Instead, he will face Gustavo Petro – a leftwinger and former mayor of Bogotá, who came second with 25% – in the second round on 17 June. Sunday’s vote took on extra significance, marking the first presidential elections since a peace deal was reached between the government and leftist rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (or Farc). Facebook Twitter Pinterest Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro, accompanied by his daughter Antonella, votes in Bogotá. Duque – now the clear favourite to take the presidency in June – is opposed to the peace deal. Duque has consistently refused to uphold both clauses, while Petro and Fajardo are committed to continuing the peace process.

Source: The Guardian May 28, 2018 00:22 UTC