De la Espriella leads Colombia's runoff with contained triumphalism as Cepeda hopes for a late surge

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Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential runoff with cautious optimism, while left-wing senator Iván Cepeda hopes for a late surge. The runoff election set for June 21 is perceived as closer than polls suggest, reflecting tight political dynamics.

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella heads into Colombia's presidential runoff, set for this Sunday, June 21, as the favorite, though with contained triumphalism, while left-wing senator Iván Cepeda trusts that a late push can still overturn the result. Both campaigns sense the election is closer than the polls reflect.