618: Colombia Presidential Election Update: 6 Days until the Second Round

Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia · Jun 16, 2026 · 45:44

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In this latest update from Colombia Calling and Colombia Reports, we look at the most recent developments in the lead into the second round of the presidential elections on 21 June.

Ivan Cepeda revives the parapolitica scandal and accuses rival of being a member of the right wing AUC paramilitaries.
Has the Pacto Histórico shifted from its slumbering state?
We look at the different accusations levied at Abelardo de la Espriella, including fraud, bribery, corruption and connections to drug traffickers.
Also, what does it mean that Aberlardo de la Espriella is a US citizen? Trouble ahead?

And tune in to the Colombia Briefing reported by Emily Hart.