Right-wing candidate Aberlado de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential election first round, setting up a runoff against Iván Cepeda. The results indicate a tight race ahead.

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro. <img alt="Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement salutes after voting during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sunday, May 31, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3975x2650+0+0/resize/3975x2650!/?...