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2026.06.02 03:45 GMT+8

Colombia's first-round election results stir many ahead of runoff

Updated 2026.06.02 03:45 GMT+8
Michelle Begue

Colombia’s elections on Sunday, May 31, took a surprising turn as an outsider, authority and order candidate took the lead in the first round of voting. Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro expressed doubts about the results. Colombians will now have to decide who is best suited for the job in a runoff election scheduled for June 21. CGTN's Michelle Begue has more from Bogota.

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