Colombia votes for new president amid left-wing and far-right candidates

Colombia holds a presidential election where left-wing senator Cepeda and far-right eccentric millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella qualify for a tight contest.

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Partial results show an unpredictable competition between two candidates with radically opposed profiles.

This election marks a political turning point for the country amid major socio-economic challenges.

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