FUSAGASUGA, Colombia( Reuters)-Colombian leftist Gustavo Petro leads the race for the country's

Petro will likely face off against either Federico Gutierrez, the center-right former mayor of Colombia's second city of Medellin, or business magnate Rodolfo Hernandez in a second round.... Gutierrez and Hernandez counted on support of 27.1% and 20.9% respectively in a recent Invamer poll. Gutierrez is supported by a mix of Colombia's traditional political parties and is seen as the ideological heir to current President Ivan Duque.... Hernandez, who is running independently with his own funds

In the crowded public square, supporters waving the flags of opposition parties cheered when Petro promised to oust a political class that “ prefers to work with criminals.” “ What we offer is a different way to perceive Colombia, ” Petro said in an hourlong address.... Gutierrez has said he will protect businesses and generate employment through greater private investment.... He’s also backtracked on a previous proposal to draft a new constitution. But the candidate and his team have also sug