Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies
Colombia's presidential candidates concluded their campaigns with large rallies ahead of the May 31 vote. Ivan Cepeda is the narrow front-runner, but faces criticism and a challenging runoff against right-wing rivals. The election is expected to spark intense debate and focus on issues like security and economic reform.
- ▪Ivan Cepeda is leading in the polls but is predicted to lose the runoff against his right-wing opponents.
- ▪Cepeda has been criticized for his ties to the FARC guerrilla group and the incumbent's failed peace policies.
- ▪Abelardo De La Espriella and Paloma Valencia are Cepeda's main rivals, each proposing different approaches to security and economic issues.
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Colombia’s Presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigns on Sunday (May 24, 2026) with rallies that drew massive crowds, ahead of a May 31 vote that analysts predict will result in weeks of heated and deeply polarising debate ahead of a June 21 runoff.Leftist politician Ivan Cepeda, 63, was a narrow front-runner in the final poll before the May 31 vote. The poll, however, predicted he would lose the June runoff against either of his right-wing rivals. Earlier polls predicted he would win a second round. Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaignMr.
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