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Colombian Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Between Right-Wing and Leftist Candidates

Colombia's presidential election is headed to a runoff vote after no candidate secured an outright majority in the first round. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda will compete in the second round to determine the country's next leader.

31 May, 09:01 — 31 May, 23:39
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APVery High1h ago

Colombia’s presidential election, in photos - AP News

Colombia’s presidential election, in photos  AP News

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BBCHigh8h ago

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

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le-mondeHigh9h ago

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.

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The GuardianMostly Factual12h ago

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

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election

The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a runoff on June 21, with security a top issue.

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cbcHigh25m ago

Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals

Colombian right-wing outsider Abelardo de ‌la Espriella is set to compete in a run-off election for president against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, voting results from the first-round election showed on Sunday.

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DWHigh1h ago

Colombia set for runoff vote after tight presidential poll

With vote counting underway in Colombia, right wing outsider Abelardo de la Espreilla seems set to face veteran leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda in the second round of the presidential election.

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SCMPMostly Factual11h ago

Colombian voters weigh economic reforms against right-wing crackdown

Colombians will cast ballots on Sunday in what is likely to be the first round of a presidential election, choosing between a leftist pledging to expand reforms begun by the current government, an ‌independent businessman promising a security crackdown and a right-wing senator seeking to become the country’s first female leader. Leftist Ivan Cepeda, a 63-year-old senator, is leading opinion polls, but looks likely to fall well short of the 50 per cent-plus support needed to avoid a June run-o...

By Reuters

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France 24High3h ago

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

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual50m ago

Trump acolyte, leftist icon: Who will be Colombia's next leader?

Trump acolyte, leftist icon: Who will be Colombia's next leader?

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straits-timesMostly Factual12h ago

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

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japan-timesMostly Factual15h ago

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.

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Daily SabahMixed8h ago

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...

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Colombia ReportsMostly Factual1h ago

De la Espriella wins 1st round of Colombia’s presidential election

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of Colombia’s presidential election and will face leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda in a run-off vote on June 21, according to the preliminary count. With 89% of the votes counted, De la Espriella received the support of 44% of Colombia’s voters. Cepeda received 41% of the […] The post De la Espriella wins 1st round of Colombia’s presidential election appeared first on Colombia News.

By Adriaan Alsema

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bogota-postMixed1h ago

2026 Colombian presidential elections: The first results - The Bogotá Post

2026 Colombian presidential elections: The first results  The Bogotá Post

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First report: japan-times · 31 May, 09:01Full coverage: 28 · 15hWindow: 15h
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japan-times31 May, 09:01First to report

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

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straits-times31 May, 11:10

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

The Guardian31 May, 11:23

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

SCMP31 May, 12:06

Colombian voters weigh economic reforms against right-wing crackdown

nos31 May, 12:39

Colombia naar stembus na golf van geweld

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le-monde31 May, 14:38

Colombia goes out to vote in high-stakes presidential election

nrk31 May, 14:45

Valglokalene åpnet i Colombia

aftonbladet31 May, 14:49

Colombianer väljer riktning i våldshärjat land

svenska-dagbladet31 May, 14:49

Colombianer väljer riktning i våldshärjat land

BBC31 May, 15:08

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

Yahoo31 May, 15:08

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

Daily Sabah31 May, 15:27

Colombians choose between war and peace in high-stakes election

5h later
France 2431 May, 20:25

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

2h later
el-mundo31 May, 22:13

El petrista Cepeda se disputará la Presidencia de Colombia con el 'outsider' derechista De la Espriella, lanzado como un tsunami, con el recuento del escrutinio muy avanzado

Colombia Reports31 May, 22:15

De la Espriella wins 1st round of Colombia’s presidential election

la-vanguardia31 May, 22:27

De la Espriella y Cepeda disputarán la segunda vuelta presidencial en Colombia

DW31 May, 22:32

Colombia set for runoff vote after tight presidential poll

AP31 May, 22:34

Colombia’s presidential election, in photos - AP News

bogota-post31 May, 22:39

2026 Colombian presidential elections: The first results - The Bogotá Post

Reuters31 May, 22:41

Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella, leftist Cepeda head to presidential runoff - Reuters

newsbeast31 May, 22:42

Κολομβία – εκλογές: Ο ακροδεξιός υποψήφιος Αμπελάρδο ντε λα Εσπριέγια, διατηρεί προβάδισμα έναντι του αριστερού Ιβάν Σεπέδα

Al Jazeera31 May, 23:02

Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election

la-repubblica31 May, 23:07

Elezioni in Colombia, estrema destra in vantaggio: la sinistra di Cepeda dovrà rimontare al ballottaggio

hindustan-times31 May, 23:13

Trump acolyte, leftist icon: Who will be Colombia's next leader?

iefimerida31 May, 23:15

Κολομβία - εκλογές: Προβάδισμα του ακροδεξιού Αμπελάρδο ντε λα Εσπριέγια έναντι του αριστερού Ιβάν Σεπέδα

berlingske31 May, 23:26

Højrefløjs-outsider får kneben sejr i første valgrunde i Colombia

cbc31 May, 23:39

Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals

orf31 May, 23:47Latest update

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