Voters in Colombia will cast their ballots today in the second round of the presidential election.
In the second round of presidential elections in Colombia, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella will face off against leftist alliance candidate Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella, who promises to strengthen relations with the US and Israel if elected, has pledged to build 10 mega prisons and conduct a comprehensive fight against armed groups. His leftist opponent Cepeda stated that he would prioritize social policies, working to combat poverty and reduce income inequality.
US President Donald Trump expressed support for Espriella, known by the nickname 'Tiger', urging Colombian voters to go to the polls and cast their votes.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reacted to Trump's statements, considering them an interference in the country's internal affairs. Petro called on Colombian voters to go to the polls with their free will and vote without being influenced by any external factors.
The winning candidate will take over the presidency from President Petro on August 7.
