Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Sunday is decision day — Colombia votes for its next president with a result due tonight, Bolivia declares a 90-day state of emergency and sends in the army, and Uruguay must beat Cape Verde to keep their World Cup alive.
Colombia chooses today. Polls run 8am to 4pm in a runoff between the far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and the leftist Iván Cepeda. A dry law and closed borders are in force, and a result is expected this evening.
Bolivia’s emergency. President Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency and ordered the military to clear the roadblocks that have choked fuel and food for some 50 days. The decree took effect at once, with Congress to approve or reject it within 72 hours.
Uruguay’s must-win. La Celeste face Cape Verde tonight in Miami with all four Group H sides level on a point. Paraguay edged Türkiye 1-0, while Ecuador were held 0-0 and now must beat Germany.
