Colombians

Colombians vote in consequential presidential runoff:

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A deeply divided electorate will choose Colombia’s next president in a runoff on Sunday that pits a progressive against a conservative outsider, with both candidates tapping into fears of a renewed internal conflict in the country as they represent “two very extreme sides,” one Colombian said. “Right now, what worries me is the polarization that … Read more

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

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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. … Read more