Right-wing politician, pro-president candidate advance to Colombia's runoff election

Right-wing politician, pro-president candidate advance to Colombia's runoff election

Far-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella (43.63%) and ruling coalition candidate Iván Cepeda (41.17%) advance to Colombia's presidential runoff after neither secured an absolute majority in the first round. The June 21 vote will determine whether Colombia shifts right after years under the left-wing Historic Pact, with direct implications for energy, mining, and foreign investment policy in a key Latin American market.