Security and social reform dominate Colombia’s presidential race

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Security and social reform dominate Colombia’s presidential race Americas

Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 12:24

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Colombia is heading into a high-stakes presidential election on Sunday, amid rising violence, inflation, and deep political division. Voters will choose between continuing left-wing social reforms under Ivan Cepeda, a centrist-right shift led by Paloma Valencia, or a hardline security agenda from Abelardo De La Espriella, with a possible runoff if no candidate wins outright.

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