Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has urged prosecutors to investigate allegations of voter coercion by rebel groups favoring his opponent, Iván Cepeda, during the first round of the presidential election held on May 31. De la Espriella's campaign claims that Cepeda received over 70% of the votes in 109 municipalities where illegal armed groups are active, with some areas reporting as high as 97% support for him. Although these results do not provide definitive proof of wrongdoing, De la Espriella's campaign has filed a complaint, asserting that authorities should investigate potential threats or coercive tactics used against voters. The candidates will face off again in a runoff election on June 21. Security concerns, alongside corruption and healthcare issues, are significant voter priorities in Colombia. A European Union electoral observation mission has noted complaints from voters about pressure from both government officials and armed groups, although it did not specify which candidate was involved. De la Espriella advocates a more confrontational approach to rebel groups, contrasting Cepeda's preference for continued negotiations.