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Petro, Uribe and De la Espriella have all embraced the idea of a constituent assembly. Here’s why it remains controversial.

Colombia's runoff pits a pro-business outsider against a Bulgaria-educated neo-Marxist Petro ally — with petroleum, healthcare, and investment sectors watching closely.

Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia's first round with 43.7%; he faces leftist senator Iván Cepeda in a June 21 runoff.

President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly been reported to Colombia’s House Investigation and Accusation Committee over social media posts that complainants argue improperly influence electoral politics despite legal restrictions on public officials.

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

Leftist candidate Iván Cepeda continues to lead presidential pre-elections polls, followed by right-wing senator Paloma Valencia and far-right contender Abelardo de la Espriella.

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.

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.

Legislators are elected this weekend, but so are primary candidates for the May 31 Colombian presidential election.

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