Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election

Government

Millions in Colombia will head to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is expected to result in a runoff between two strikingly different candidates.  A new president could be elected, but no candidate is expected to clear the 50% threshold required to win in the first round. A runoff between the top two finishers is almost certain on June 21.  Polls show that the race between the 14 candidates on the ballot has narrowed down to three names, though