"About 41.2 million eligible voters in Colombia will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats. Alongside the congressional vote, Colombians will be deciding on presidential candidates for the country's three key political blocs: the left, centre-left, and the right."
"The most important thing is for Colombia to decide its future and for the results to be respected. Federico Rodriguez, a 32-year-old business administrator, emphasized the significance of voting participation in determining the nation's direction and ensuring democratic legitimacy through respect for electoral outcomes."
"Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez claimed that a group of at least 2,400 people allegedly heading to vote were detected trying to enter the country via an illegal border crossing with Venezuela, despite the announced border closures during the election process. They are doing so illegally, said Sanchez, adding that This is a clear case of a crime being committed."
Colombia held congressional elections on Sunday with approximately 41.2 million eligible voters choosing from over 3,000 candidates for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats. Simultaneously, voters selected presidential candidates from three political blocs: left, centre-left, and right, with winners advancing to the May 31 presidential election's first round. Leading candidates including Ivan Cepeda, Abelarda de la Espriella, and Sergio Fajardo did not participate in the primary elections. The election occurred amid heightened security concerns, with rural areas controlled by armed groups and ongoing pressure from the Trump administration. Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez reported detecting approximately 2,400 people attempting illegal border entry from Venezuela during the voting process.
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