Colombia Elects 2026: Ongoing Coverage of the Presidential Race
Track the candidates and key developments in the race to replace Gustavo Petro.
The Resurgence of Gustavo Petro and the Colombian Left
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Will Freeman
Colombia’s president has seen his popularity rise, increasing the odds that the left could win May’s presidential election.
Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
The left’s Iván Cepeda, the right’s Abelardo de la Espriella, and the center-right’s Paloma Valencia are battling to win the May 31 election.
Four Takeaways from Colombia’s Legislative and Presidential Primary Vote
Paloma Valencia’s win in the center-right coalition may reset the race, but the next government will need to build alliances in a fragmented Congress.
Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026
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Rich Brown
Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.
Amazonia Açu Conference
Watch two panels exploring diverse artistic and literary perspectives from the territory, including poetry readings from a plurilingual anthology series.
Colombia’s Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead
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Ricardo Ávila
The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.