Colombia Heads to Polarized Runoff After Surprise Election Result

Colombia is heading into a highly polarized presidential runoff after a surprise first-round election result that exposed deep political divisions across the country. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, known for his tough-on-crime message, and leftist contender Iván Cepeda now face a decisive second round that could reshape Colombia’s political future. Supporters on both sides reflect a deeply divided electorate, with debates over security, social policy, and trust in institutions dominating the campaign. The runoff is expected to focus less on turnout and more on convincing undec…

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