Colombian citizens are voting Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the second round of the presidential election [1].

The runoff determines the leadership of the nation after neither candidate secured a majority in the first round. The result will signal a definitive direction for the country's governance and policy priorities.

The contest features candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella. In the first round of voting, de la Espriella received 43.74% of the vote [5], while Cepeda received 40.90% [6].

Reporting from across the country indicates the day is proceeding without serious incidents [7]. The 90minutos.co editorial team said, "Colombia vive este domingo una de las jornadas democráticas más importantes de los últimos años" [2].

In the Valle del Cauca region, electoral authorities established 1,552 voting stations [3] and 11,087 voting tables [2]. While some local reports cited 3,800 eligible voters in the region [4], this figure is noted as a potential contradiction compared to broader national registration data.

As the day progresses, the 90minutos.co editorial team said, "Los ciudadanos acuden a las urnas para elegir al próximo presidente de la República entre los candidatos Iván Cepeda y Abelardo de la Espriella" [3].

Authorities continue to monitor the balance of the day to ensure a peaceful transition of power. The focus remains on the high turnout, and the administrative stability of the polling sites throughout the various departments of Colombia.

“Colombia vive este domingo una de las jornadas democráticas más importantes de los últimos años”

The narrow margin between the first-round results, separated by less than three percentage points, indicates a deeply polarized electorate. The outcome of this runoff will likely determine whether Colombia shifts toward the platform of Cepeda or de la Espriella, with the stability of the voting process serving as a critical test for the country's democratic institutions.