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.
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.
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.
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.