The first round of Colombia’s presidential election is scheduled for May 31, 2026, with a runoff on June 21 if no candidate wins more than 50% in round one. Fourteen candidates will appear on the ballot, spanning left, right, and centre, competing over security and the cost of living. Gustavo Petro cannot run again because presidents are limited to a single four-year term, and his low poll numbers reflect voter frustration with crime and violence linked to a six-decade internal conflict. Leftist Ivan Cepeda leads in polls ahead of the first round, surprising observers, while right-wing rivals are expected to gain an advantage, especially if the election reaches a second round. Recent Latin American results show right-wing victories over left-wing governments in Bolivia, Chile, and Honduras in the prior year, though Colombia has had only one left-wing president in modern history.
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