Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election

TL;DR

Colombia's presidential election is set for a runoff between Senator Iván Cepeda (far-left) and Abelardo de la Espriella (far-right).
Security and healthcare are the top concerns for voters, amidst ongoing violence and failed peace negotiations.
De la Espriella proposes a hardline approach to crime, including building megaprisons and resuming aerial fumigation.
Cepeda advocates for negotiations with guerillas and cartels, similar to current President Gustavo Petro's policies.
Paloma Valencia is positioned as a center-right candidate with a more balanced approach to security.
The election's outcome will influence U.S.-Colombia relations, especially regarding counternarcotics efforts.

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