Pakistan, May 30 -- Colombia head to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that could significantly alter the country's relationship with the United States and influence political dynamics across Latin America.

The race features three major contenders: ruling coalition candidate Ivan Cepeda, conservative outsider Abelardo De la Espriella, and center-right senator Paloma Valencia. With no candidate expected to secure more than 50% of the vote in the first round, a runoff election is likely on June 21.

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The election takes place amid rising political tensions and security concerns. According to Colombia's Electoral Observation Mission, hundreds of incidents of political violence h...