Colombia Election Frontrunner
30 articles from 14 countries
Leftist senator Iván Cepeda emerges as a leading contender in Colombia's presidential election, advocating for peace and addressing inequality. However, critics label him a left-wing 'heretic,' highlighting a stark ideological divide as the nation heads toward a pivotal vote.
Ecuador's Noboa Congratulates De La Espriella on Colombia Election Victory
- Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa congratulated Abelardo De La Espriella on his virtual victory in Colombia's presidential election. - Noboa stated the result reflects a citizen decision favoring security and order over impunity. - The election saw high participation and polarization, with De La Espriella narrowly leading Iván Cepeda Castro.
Colombia's Most Contentious Election Ever
- Colombia's presidential election is heading for its closest finish in history, with results still pending official scrutiny. - Preliminary counts show Abelardo de la Espriella leading Iván Cepeda by…
Petro Demands Recount Amid Colombian Election Irregularities
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for the annulment of voting stations lacking signatures from poll workers during the presidential election's second round. - Petro cited irregularities, inc…
Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella wins Colombian presidential election in tight race
- Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella won Colombia's presidential election in a close race. - De La Espriella, 47, advocates for a strict crime crackdown, ending peace talks with armed group…
Far-Right Candidate De la Espriella Elected Colombia's President in Preliminary Count
- Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has been elected president of Colombia in a close runoff election. - De la Espriella narrowly defeated the officialist left-wing candidate, according to …
Colombia Presidential Race Too Close to Call; Borders Closed Early
- Colombia's presidential election is extremely close, with unofficial "reconteo" results showing Abelardo de la Espriella leading Iván Cepeda by just over one percent. - Official results are pending,…
Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella leads in tight Colombian presidential runoff
- Abelardo de la Espriella is reportedly leading in a tight presidential runoff election in Colombia. - The election outcome will shape the nation's peace process and its relationship with the United …
Right-Wing Candidate Leads Tight Race for Colombia's Presidency
- Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads in Colombia's presidential election after 90% of votes were counted in the second round. - De la Espriella has secured 50.1% of the vote, narrowly…
Outsider De la Espriella Poised to Win Colombian Presidency
- Abelardo de la Espriella, an outsider candidate, is nearing the presidency of Colombia with over 80% of votes counted, leading over officialist Iván Cepeda. - The election is seen as a negative refe…
Colombians vote in presidential runoff amid fears of renewed conflict
- Colombians voted in a presidential runoff election between a progressive candidate and a conservative outsider. - Both candidates tapped into national fears of renewed internal conflict and violence…
Three detained for irregular conduct in Colombian presidential elections
- Colombian authorities arrested three individuals for electoral irregularities during the presidential election's second round. - The arrests included attempts to impersonate an electoral witness, vo…
Presidential elections in Antioquia: Security presence and MOE alerts
- Antioquia is holding its presidential election with a significant security presence and observer monitoring. - Authorities reported six arrests, while election observers noted 19 irregularities at p…
Colombians vote in presidential election runoff between far-right and left-wing candidates
- Colombians are voting in the second round of presidential elections between a far-right and a left-wing candidate. - The election will determine the successor to President Gustavo Petro for the 2026…
Colombia holds presidential runoff with focus on crime-fighting strategies
- Colombia is holding a presidential runoff election today between businessmen Abelardo de la Espriela and congressman Iván Cepeda. - Both candidates offer different strategies to combat the country's…
Colombia Elects President Between De la Espriella and Cepeda
- Colombia is holding a presidential runoff election on June 21, 2026, between far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda. - De la Espriella, who led in the first round, is s…
OAS highlights incident-free election day in Colombia with no formal complaints
- The Organization of American States (OAS) election observation mission reported that Colombia's presidential runoff election proceeded without public order disturbances. - The mission, comprising 96…
Colombia presidential runoff: Candidates trade barbs, borders close
- Colombia's presidential runoff features a stark contrast between progressive candidate Iván Cepeda and
Colombian Left Called 'Criminal Gang' by Lawyer Ahead of Election Runoff
Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella criticizes the left in Colombia, calling it a "criminal gang" using state resources to influence voters ahead of the presidential election's second round. He warns agai…
Colombian VP candidate Aída Quilcué votes, highlights indigenous participation
- Aída Quilcué, the vice-presidential running mate for Iván Cepeda in Colombia's presidential election, cast her vote. - Quilcué highlighted the significant participation of indigenous, peasant, and e…
Colombia votes in presidential runoff election
- Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff election between far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda. - Polls closed at 4 p.m. local time, with consolidated prelimi…
Colombia votes in decisive presidential election on security, peace, and US ties
- Colombians are voting in a presidential election with over 41 million eligible voters. - Key issues include security, the peace process, and relations with the United States. - The election is a con…
OAS Mission: Colombian Presidential Election Runoff Held Without Major Incidents
- The Organization of American States (OAS) election observation mission reported that Colombia's presidential election runoff proceeded without major incidents or formal complaints. - The head of the…
How Colombia's Growing and Brutal Internal Conflict Defines Its Presidential Elections
- Colombia's presidential election is dominated by the escalating internal conflict and violence. - Many voters prioritize security due to experiences with armed groups, extortion, and displacement. -…
Colombia's presidential election runoff proceeds without major incident
- Colombia's presidential election runoff is proceeding smoothly with minimal public order disturbances. - Candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda have cast their votes and urged undecided…
Venezuelan opposition leader urges Colombians to vote responsibly in presidential runoff
- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado urged Colombians to vote responsibly in the presidential runoff election. - She emphasized the importance of valuing the right to vote as a fundamen…
Leftist Cepeda votes, confident of comeback in Colombia election
- Senator Iván Cepeda of the leftist Pacto Histórico is confident of a comeback in Colombia's presidential election runoff. - Cepeda faces far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in the race to s…
Colombians in Venezuela vote in presidential runoff after consulate reopens
- Colombians in Venezuela are voting in the second round of their presidential election after the Colombian consulate in Caracas reopened. - The consulate's reopening allows expatriates to participate…
Far-right candidate De la Espriella votes in Colombia, confident of victory
- Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right presidential candidate in Colombia, voted in Barranquilla, expressing confidence in winning the runoff election. - De la Espriella, who leads in opinion polls, …
Colombia's border with Venezuela closes early for presidential election
- Colombia's border with Venezuela was closed early on June 21, ahead of the presidential runoff election scheduled for June 23. - The premature closure caused confusion and long queues for travelers …
Colombia Votes to Elect President Who Will Succeed Gustavo Petro
- Colombia is holding a presidential runoff election to choose the successor to current President Gustavo Petro, with the choice between far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván C…