Colombia runoff vote shaped by security fears and conflict warnings
Espriella finished [first](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/colombia-far-right-presidential-candidate-espriella-wins-first-round-of-vote-ahead-of-election-runoff) among 13 candidates, though he lacked enough votes for outright victory. That has set up today's runoff against Cepeda, who has promised TO reduce violence through peace negotiations