Colombians face stark choice on economy as runoff vote nears

BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) -- Colombians eyeing a runoff election face two starkly different economic models against a backdrop of messy government finances.

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella wants a leaner state with pro-business policy while leftist Ivan Cepeda is pushing for greater government spending on social programs in the runup to the June 21 election.

Outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro is finishing his four-year term with high approval ratings among low income people beca ...