Presidential election

France's upcoming presidential election has taken a striking turn as Marine Le Pen has decided to run for a fourth time. The far-right leader's candidacy is introducing an extraordinary element into the race.

The far-right candidates in Peru and Colombia's presidential elections secured victory with significant support from expatriate voters. The Peruvian National Office of Electoral Processes oversaw vote counting in Lima on June 9, 2026, for the second round of the election.

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori, was declared the winner of Peru's presidential election nearly a month after voting took place in a tight race.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidential runoff election with 50.135% of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The election focused on crime concerns, with Fujimori pledging strict measures against organized crime.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential runoff election with 50.135% of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The election focused on rising crime concerns, and Fujimori pledged to address it with strict measures. She is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori, a former president who previously led efforts against the Shining Path rebel group.

A Ukrainska Pravda investigation claims Zaluzhny told Zelensky he would run if a presidential election were held this autumn. The report, unverified, has fueled political speculation in Kyiv.

Zelensky and senior officials reportedly urged Zaluzhny to reconsider running in a possible presidential election this autumn, but Zaluzhny stated he would enter the race if it were held.

France has recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths since June 24, attributed to a record-breaking heat wave. The French national health agency noted higher fatalities in red-alert regions, with 85% of deaths involving those aged 65 and older. Events like the Pride and Solidays festivals were canceled to alleviate hospital strain, while the heat wave sparked political debate on climate preparedness.

Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments to remove direct presidential elections and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term. The changes aim to overhaul the voting process and delay the presidential election.

Colombia's left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de la Espriella in the presidential election following the second-round vote. The concession occurred after Sunday's election results.

Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Election officials have not yet formally announced a winner, but de la Espriella is set to defeat left-wing opponent Ivan Cepeda, who plans to challenge results from thousands of voting stations.

The Presidency dismissed Obi’s request for Tinubu’s resignation, advising him to wait until the presidential election to gauge public opinion on Tinubu’s government.

Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Homeland party won Colombia's presidential election with record voter turnout. Supporters in Barranquilla reacted to the preliminary results on June 21, 2026.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who received support from US President Donald Trump, won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7% of the vote, defeating Ivan Cepeda by a one percent margin. Cepeda plans to challenge results from over 30,000 voting stations.

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election based on preliminary results.

Iván Cepeda, a Colombian presidential candidate, criticized the preliminary vote count as 'not official or binding' and pledged to challenge it. Preliminary results show Cepeda with 48.7% and his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella with 49.66%, with both candidates and President Gustavo Petro disputing the outcome. De la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, declared victory, while Petro emphasized the need for judicial scrutiny.

Right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won 49.66% of the votes in Colombia's election. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president.

Abelardo de la Espriella holds a narrow lead in Colombia's presidential election runoff with 49.7% of votes, while Iván Cepeda, a progressive candidate, trails with 48.7%. Cepeda plans to challenge results from over 30,000 voting stations, and outgoing President Gustavo Petro has also expressed doubts about the outcome.

Right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has secured over 50% of votes in Colombia's election based on preliminary results. Early data indicates a potential victory for de la Espriella, according to the reported findings.

Colombia's government is promoting a peace deal with a rebel group, but the front-runner in the presidential election plans to abandon negotiations. The article highlights a potential shift in Colombia's approach to peace talks.

Colombia's presidential runoff features conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by Donald Trump, who campaigns on anti-cartel policies and law and order, facing leftist Iván Cepeda. The election pits de la Espriella's platform against outgoing President Gustavo Petro's socialist agenda, with Trump endorsing the former as a 'strong and tough leader.'

Ivan Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a 'hero to the left' after challenging a right-wing president in court, propelling him as a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election.

Peru's presidential election is the closest in the country's history, with a margin of under a percentage point. Keiko Fujimori is expected to win, but her rival claims irregularities. The report is by Daniel Quinlan.

Presidential candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda are deploying poll watchers in Colombia's upcoming election. The election is described as high-stakes, with billboards for both candidates displayed in Cali.

The pro-vaping French far right will abstain in an EU parliament vote on a tobacco tax. The National Rally is cautious about alienating consumers amid France's upcoming presidential election.

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, has drawn attention for a political approach perceived by women as aligning with a far-right playbook. His election rally in Medellín highlighted his campaign's prominence.

A mother and daughter's relationship has become strained following the most recent presidential election, prompting the mother to seek advice from Dear Abby. The conflict highlights how political differences can affect family dynamics.

The vote count for the Peru presidential runoff election could take between two weeks to the end of June 2026. Media reported on the ongoing vote counting process outside the headquarters of the Popular Force political party in Lima.

Peruvians are voting for their ninth president in 10 years amid rising crime concerns. Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, the top candidates, face a tight race with 30% of voters undecided. Both campaigns focused on crime-fighting strategies, reflecting public anxiety over organized crime and safety.

Peruvians will elect their new president on Sunday in a tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez. This will be the 10th presidential election in Peru in a decade.

Peru is holding an election for its ninth president in a decade. Neither of the two candidates, who have significantly different policy agendas, secured 20% of the vote in the first round.

The European Union’s Electoral Observation Mission to Colombia has dismissed President Gustavo Petro’s claims of fraud in the recent presidential election, stating the vote was 'transparent.'

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer, secured a surprise first-round lead in Colombia’s presidential election with 43.7% of votes, narrowly ahead of left-wing senator Iván Cepeda’s 40.9%. The result signals voter dissatisfaction with traditional politics, as over 3.6 million votes remain undecided.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, led Colombia's first-round presidential election with 44% of the vote, surpassing progressive Senator Iván Cepeda. Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro questioned the results without evidence, and de la Espriella is expected to advance to a June 21 runoff. His campaign emphasized a crackdown on crime, mirroring policies of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a candidate from the political movement Defenders of the Homeland, advanced to the Colombia presidential runoff after the first-round results on May 31, 2026.

Aberaldo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump candidate, led Colombia's first-round presidential vote with 44% against Iván Cepeda's 41%, setting up a June runoff. Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, disputed the results without evidence, alleging vote manipulation. De la Espriella emphasized a crackdown on armed groups, while Cepeda advocates for peace negotiations with guerrillas.

Colombia's Petro casts doubt on an election where his preferred successor is advancing to a runoff against a pro-Trump opponent. Poll workers in Sabaneta are counting ballots for the presidential election.

Colombians are voting in a pivotal presidential election as polls open nationwide. The election is described as high-stakes, with citizens choosing a new president.

Colombia is heading to a runoff presidential election as right wing outsider Abelardo de la Espreilla and veteran leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda are set to face each other in the second round. Vote counting is ongoing, with both candidates advancing after a closely contested initial poll.

Colombia is holding the first round of its presidential election on May 31, 2026. A woman was observed at a polling station in Cucuta, Colombia.