Colombia chooses President amid surge in guerrilla violence

🌐 The Hindu (CO) — 2026-05-31

Colombia is holding a presidential election marked by escalating guerrilla violence. Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda is leading in the polls while facing competition from hard-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump figure.

Pre-election polls showed left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda leading, but facing a strong challenge from hard-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump outsider.

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