Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls
Summary
Colombia’s presidential election will have a second round on June 21. The two candidates are Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right outsider, and Ivan Cepeda, a leftist senator.Key Facts
- The presidential election in Colombia did not produce a winner in the first round.
- A runoff election will take place on June 21.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a far-right candidate not part of the traditional political groups.
- Ivan Cepeda is a senator with leftist political views.
- Some analysts see de la Espriella’s rise as a reaction against Colombia’s long-established politicians.
- The runoff will decide the next president of Colombia.
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