Live from the Colombian capital as polls open across the country for the presidential election on Sunday, May 31.

More than 41 million Colombians are eligible to vote in the presidential election, in which 14 candidates are competing for the presidency in a race dominated by security and the economy. Each presidential candidate is running alongside a vice presidential running mate.

President Gustavo Petro is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election so the governing Historical Pact coalition is represented by three-term senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Petro and longtime human rights advocate.

Independent candidate and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is campaigning on promises to crack down on crime and corruption, while senator Paloma Valencia of the Democratic Centre party has focused on security and pro-business policies.

If no candidate wins an outright majority, the top two contenders will face each other in a runoff on June 21.