Colombians Vote in Presidential Election

Polls opened across Colombia for presidential elections on Sunday, with heavy security deployed in some of the country's most volatile regions. The elections are taking place against the backdrop of surging violence, according to reporting by Al Jazeera correspondent Teresa Bo from Bogota.

@AJEnglish reported that security forces were positioned at polling stations in areas where violence has increased in recent months.

Teresa Bo is reporting from Bogota, Colombia, where Al Jazeera published its account of the voting process. The presence of additional security personnel reflects concerns over potential disruptions in regions affected by recent violence spikes.