From fraud claims to a deflated centrist vote, find out about the May 31 presidential election ahead of what will be a left-right June 21 showdown.

"Si gana la izquierda en Colombia, esa decisión de aumentar el salario mínimo en más del 20 por ciento será histórica", dice el vicepresidente de AS/COA.

"Colombia tiene un récord excelente de organizar elecciones libres aun bajo condiciones subóptimas", dice el vicepresidente de AS/COA.

Current unrest reflects fractured political alliances and broader social changes, with existential implications for President Rodrigo Paz.

“De la Espriella has something that Cepeda also has ... popular fervor,” said the Bogotá-based analyst ahead of the May 31 presidential vote.

On her fourth try, conservative Keiko Fujimori faces off against leftist Roberto Sánchez after a first-round vote marred by mishaps.

Learn about the leading contenders’ campaigns and promises ahead of the May 31 first round.