Contributions from Chase Harrison
Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
The right’s Abelardo de la Espriella won the top spot in the first round to face leftist and ruling party candidate Iván Cepeda in the June 21 runoff.
Trump in Latin America: Brazil Hit with Tariffs and Terrorist Designations
May 28–June 3: Trump endorses Colombia’s de la Espriella, Rubio weighs in on regional relations, and USTR ruling spells new tariffs for region.
Four Takeaways from Colombia's First-Round Vote: De la Espriella, Cepeda Head to Runoff
From fraud claims to a deflated centrist vote, find out about the May 31 presidential election ahead of what will be a left-right June 21 showdown.