Colombian President Criticizes U.S. Endorsement Ahead of Runoff Vote

Colombia's outgoing president criticized an endorsement by U.S. officials of one candidate in the country's presidential runoff. The remarks came one day before voters choose between the president's preferred successor and a rival who has focused on security issues.

The runoff follows an earlier round of voting in which neither candidate secured a majority. The contest has centered on differing approaches to public security and economic policy. Voters are scheduled to cast ballots on the day after the outgoing president's comments.