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Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff between progressive Iván Cepeda and conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, with both candidates addressing fears of renewed violence and proposing divergent strategies for health, debt, and corruption. The election follows a peace pact with FARC that has not curbed escalating clashes among illegal armed groups, which contributed to a record number of homicides in 2023.

Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff between progressive Iván Cepeda and conservative businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, with both candidates addressing concerns about renewed violence and political polarization. De la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, advocates for a strict approach to crime, while Cepeda supports continuing outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s leftist policies, including dialogue with armed groups. The election follows a decade of increased violence after a 2016 peace pact with FARC.

Colombians will vote in a presidential runoff between businessman Abelardo de la Espriella and lawmaker Iván Cepeda, with both candidates addressing concerns about renewed violence and differing approaches to security, health, and corruption. The election follows a first round where Cepeda led but did not win outright, and Petro questioned the results without evidence.

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.6% despite the Federal Reserve's hawkish signals and falling oil prices attributed to the signed Iran peace pact. The Iran deal was finalized as traders anticipated potential rate hikes by the Fed.

Colombia's presidential election first round opens as candidates with differing visions compete. The vote is considered a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro's policies, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Colombia's peace pact with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-standing strategy of destabilizing Iran's Islamic Republic to secure regional dominance is threatened by a potential US-Iran peace pact proposed by Donald Trump. The deal could undermine Netanyahu's vision of Israel as the Middle East's dominant security power.