LIVE | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final hours of voting
Summary
Colombians are voting in the second round of their presidential election between right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing Ivan Cepeda. The election is peaceful so far and will decide if Colombia changes course or continues its current path amid ongoing violence.Key Facts
- The runoff election is between Abelardo de la Espriella (right-wing) and Ivan Cepeda (left-wing).
- Over 40 million Colombians and about 1.4 million living abroad are eligible to vote.
- Polls opened from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time on June 21, 2026.
- The Organization of American States said the election has taken place without major problems.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Ivan Cepeda is close to the current president, Gustavo Petro.
- In the first round, De la Espriella led with around 10.3 million votes, followed by Cepeda with 9.7 million.
- The election outcome could be influenced by young voters, urban areas, and abstention rates.
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