presidential runoff
Coverage of presidential runoff in the Nexus archive.
- Petro rejects Colombia election result, backs legal bid to annul De la Espriella win
Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, rejects the legitimacy of Abelardo de la Espriella's election win, alleging fraud without evidence, despite official and international validation.
- Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidency as the full count confirms her by 49,641 votes
Keiko Fujimori was confirmed as the winner of Peru's presidential runoff by the National Office of Electoral Processes, securing 50.14% of valid votes against Roberto Sánchez's 49.87%, with a margin of 49,641 votes.
- Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result
Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.
- Trump-backed populist barely wins Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A Trump-backed lawyer with no public office experience narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff, shifting the country's political direction and triggering violent protests.
- Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
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 vote in consequential presidential runoff
Colombians are voting in a consequential presidential runoff election. The race features a close contest between a progressive candidate and a conservative outsider.
- Colombians vote in consequential presidential runoff
Colombians are voting in a consequential presidential runoff election. The race is a tight contest between a progressive candidate and a conservative outsider.
- Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
Colombia faces a tight presidential runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider. The election pits an outsider against a progressive candidate.
- Latin American Pulse for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Colombia holds a presidential runoff election, with market expectations already reflected in its record-setting market. Bolivia declares a 90-day state of emergency.
- Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
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.
- South Florida Colombians urged to vote in presidential runoff election
Organizers in South Florida are urging over 130,000 Colombians to vote in their home country’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella. The event initially framed as nonpartisan shifted toward supporting de la Espriella, who is backed by President Trump, while polling locations were changed due to safety concerns.
- Peru’s Stock Market Jumps 8% as a Knife-Edge Election Is Counted
Peru’s stock market rose 7.9% amid a closely contested presidential runoff election with candidates separated by less than 20,000 votes. Investors are interpreting the delayed results as signaling a higher likelihood of a specific outcome, though the count remains unresolved.
- Colombia Election Turns Into a Fight Over Democracy Itself
Colombia's presidential runoff election is set for June 21, with right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda as candidates. De la Espriella led the May 31 first-round vote with 43.7 percent, while Cepeda received 40.9 percent.
- Colombia's runoff: a united right behind De la Espriella faces a divided left
Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21 features a unified right-wing alliance behind far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, while the left, including Senator Iván Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro, faces coordination challenges. De la Espriella led the first round with 43.74% of the vote, ahead of Cepeda's 40.90%.
- Fujimori and nationalist Sánchez virtually tied as vote count continues in Peru
Peru's presidential runoff has left the country without a clear winner as Fujimori and nationalist Sánchez remain virtually tied. The vote count is ongoing, with no decisive outcome yet.
- Sánchez narrowly ahead in Peru runoff quick count; both candidates urge caution
Peru's presidential runoff resulted in a technical tie according to a quick count by Ipsos and Transparencia, showing leftist Roberto Sánchez with 50.3% and conservative Keiko Fujimori with 49.7%. The close vote prolongs uncertainty in a country with nine presidents in a decade.
- Latin American Pulse for Monday, June 8, 2026
Keiko Fujimori held a clear lead in Peru’s presidential runoff as the official count passed two-thirds of the vote. Roberto Sánchez, her rival, declined to concede and called for the result to be respected.
- Latin American Pulse for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Peru holds a presidential runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with polls indicating a close race. Bolivia's congress is considering a bill to authorize the army to clear blockades.
- Pro-Trump and leftist candidates head to presidential runoff in Colombia vote
Colombian right-wing pro-Trump candidate Abelardo De La Espriella will compete in a presidential runoff election against leftist Ivan Cepeda, according to initial voting results released on Sunday. Cepeda and his allies stated they will await formal confirmation of the counts.
- Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff
Colombia’s election will have a June 21 runoff after a close first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda. The outcome reflects a tightly contested race with no candidate securing an outright majority.
- Pro-Trump de la Espriella and peace-builder Cepeda to face off in presidential runoff in Colombia
Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda are leading in Colombia's first-round presidential election, set to face a runoff in June. De la Espriella, a Trump supporter, received 43% of votes, while Cepeda secured 41%. The runoff will determine the country's political direction between progressive peace initiatives and a tougher approach to criminal groups.
- Pro-Trump Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda to face off in presidential runoff in Colombia in June
Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will compete in Colombia's presidential runoff in June. De la Espriella is described as pro-Trump, while Cepeda is labeled a peace-builder.
- What Can Ukraine Learn from Churchill’s Electoral Defeat in 1945?
The article compares Ukraine's potential shift in wartime leadership to Winston Churchill's 1945 electoral defeat, noting public appreciation for President Zelensky but the possibility of General Zaluzhnyi's victory in a runoff. It highlights how nations may seek new policy directions post-conflict.