Colombians head to the polls to elect a successor to President Gustavo Petro, choosing between a leftist continuation and a hard-right security-focused agenda. Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of the current president, leads in early polls.

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading the first round. Follow FRANCE 24's coverage and election results with our team based in Bogota.