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Colombian election: US voter turnout rises significantly in second round
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Colombian election: US voter turnout rises significantly in second round

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Colombian presidential election voter turnout increased in the United States for the second round, with Miami showing particularly high participation.
  • The Colombian ambassador to the U.S. reported an 18% rise in external votes compared to the first round, with further increases expected.
  • Miami saw a significant jump in votes, from 28,900 in the first round to 37,500 in the second, due to a large Colombian population.

Colombian presidential election voter turnout has surged in the United States for the second round, with Miami leading the way in participation. Ambassador Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo reported a substantial 18% increase in external votes compared to the first round, with 108,654 Colombians in the U.S. having cast their ballots between Monday and Saturday.

The ambassador anticipates even higher numbers on Sunday, the final day of voting. "From what we have discussed with several consuls, it makes us think that the vote will increase even more today," he told the media.

Until now, everything has gone very well regarding the voting from Monday to Saturday, it is an increase of 18%.

— Daniel García-Peña JaramilloThe Colombian ambassador to the United States commented on the voter turnout.

Miami, a city with a significant Colombian presence, experienced a notable rise in voter engagement. Votes there climbed from 28,900 in the first round to 37,500 between Monday and Saturday. For this second round, voting in Miami was moved to the University of Miami, which was deemed more accessible for voters.

Colombians are choosing between far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda to succeed current President Gustavo Petro.

From what we have discussed with several consuls, it makes us think that the vote will increase even more today.

— Daniel García-Peña JaramilloThe ambassador expressed optimism about continued voter participation on the final day.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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