US EditionColombians are electing a new Congress and choosing presidential candidates
About 41 million Colombians voted to renew Congress and pick presidential primary candidates amid security concerns and political polarization, with Historic Pact likely winning the largest Senate bloc.
- Millions of Colombians voted to elect all 286 members of Congress and to select presidential candidates in primary elections across right-wing, centrist, and leftist coalitions ahead of the May presidential race, with participation at about 47.76%.
- Senator Paloma Valencia won the right-wing coalition primary with approximately 45.7% of the vote, mobilizing over 3.1 million voters, signaling a strong opposition comeback.
- The leftist Pacto Historico coalition secured about 25 seats to become the largest Senate bloc, while the Centro Democrático coalition gained around 19 seats, maintaining a strong opposition presence and leading to a fragmented Congress.
- Former President Alvaro Uribe did not win a Senate seat after placing 25th on Centro Democrático's list, indicating he will remain outside the legislature in the next term.
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In Colombia, the coalition of President Gustavo Petro is now the strongest force in both chambers. It was not enough for a majority – Petro needs partners for reforms.
Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a controversial push to rewrite the nation’s constitution.Petro's Historical Pact party won almost a quarter of all seats in the Senate on Sunday, more than any other party. But its staunchest opponents also made gains, with the Democratic Center party — the co…
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Colombia's left boosted by legislative vote
President Gustavo Petro's left-wing coalition was on track to be the largest bloc in Colombia's next Congress on Monday, after a better-than-expected showing in legislative elections.
On Sunday, March 8, in parallel with the commemoration of International Women’s Day, the legislative elections were held in Colombia to define the composition of the Congress of the Republic for the period 2026-2030. The day also included interparty consultations in which some of the presidential candidates who will compete in the May elections were defined. Thus, the political map of the country was outlined both for the next legislative period…
Colombia's right rallies behind Valencia as Petro's left holds Congress ground
President Gustavo Petro's leftist Pacto Histórico emerged as the largest force in Colombia's fragmented 108-seat Congress after winning 25 Senate seats with 4.35mn votes (22.8%) in the March 8 legislative elections, which doubled as primaries.
The legislative elections of March 8 left Colombia a fragmented Congress without clear majorities. Although the Historical Pact was the most voted force, the right balanced the Senate and the irruption of Paloma Valencia reconfigures the presidential race Read
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