Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda held their final campaign rallies this week ahead of the June 21, 2026 [2] presidential runoff.

These closing events serve as the final opportunity for the candidates to persuade undecided voters and define their competing visions for the country's future before the second round of voting.

De la Espriella concluded his campaign activities in Buga, Valle del Cauca [1]. He said his political journey was not a standard campaign but a national crusade. During the event, he addressed the crowd with a direct promise regarding his candidacy.

"¡La próxima vez que nos veamos Buga, seré su presidente!" De la Espriella said [1].

Meanwhile, Iván Cepeda focused his final efforts on two key locations. He held closing events in Bogotá and in Soledad, Atlántico [1]. Cepeda said these gatherings were to present his key messages and promises to the electorate, emphasizing his model for the country's governance [3].

Recent polling indicates a gap between the two finalists. De la Espriella currently holds an eight-point lead [4] over Cepeda as the election approaches. Both candidates have spent the final days of the cycle attempting to mobilize their bases and capture the momentum of the runoff.

The runoff election on June 21 [2] will determine who assumes the presidency, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes electoral process that has seen a rapid rise in support for De la Espriella.

““¡La próxima vez que nos veamos Buga, seré su presidente!””

The starkly different locations and tones of the closing rallies reflect the candidates' differing strategies to secure a victory. De la Espriella's focus on a 'national crusade' and his current polling advantage suggest a momentum-based approach, while Cepeda's multi-city strategy in Bogotá and Soledad indicates an effort to solidify support across diverse urban and regional hubs before the final vote.