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Beyond party labels and ideology, winning the election is only the beginning: courts, constitutional review and public pressure await Colombia’s next president.

Espriella, a far-right candidate has advanced to the presidential runoff with a viable path to victory, while Cepeda posted the strongest electoral result ever achieved by a left-wing candidate.

President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly been reported to Colombia’s House Investigation and Accusation Committee over social media posts that complainants argue improperly influence electoral politics despite legal restrictions on public officials.

Leftist candidate Iván Cepeda continues to lead presidential pre-elections polls, followed by right-wing senator Paloma Valencia and far-right contender Abelardo de la Espriella.