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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.

Urbe, dead at the hands of a child assassin, lost his mother to Pablo Escobar when himself a child.

Uribe's defense team, led by attorneys Jaime Granados and Jaime Lombana, has announced its intention to appeal the decision.

Ministers faced Petro's ultimatum to sign decree or be dismissed, as critics warn of constitutional overreach and erosion of democratic norms.

A 14 year old assassin was taken into custody at the scene, and the senator remains in critical condition.