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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.

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.

Daniel Quintero faces more than 40 criminal and disciplinary investigations, including the “Aguas Vivas” case, in which he has been formally charged with three offenses, though no conviction has been issued.

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

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.