Colombians choose between an outsider and a progressive in a presidential runoff election, in photos

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians are casting ballots in a closely fought presidential runoff Sunday between a progressive and a conservative outsider. Business owner Abelardo de la Espriella and Sen. Iván Cepeda seek the presidency. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the ruling Historic Pact coalition arrives to vote during the runoff election in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

A voter wearing a “Make Colombia Great Again” cap waits in line during the runoff election in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sunday, June 21, 2026.(AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the opposition Defenders of the Motherland movement and his wife Ana Lucia Pineda gesture after voting during the runoff election in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. ( (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

A voter has her ID checked before voting in the runoff election in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)