Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive

Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff between progressive Iván Cepeda and conservative businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, with both candidates addressing concerns about renewed violence and political polarization. De la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, advocates for a strict approach to crime, while Cepeda supports continuing outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s leftist policies, including dialogue with armed groups. The election follows a decade of increased violence after a 2016 peace pact with FARC.