Colombian Elections: Voting proceeds in Quito

Colombians residing in Quito are participating in the presidential election's second round, with voting taking place at the UTPL campus in the Torres Tenerife Building. Polling stations are operating continuously from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time.

This electoral process is particularly significant for the Colombian diaspora in Ecuador, a key demographic that could influence the final result given the slim margin between the leading candidates in the first round. According to Bloomberg, overseas voters constitute a substantial bloc of 1,414,661 potential electors.

The close results of the first round on May 31, where the difference between candidates was only 673,138 votes, underscore the importance of the diaspora's participation. Social representatives and observers are urging expatriate Colombians to vote in large numbers to ensure transparency and protect the freedom of suffrage.

The final outcome of the presidential race hinges on voter turnout among the diaspora and the ability of campaigns to capture votes from those who cast blank or invalid ballots, which amounted to 699,945 in the first round. Electoral authorities will monitor the closing of polling stations and the commencement of the official count on Sunday, June 21, 2026.