COLOMBIA went to the polls today in a presidential runoff between a progressive and far-right candidate.Over 41 million eligible voters will choose between Ivan Cepeda, a politician and heir to the political movement of outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro, and businessman and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.The two defeated nine other contenders in a May 31 vote, with Mr Cepeda earning 41 per cent of the vote, and Mr de la Espriella 44 per cent, according to official results.

COLOMBIA went to the polls today in a presidential runoff between a progressive and far-right candidate.

Over 41 million eligible voters will choose between Ivan Cepeda, a politician and heir to the political movement of outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro, and businessman and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.

The two defeated nine other contenders in a May 31 vote, with Mr Cepeda earning 41 per cent of the vote, and Mr de la Espriella 44 per cent, according to official results.

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