Polls open in Colombia presidential race pitting leftist against hardliner — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polls-open-in-colombia-presidential-race-pitting-leftist-against-hardlinerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Abelardo de la Espriella Leads in Colombia Presidential Runoffhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polls-open-in-colombia-presidential-race-pitting-leftist-against-hardlinerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polls-open-in-colombia-presidential-race-pitting-leftist-against-hardliner#u11197Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:21:05 +0000Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella holds a slim lead over leftist senator Ivan Cepeda following the June 21 runoff. Cepeda has vowed to challenge the vote results. The election follows a first round where de la Espriella secured the top spot.What's confirmed:The presidential runoff took place on June 21.Candidates include leftist senator Ivan Cepeda and right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.Abelardo de la Espriella is backed by Donald Trump.Abelardo de la Espriella led the first round of voting.Ivan Cepeda is challenging the runoff vote results.Still unconfirmed:The Colombian di