Colombia will hold a presidential runoff election on Sunday, pitting right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella against leftist Senator Iván Cepeda. This second round is necessary as no candidate secured a majority in the first round of voting. Polls will close at 11 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST). The winner of the election is scheduled to be inaugurated on August 7th. The contest represents a significant political divide within the country, with starkly different ideologies at stake. This election follows a period of political and social unrest in Colombia. The outcome will determine the country’s direction for the next four years.
