Colombia Goes to the Polls to Elect Petro's Successor in a Polarized Election
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Colombians are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a successor to President Gustavo Petro amid concerns about violence from illegal armed groups and a deeply polarized campaign. Voting will take place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with 41.4 million eligible voters, including 1.4 million abroad. The National Registry will begin counting votes without a fixed schedule for initial results. Key candidates include Iván Cepeda, who supports Petro's policies, and opposition figures Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, who advocate for austerity and a tough stance on crime. Security forces are deployed across the country due to violence risks.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
