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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.

Petro declared a public holiday to boost turnout for protests supporting his reforms, but low numbers and Congress resistance weakened his agenda.

Iván Duque won convincingly in a second-round run off election over leftwing candidate Gustavo Petro, a controversial former M-19 guerrilla member.

Colombians today will put either rightwing candidate Iván Duque or leftist Gustavo Petro in office for the next four years.

Duque says that tax reform to cut the corporate rate below 30% is one of the ways Colombia can get back to 5% annual GDP growth.

Will Iván Duque's 40% support among intended voters make him the next tenant of Casa de Nariño?

Fitch: “The strength of Colombia's fiscal and macro policy institutions...are likely to prevent major economic policy changes."

Even prior to heart surgery, Timochenko had stopped campaigning following ongoing protests and security concerns.

Former Bogotá mayor Gustavo Petro and former Antioquia governor Sergio Fajardo received support from around 45% of those surveyed.

Growth will be driven by higher commodities prices, improved household consumption, and a more balanced performance across various sectors.