Colombia Presidential Election Heads to Runoff

Colombia held the first round of its presidential election on June 2, 2026, amid allegations of fraud and foreign interference. Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Cepeda advanced to a runoff. De la Espriella, a far-right outsider, has drawn attention with a vow to crack down on crime and outreach to the regional far right to prevent supposed fraud. The results prompted celebration, shock, and skepticism.