Colombia prez election set for June

Two candidates have emerged as top contenders and will face off in a June runoff presidential election in Colombia.

A political outsider and independent is Abelardo de la Espriella, a 47-year-old lawyer, nicknamed "The Tiger." He has presented himself as the "authority and order" candidate who will reduce state spending by up to 40 percent in the next four years.

Ivan Cepeda, a 63-year-old three-term senator, representing President Gustavo Petro's party, the Historic Pact coalition.

The runoff election comes after neither managed to clinch 50% of votes in an initial round of elections with 12 other candidates.

The runoff election is schedueled for June 12.