Colombia holds a presidential election this Sunday centered on a fundamental disagreement about ending its six-decade armed conflict. Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella proposes escalating military operations against armed groups. Leftist senator Iván Cepeda advocates building on the existing peace framework through continued negotiations and disarmament. Hundreds of thousands have died in the conflict, making this election a critical moment for the country's future. According to France 24, the two candidates represent starkly different paths to peace—military confrontation versus diplomatic resolution.

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