Colombia’s presidential election will proceed to a runoff on 21 June 2026 after no candidate secured the majority required to win outright in the first round.
With nearly all ballots counted, Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer and businessman, received 43.7% of the vote, ahead of Senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, on 41%.
Key developments:
- Paloma Valencia, who finished third, endorsed De La Espriella.
- President Petro questioned the preliminary count and called for judicial verification of results.
- Electoral authorities said voting proceeded normally and safely.
- The election campaign was marked by security concerns, including violence linked to Colombia’s long-running armed conflict.
The runoff will present voters with contrasting approaches to security, economic reform and relations with the United States, with both candidates offering different visions for Colombia’s future.
ℹ️ BBC News
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