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Briefing: Colombia elects new divided Congress ahead of May presidential vote

Strategic angle: Preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block leading in the senate.

Editorial StaffMarch 9, 20261 min read

Summary

  • Gustavo Petro's left wing block tops the senate elections.
  • The right wing Democratic Center party edges ahead in preliminary results.
  • The elections set the stage for the upcoming presidential vote in May.

Key Facts

Fact Value
Election Date March 9, 2026
Current President Gustavo Petro
Opposition Party Democratic Center

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