As Colombia's constitution limits presidential re-election, the vote becomes a stage to pick a new leader. Candidates are offering differing visions on security, the economy and social policy.

Colombia carries long-running internal conflict, security problems and economic challenges, drawing attention to the next leader's policy direction. Managing the campaign stably is also a task.

As many Latin American countries hold elections in succession, Colombia's choice draws notice as one axis of the region's political currents.

Hwagyo Sibo does not report foreign elections through any camp's lens, presenting the field and key issues on the basis of facts.