Name: Colombia presidential election headed to a run-off
Uploaded: 2026-06-01T12:52:26
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Description: Commotion is rising for voters in Colombia and South Florida amid the nation's high-stakes presidential race, which is now headed to a run-off.

MIAMI — About 54% of Colombians who voted out of the country cast their ballots on Sunday for Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing supporter of President Donald Trump, and 28% for Iván Cepeda, a left-wing socialist.

The United States, Canada, Venezuela, Chile, and Mexico were among the countries where the majority voted for de La Espriella, 47, according to Colombia’s national registry data from consulates.

Spain, Australia, France, Germany, and Argentina were among the countries where the majority voted for Cepeda, 63, according to Colombia’s national registry data from consulates.

While more than 1.4 million Colombians are allowed to vote at embassies and consulates worldwide, only about 590,000 voted on Sunday, according to Colombia’s national registry. The runoff election between Cepeda and de la Espriella is on June 21.

A CLOSER LOOK

Here is the list of countries where de la Espriella had the most votes:

Colombia Eletcion Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement and his running mate Jose Manuel Restrepo, left, raise their fit from behind a bullet proof booth during a campaign rally in Barranquilla, Colombia, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Fernando Vergara/AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

United States: There were 216,105 voters. About 72% voted for de la Espriella, and 15% for Cepeda.

Canada: There were 42,038 voters. About 50% voted for de la Espriella, and 28.2% for Cepeda.

Venezuela: There were 21,751 voters. About 66% voted for de la Espriella, and 20% for Cepeda.

Chile: There were 18,348 voters. About 43% voted for de la Espriella, and 40.2% for Cepeda.

Mexico: There were 12,324 voters. About 50% voted for de la Espriella, and 25% for Cepeda.

England: There were 11,654 voters. About 44% voted for de la Espriella, and 32% for Cepeda.

Panama: There were 11,042 voters. About 65% voted for de la Espriella, and 19% for Cepeda.

Ecuador: There were 9,367 voters. About 54.5% voted for de la Espriella, and 27% for Cepeda.

Costa Rica: There were 5,712 voters. About 66% voted for de la Espriella, and 18.5% for Cepeda.

Aruba: There were 3,515 voters. About 68% voted for de la Espriella, and 22% for Cepeda.

Peru: There were 3,468 voters. About 57% voted for de la Espriella, and 19% for Cepeda.

United Arab Emirates: There were 2,542 voters. About 65.5% voted for de la Espriella, and 17.5% for Cepeda.

Dominican Republic: There were 2,105 voters. About 66.5% voted for de la Espriella, and 15.6% for Cepeda.

Curazao: There were 1,191 voters. About 68% voted for de la Espriella, and 24.7% for Cepeda.

Israel: There were 897 voters. About 81% voted for de la Espriella, and 10% for Cepeda.

Uruguay: There were 783 voters. About 40.5% voted for de la Espriella, and 40% for Cepeda.

China: There were 720 voters. About 42% voted for de la Espriella, and 31% for Cepeda.

Here is the list of countries where Cepeda had the most votes:

CORRECTION Colombia Election Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the ruling Historic Pact coalition addresses supporters after advancing to a runoff election in second place in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Matias Delacroix/AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Spain: There were 127,637 voters. About 42.5% voted for Cepeda, and 40.7% for de la Espriella.

Australia: There were 20,296 voters. About 42% voted for Cepeda, and 34% for de la Espriella.

France: There were 14,271 voters. About 47% voted for Cepeda, and 25% for de la Espriella.

Germany: There were 12,005 voters. About 47% voted for Cepeda, and 20% for de la Espriella.

Argentina: There were 10,374 voters. About 43% voted for Cepeda, and 36.8% for de la Espriella.

Italia: There were 8,452 voters. About 39% voted for Cepeda, and 36.5% for de la Espriella.

Switzerland: There were 4,515 voters. About 39% voted for Cepeda, and 37.7% for de la Espriella.

Brazil: There were 4,170 voters. About 45.5% voted for Cepeda, and 34% for de la Espriella.

Portugal: There were 3,190 voters. About 42% voted for Cepeda, and 37% for de la Espriella.

The Netherlands: There were 3,139 voters. About 36% voted for Cepeda, and 31% for de la Espriella.

Belgica: There were 2,656 voters. About 44% voted for Cepeda, and 30% for de la Espriella.

Austria: There were 1,640 voters. About 48.9% voted for Cepeda, and 25.3% for de la Espriella.

Sweden: There were 1,518 voters. About 54% voted for Cepeda, and 25% for de la Espriella.

New Zealand: There were 1,299 voters. About 38% voted for Cepeda, and 34.5% for de la Espriella.

Poland: There were 1,065 voters. About 58.5% voted for Cepeda, and 26.5% for de la Espriella.

Cuba: There were 608 voters. About 74% voted for Cepeda, and 19.8% for de la Espriella.

Irlanda: There were 603 voters. About 41% voted for Cepeda, and 28% for de la Espriella.

Russia: There were 175 voters. About 63.4% voted for Cepeda, and 17.7% for de la Espriella.

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