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Colombian Leftist Candidate Cepeda Tops New Presidential Poll

Iván Cepeda — Iván Cepeda
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By Matthew Malinowski

January 25, 2026 at 7:36 PM UTC

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Colombian leftist candidate Iván Cepeda led voters’ preferences for May’s presidential election according to a poll published on Sunday, consolidating his status as a main contender.