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Colombia's May 31 election pits three candidates with opposite records on oil, investment, security, and foreign policy.

Colombia heads to presidential elections on May 31, 2026, with a June 21 runoff if needed. Here are the five candidates most likely to become vice president.

S&P Global Ratings lowers Colombia's credit rating to BB- as persistent deficits and policy shifts challenge economic stability in 2026.

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 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 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.

Colombia’s Congressional elections this Sunday, March 8 are critical, as they will determine the legislators responsible for shaping the country’s laws over the next four years.

The move is a surprise, as Londoño is now affiliated with a party focused on Afro-Colombian advocacy and representation. Londoño has not previous record of a focus on this cause.

Colombian opposition blasts Petro, accusing him of embarrassing the nation and harming vital diplomatic relations with reckless claims.