunday in a closely watched presidential election that could redefine the country’s approach to rising violence by drug-running guerrillas, either st...