According to France 24, Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, is leading in Colombia's presidential runoff with preliminary results coming in. He faces Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia's first left-wing government. The outcome will determine whether the country takes a radical rightward turn or maintains its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton