Colombia’s runoff: Caught between Washington and Beijing (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombia's presidential election led to a runoff between right-wing and leftist candidates, highlighting the country's polarization over security policies and foreign alignment.

• Colombia's presidential election resulted in a runoff between Abelardo de la Espreilla and Ivan Cepeda after neither secured 50% of the vote.
• The election reflects a polarized nation between continuity with leftist President Gustavo Petro's policies and a shift towards right-wing security-focused approaches.
• Candidates differ on security strategies, with Espreilla advocating for military and U.S. cooperation, while Cepeda supports negotiations with armed groups.