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Colombia’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.2% in February from 10.3% a year earlier, marking the lowest level for the month since 2001.

The oil and gas workers union called for the removal of Ecopetrol’s president following formal influence-peddling charges filed by Colombia’s Attorney.

So far, three people have been convicted in the killing of former presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, while arrest warrants target seven members of FARC dissident factions.

The national government authorities said that, based on the information available so far, there is no evidence of an attack by illegal armed groups.

Ricardo Roa's appointment to head the state-controlled petroleum giant came after he managed Gustavo Petro's presidential campaign.

The first round of voting will take place on May 31. If no candidate secures a majority, a runoff between the top two will be held on June 21

The charges come as Ecopetrol faces scrutiny over corporate governance and reporting of petroleum reserves.

Colombia's defense minister said there have been 162 drone attacks against security forces in the past year alone.

The largest forces in Colombia’s new Congress will be the left-wing Pacto Histórico with 22% of the vote, and the right-wing Centro Democrático with 15%. The next president will likely have to govern through coalitions and alliances.

Following the March 8 primaries, Colombia’s presidential race now centers on six candidates, although some may withdraw or join to alliances after weak results.