In 2018, Gustavo Petro was again a presidential candidate, this time getting the second best result in voting counting in the first round on 27 May, and advanced to the second round.[55] His campaign was run by publicists Ángel Beccassino, Alberto Cienfuegos and Luis Fernando Pardo.[56] A lawsuit was filed by citizens against Iván Duque, Petro's right-wing opponent, alleging bribery and fraud.