Iván Cepeda’s election day opened on a buoyant note. The Colombian presidential hopeful had maintained a lead in the polls throughout the campaign’s final stretch, and several surveys pointed to a possible outright win in the first round—a milestone the country had not witnessed since 2006. The configuration of the race favored him: the right-wing opposition was divided among several competing figures, Cepeda enjoyed the unquestioned backing of President Gustavo Petro’s leftist movement, and Petro’s own popularity was on the rise.
Colombia Nears a High-Stakes Electoral Showdown
Pilar Marrero
Political reporting is approached with a strong interest in power, institutions, and the decisions that shape public life. Coverage focuses on U.S. and international politics, with clear, readable analysis of the events that influence the global conversation. Particular attention is given to the links between local developments and worldwide political shifts.
