Colombian presidential election
Coverage of Colombian presidential election in the Nexus archive.
- LO ÚLTIMO: De la Espriella invita a ponerle la “raya al tigre”
Colombia holds a reñida presidential election between progresista Iván Cepeda and conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, with De la Espriella using the phrase 'ponerle la raya al tigre' to urge votes. The use of the national soccer jersey by De la Espriella sparked controversy, and Gustavo Petro emphasized trusting judicial scrutiny over preliminary results.
- Hundreds in south Charlotte vote in Colombian presidential election runoff
Hundreds of Colombian citizens in Charlotte voted in the Colombian presidential election runoff at a polling center off Nations Ford Road. Voters chose between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, with approximately 8,000 Colombians registered to vote in Charlotte. The polling site remained open until 4 p.m. Sunday.
- Who is Abelardo de la Esperiella, far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election?
Abelardo de la Esperiella, a far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election, is gaining momentum by promising radical change and security with an iron fist. He previously promoted his rum and wine businesses before launching his presidential bid.
- Colombian presidential candidate thanks Trump for support
Right-wing Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella thanked President Trump for his support after securing the most votes in the initial election round. De La Espriella's message included an AI-generated image of a bald eagle next to a tiger.
- Runoff in high-stakes Colombian presidential election
Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda are advancing to a runoff in the Colombian presidential election on June 21 after a highly contested race. The candidates represent opposing political ideologies, with de la Espriella on the far-right and Cepeda on the far-left.
- Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads in first round of Colombian presidential election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a candidate from the Defenders of the Motherland movement, leads in the first round of the Colombian presidential election. The results were announced on May 31, 2026, in Barranquilla.
- Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump candidate, led the first round of Colombia's presidential election with 44% of the vote, while Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, received 41%. Cepeda and Petro disputed the results, alleging unproven claims of vote manipulation and foreign interference. The runoff election in June will determine the final outcome.
- How to handle armed groups? Colombians vote in presidential election
Colombians are voting in a presidential election as current president Gustavo Petro steps down. Left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda, advocating for peace accords with armed groups, leads in polls but faces opposition from right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, who support harsher measures against guerrilla groups.
- How Colombian presidential election will impact U.S. relationship
Colombians are voting for a new president, which will influence their relationship with the U.S., a key regional ally. María Teresa Aya from Noticias Caracol is providing updates for CBS News.
- Colombia’s pivotal, polarised election could not be tighter
Colombia's presidential election is highly competitive and polarizing, with a Trump-supporting populist gaining significant momentum. The tight race highlights deep societal divisions.
- Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
A surge in violence, including attacks on civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region, has heightened security concerns ahead of the country's May presidential election.