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Colombia Votes: Tight First Round Forces Presidential Runoff on June 21

World News
June 1, 2026 · 1:06 PM
Colombia Votes: Tight First Round Forces Presidential Runoff on June 21

Colombia's presidential election has been pushed to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round. The two leading candidates—de la Espriella and Cepeda—now face a final showdown after failing to secure an outright majority.

Tensions ran high on election night as early returns showed a neck-and-neck race. Voter turnout was strong, reflecting the deep divisions within the country. Both candidates have vowed to address pressing issues such as security, economic recovery, and social inequality.