Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election
Colombians are preparing to vote in a highly polarized presidential election, with millions expected to participate. The election is likely to result in a runoff between two leading candidates, Senator Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, both of whom represent starkly different political ideologies. Security concerns and the ongoing violence in the country are major issues influencing voters' decisions.
- ▪The presidential election in Colombia is set for Sunday, with a runoff likely on June 21.
- ▪Senator Iván Cepeda leads in polls with 38.7%, closely followed by Abelardo de la Espriella at 37.3%.
- ▪Human rights organizations have reported over 50 massacres in Colombia this year, highlighting the country's ongoing violence.
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World Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election By Lilia Luciano Lilia Luciano Anchor and Correspondent, "CBS News 24/7" Lilia Luciano is an award-winning journalist and CBS News 24/7 anchor and correspondent based in New York City. Luciano is the recipient of multiple journalism awards, including a Walter Cronkite Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and five regional Emmys. Read Full Bio Lilia Luciano May 30, 2026 / 11:49 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Millions in Colombia will head to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is expected to result in a runoff between two strikingly different candidates.
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