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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.

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

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.

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

Despite Iván Cepeda's strong showing in the primary, weak turnout may indicate that Colombians are tired of Gustavo Petro's populist antics and "revolutionary" politics.

The court ruled the lower court’s conviction flawed, citing serious errors and bias that violated the former president's due process rights.