Trump ally and leftist candidate head for runoff in Colombia's presidential election

The right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump, came first in the vote, followed closely by left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, backed by current president Gustavo Petro.

• Abelardo de la Espriella, right-wing Trump admirer, came first in the vote
• Iván Cepeda, left-wing senator backed by President Gustavo Petro, came second
• Results have set up a presidential runoff between the two candidates
• Election outcome will determine Colombia's political direction
• Significant ideological contrast between the two finalists