Colombia heads into a critical presidential election amidst rising violence, inflation, and political rifts. Voters face choices between left-wing reforms, a centrist-right shift, and a hardline security agenda.

Colombia is heading into a high-stakes presidential election on Sunday, amid rising violence, inflation, and deep political division. Voters will choose between continuing left-wing social reforms under Ivan Cepeda, a centrist-right shift led by Paloma Valencia, or a hardline security agenda from Abelardo De La Espriella, with a possible runoff if no candidate wins outright.