Colombia is heading to a presidential runoff election this Sunday, with polls indicating a strong lead for far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. A victory for de la Espriella is anticipated to mark a significant departure from the current administration’s peace-focused policies. President Petro has pursued a strategy of negotiating disarmament with various criminal organizations, a plan de la Espriella has pledged to abandon. Instead, he advocates for a return to full-scale military operations against armed groups, potentially escalating the country’s ongoing conflict. This conflict has seen increased violence since the 2016 peace agreement with the Farc rebels. De la Espriella, a wealthy lawyer with openly admiring views of Donald Trump, represents a hardline approach to security. The election outcome will likely determine the future of Colombia’s efforts to achieve lasting peace.