Colombia votes on Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, seen as a decision on continuing the political direction set under Gustavo Petro's government or a shift to the right. Among the main names in the campaign are Iván Cepeda, a candidate associated with the government camp, and Abelardo De La Espriella, described as a far-right outsider. svet.sme.sk ↗
According to pre-election poll descriptions, Cepeda has good chances of success and is the favorite of the first round. He presents himself as a representative of left-wing continuity following the country's first left-wing president. Critics, however, point to his alleged closeness to armed groups. De La Espriella is positioning himself as a pronounced opponent of Petrism and, according to available descriptions, is staying close behind Cepeda in the polls. Spiegel.de ↗
The campaign took place in an atmosphere of strong polarization and violence. The elections were overshadowed by attacks, the activity of armed groups, and political tension. The balance sheet of Petro's government remains a subject of dispute, and according to several descriptions, the vote has the character of a directional decision for the country. Colombia also accused Ecuador of interfering in the presidential elections, adding another conflict to the closing stage of the campaign. Die Zeit ↗
If poll expectations are confirmed, the country could face a second round between Cepeda and De La Espriella. The result will show whether voters support the continuation of the line associated with Petro, or whether they prefer the right-wing alternative. El Pais ↗
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Wahlen in Kolumbien: Präsidentschaftswahl in Kolumbien – Linke Kontinuität oder Rechtsruck?
Die Zeit
| 06:03 31.05.
Nachfolger von Gustavo Petro: Gewalt und Polarisierung prägen Präsidentenwahl in Kolumbien
Tagesspiegel
| 05:02 31.05.
Colombia decide entre la continuidad del petrismo o el salto a la derecha
El Mundo
| 02:15 31.05.
Kolumbien: Der Linke Iván Cepeda hat gute Chancen, Präsident Gustavo Petro zu beerben
Spiegel.de
| 06:29 31.05.
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