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One built his fortune defending the accused; the other built his career avenging the dead. Both ask voters to trust their "professional" ties.

Colombia's runoff pits a pro-business outsider against a Bulgaria-educated neo-Marxist Petro ally — with petroleum, healthcare, and investment sectors watching closely.

Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia's first round with 43.7%; he faces leftist senator Iván Cepeda in a June 21 runoff.

Colombia's May 31 election pits three candidates with opposite records on oil, investment, security, and foreign policy.

As part of his “Total Peace” policy, President Gustavo Petro is seeking a temporary concentration zone for the Clan del Golfo, Colombia’s largest drug-trafficking group.

The ceasefire, set to run from May 30 to June 2, 2026, includes a halt to offensive military actions by the guerrilla group against voters and Colombian security forces during the election period.

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.

Colombia is seeing rising violence and growing illegal armed groups ahead of presidential elections, as authorities point to alias “Marlon” as responsible for the attack.

Record homicides and guerilla expansion challenge Colombia's security under the current president, impacting international investment and regional stability.

Until now, Colombia's current president has not been seriously tied to narcotics, however he once belonged to a homicidal guerilla group.