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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Right-wing candidate Paloma Valencia soars in Colombia's presidential polls: rises from 4% to 16% in voting intention

Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia has seen a significant increase in voting intention, according to a new poll, positioning her in third place behind frontrunner Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella.

Mar 20 • 01:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Between the Presidency and Elections: Petro Strains the Rules and Maintains Focus During Campaign

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is actively participating in the electoral debate despite regulations preventing his involvement, drawing criticism from citizens and political rivals.

Mar 15 • 04:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Paloma Valencia: "I am not going to separate from Uribe, I am going to die uribista"

Paloma Valencia, a leading right-wing presidential candidate in Colombia, stresses her unwavering allegiance to Uribe while navigating the complexities of choosing a vice-presidential running mate.

Mar 11 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Colombia does not want extremists

Recent legislative elections in Colombia indicate a preference for moderation over extremism among voters.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Uribe vs. Petro: the two shadows that mark the election in Colombia

The upcoming Colombian presidential election is shaping up as a contest influenced by the legacies of Álvaro Uribe and Gustavo Petro, even though neither will be on the ballot.

Mar 10 • 01:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who are the candidates for the presidency of Colombia and what Congress will the next president encounter after the legislative results

Colombia is beginning to shape the presidential race following recent legislative elections that clarified the Congressional landscape and presidential candidates ahead of the May 31 elections.

Mar 9 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Left Prevails in Legislative Election in Colombia as a Thermometer for Presidential Vote

The left, led by President Gustavo Petro, won a significant victory in Colombia's legislative elections, positioning itself competitively for the upcoming presidential election.

Mar 9 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Colombia elects new divided Congress ahead of May presidential vote

Colombia has elected a new Congress that is characterized by divisions, just ahead of the presidential elections in May.

Mar 9 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Leftist bloc dominates Colombia's divided congress in legislative polls

Colombia's recent legislative elections showed President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition maintaining dominance despite a divided congress.

Mar 9 • 07:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Left Block Looks Set to Become the Largest in Colombia

Preliminary results suggest that President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition will become the largest party in Colombia's parliamentary elections.

Mar 9 • 03:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Paloma Valencia emerges strongly against Cepeda and the ultra De la Espriella

Paloma Valencia's strong showing in interparty consultations positions her as a key contender in Colombia's presidential race, complicating the political landscape for both the far-right and the left.

Mar 9 • 02:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ipiales Trade Falls by 95% with Closure of Rumichaca Bridge Due to Elections in Colombia: Mobilization Planned for This Monday

The closure of the Rumichaca International Bridge has drastically reduced trade between Ecuador and Colombia by 95% as vehicle movement is restricted for election security measures.

Mar 9 • 01:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Paloma Valencia will be the right-wing candidate for Colombia

Senator Paloma Valencia has won the right-wing consultation in Colombia, positioning herself as the candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.

Mar 9 • 00:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Colombia voted to renew Congress and define presidential candidates amid alerts of violence

Colombia held elections to renew its Congress and determine presidential candidates, amidst warnings of political violence.

Mar 8 • 23:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Colombia: a candidate for Congress from Uribe's party was arrested for attempting to bribe police

Colombian politician Víctor Hugo Moreno was arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe police officers to avoid having 15 million pesos seized before the upcoming elections.

Mar 8 • 22:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombian legislative candidate arrested for attempting to bribe police

Colombian politician Víctor Hugo Moreno was arrested in Leticia for attempting to bribe police officers to prevent the confiscation of cash he was carrying ahead of elections.

Mar 8 • 21:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Results of the congressional elections in Colombia 2026, live | Claudia López leads the center consultation; Paloma Valencia leads the right and there is equality on the left

Colombia held congressional elections on Sunday, with Claudia López leading the center, Paloma Valencia leading the right, and Roy Barreras ahead of Daniel Quintero on the left, amid allegations of electoral malpractices including illegal border crossings and cyberattacks.

Mar 8 • 21:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is Petro's ‘Goodbye’ Beginning? Colombia is ‘sourcing’ presidential candidates in primaries

Colombians went to the polls to renew Congress and select presidential candidates amid concerns of political violence and potential electoral fraud.

Mar 8 • 21:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombians in Spain vote concerned about corruption or insecurity

Colombians living in Spain express their concerns about corruption and insecurity as they vote in their country's parliamentary elections.

Mar 8 • 17:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Colombia: Gustavo Petro votes and urges Colombians to do so thinking of 'the general interest'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on citizens to vote considering the general interest during the elections for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2026-2030 term.

Mar 8 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colombians elect new Congress; voting serves as a barometer for the presidential competition in May

Colombian voters are electing a new Congress on Sunday, which will gauge the political landscape before the presidential elections in May.

Mar 8 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Colombian right-wing aims to make a comeback in elections

Colombians began voting in parliamentary elections that will shape the final months of leftist president Gustavo Petro's term and show whether the once-powerful right wing is ready to make a political comeback.

Mar 8 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Colombia: Voting to Renew Congress and Define Presidential Candidates

Colombians voted to renew Congress and choose presidential candidates amidst concerns of political violence and allegations of potential fraud.

Mar 8 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombians residing in Esmeraldas vote in their country's legislative elections

Colombian voters in Esmeraldas participated in their home country's legislative elections at the Colombian consulate.

Mar 8 • 14:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Colombia: What is being voted on this Sunday, March 8

Colombia is set to hold legislative elections on March 8, where citizens will elect members of Congress for the 2026-2030 term, crucial for the upcoming presidential elections.

Mar 8 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Colombia tests its presidential race (without its favorites)

Colombians are set to vote in legislative and primary elections, although the leading candidates in the presidential race are not participating.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Colombia may go against the trend in Latin America and elect a leftist president again

Colombia is entering a new electoral cycle that may see the country elect a leftist president again despite the region shifting towards right-wing candidates.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Parliamentary Elections in Colombia: The End of the Party That Came with Peace

The upcoming parliamentary elections in Colombia may spell the end for the Comunes party, which was formed by former FARC fighters after the peace agreement but has seen dwindling support.

Mar 7 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Border in the interior of Amazonas will have a temporary blockade during elections in Colombia

The border between Tabatinga, Brazil, and Leticia, Colombia, will be temporarily closed during Colombia's legislative elections.

Mar 7 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Colombia prepares to vote for Congress that will pave the way for the next president

Colombia is gearing up for crucial legislative elections that will set the stage for the forthcoming presidential race amid concerns about electoral fraud and security.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rumichaca Bridge will close this weekend due to elections in Colombia

The Rumichaca international bridge will be closed from Saturday evening to Monday morning because of Colombian Senate and Chamber elections.

Mar 6 • 23:45 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

From guns to ballots: FARC's campaign for votes in Colombia

A decade after signing a peace treaty, former FARC guerrillas in Colombia face challenges in political elections and adapting to civilian life.

Mar 6 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Petro questions electoral transparency days before elections in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has raised concerns about the transparency of the electoral system just days before the legislative elections on March 8.

Mar 4 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rain of millions to choose candidates in Colombia

In Colombia, just days before the legislative elections, police uncovered a significant vote-buying scheme involving concealed cash at a routine checkpoint.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Juan Carlos Pinzón, presidential candidate in Colombia, promises to approach the US: 'Those involved in drug trafficking should run away'

Juan Carlos Pinzón, a Colombian presidential candidate, vows to establish a strong partnership with the United States focused on drug trafficking and security.

Mar 3 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Colombia shields elections under threat

Colombia is prioritizing security for the upcoming elections in response to a series of violent incidents, including kidnappings and a political assassination.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI Candidate in Colombia: What Happens if 'Gaitana' is Elected?

Colombia may elect the first AI-generated parliamentarian in Latin America on March 8, with the avatar Gaitana focusing on environmental issues and anti-system policies.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The electoral campaign in Colombia heats up on the right

The electoral campaign in Colombia is heating up with a significant rise in support for Paloma Valencia, the candidate from the Uribismo faction, just a week before legislative and party primary elections.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombia announces the closing of its borders from March 7, 2026, for voting

Colombia will close its borders on March 7, 2026, as part of measures to ensure public order during legislative elections on March 8.

Feb 27 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gaitana IA, the candidacy made with artificial intelligence to win a seat in the Congress of Colombia

Gaitana IA is an artificial intelligence-created candidate participating in Colombia's legislative elections, promising to engage citizens in decision-making if elected.

Feb 27 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Colombia: the government mobilizes military forces to search for two missing congressional candidates

Colombian authorities have begun a search for two missing congressional candidates, Andrés Vásquez and Ana Guetio, ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 26 • 18:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Guerrilla announces ceasefire during elections in Colombia

The ELN guerrilla group has unilaterally declared a ceasefire during the upcoming elections in Colombia, emphasizing the need for citizens to vote freely amid escalating violence against politicians.

Feb 23 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colombia authorizes a candidacy represented by AI in legislative elections

Colombia allows a computer-generated candidate, Gaitana, represented as a blue-skinned woman, to run for legislative seats on behalf of Indigenous communities.

Feb 20 • 21:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is 'Gaitana': the AI-created candidate who will participate in the legislative elections in Colombia

Gaitana, a candidate created with artificial intelligence, will run for a reserved indigenous seat in Colombia's upcoming legislative elections.

Feb 18 • 15:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kidnappings and the Right Defending the Minimum Wage: The Unpredictable Marks the Campaign in Colombia

The kidnapping of an indigenous senator highlights security concerns in Colombia during a critical election period.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Legislative elections in Colombia: 'Gaitana', the candidate created with AI who will compete for an indigenous seat

In Colombia, an AI-created candidate named 'Gaitana' is set to run for an indigenous seat in the legislative elections on March 8, presenting herself as an environmentalist and animal rights advocate.

Feb 13 • 05:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

'Gaitana', AI-created candidate, will compete in Colombia's general elections

An AI-generated candidate named Gaitana will participate in Colombia's legislative elections, vying for a seat designated for Indigenous communities.

Feb 13 • 02:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Colombia: The far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella promises to bomb drug traffickers

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right presidential candidate in Colombia, has vowed to launch airstrikes against drug traffickers within 90 days of taking office, with support from the US and Israel.

Feb 11 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Colombian election front-runner promises US-backed strikes on drug plantations

In Colombia, a right-wing presidential candidate has pledged to seek U.S. support for bombing campaigns aimed at driving cocaine producers from the country.

Feb 11 • 18:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Colombia: The right-wing presidential candidate commits to bombing drug traffickers with the support of the United States

Right-wing Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella announced plans for an aerial offensive against drug traffickers with support from the United States and Israel within his first 90 days of taking office.

Feb 11 • 17:45 UTC

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