Colombians vote Sunday in polarized presidential election; runoff between Cepeda and de la Espriella expected June 21. Security, corruption and dissatisfaction with Petro's 'Total Peace' policy are key issues.
Colombians vote Sunday in a deeply polarized presidential election that could reshape the country's political direction. Polls suggest a June 21 runoff between leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda and right-wing populist Abelardo de la Espriella, with no candidate expected to win outright.
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