Why Colombia's election matters far beyond Latin America | DW News

Bogdan Hofbauer

Colombians are voting in a pivotal presidential election that could reshape the country's approach to security, peace negotiations, and relations with the United States. The race has effectively narrowed to three leading candidates. Iván Cepeda, backed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, wants to continue negotiations with armed groups under the government's "Total Peace" strategy. His rivals, conservative senator Paloma Valencia and right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, argue that