Colombia is holding a presidential run-off election to choose the next leader after President Gustavo Petro. The two final candidates have completely opposite political views.

哥倫比亞正在舉行總統 runoff 選戰，以選出接替古斯塔沃·佩特羅總統的下一任領導人。最後兩位候選人的政治觀點完全相反。

The election shows a deep division in the country, as about 84.6% of voters support either the far-right or the left. Abelardo de la Espriella, from the Defensores de la Patria party, received 43.7% of the first round of votes. He emphasizes a 'strong hand' approach to security, calling for more military action and larger prisons to fight organized crime. While U.S. President Donald Trump has supported him, critics point out that De la Espriella previously represented the AUC, a group labeled as a terrorist organization.

這次選舉顯示該國分歧深重，約 84.6% 的選民支持極右翼或左翼。來自「祖國捍衛者」黨的 Abelardo de la Espriella 在第一輪投票中獲得 43.7%。他強調安全採取「強硬手段」，呼籲增加軍事行動並擴建監獄以打擊有組織犯罪。雖然美國總統川普支持他，但批評者指出 De la Espriella 此前曾代表被標記為恐怖組織的 AUC。

On the other hand, Senator Ivan Cepeda from the Pacto Historico coalition wants to continue President Petro's social reforms and land policies. Cepeda has a long history of defending human rights, especially for victims of violence, after his father was killed in 1994. Although he helped create the 'Total Peace' strategy, some argue that this plan failed to stop armed groups. Consequently, Cepeda has recently changed some of his positions to attract moderate voters, including dropping his plan for a new National Constituent Assembly.

另一方面，來自「歷史協定」聯盟的參議員 Ivan Cepeda 希望繼續推行佩特羅總統的社會改革與土地政策。Cepeda 擁有長期的維權紀錄，尤其在父親於 1994 年被殺後，一直為暴力受害者發聲。儘管他協助制定了「全面和平」策略，但有人認為該計劃未能阻止武裝團體。因此，Cepeda 最近調整了部分立場以吸引溫和派選民，包括放棄成立新國家制憲會議的計劃。

Furthermore, the current political climate is affected by the Petro administration, which has faced accusations of corruption and inefficiency. Experts suggest that this election reflects a wider trend in Latin America, where voters are moving toward right-wing leaders because left-wing governments have failed to deliver on their promises. Regardless of who wins, the new president will have to work with a divided Congress to pass new laws.

此外，目前的政治氣氛受到佩特羅政府的影響，該政府面臨貪腐與低效的指控。專家認為這次選舉反映了拉丁美洲的一個更廣泛趨勢，即由於左翼政府未能兌現承諾，選民正轉向支持右翼領導人。無論誰獲勝，新任總統都必須與分歧巨大的國會合作才能通過新法律。

The election offers a choice between a strict security plan and a progressive social agenda. The winner will take office on August 7.

這次選舉是在強硬安全計劃與進步社會議程之間做選擇。獲勝者將於 8 月 7 日就職。