Colombia · Elections

Key Facts

—The vote: the Colombia election holds its first round on May 31, with a June 21 runoff likely, to choose President Gustavo Petro’s successor for 2026 to 2030.

—The leader: leftist senator Iván Cepeda of the Historic Pact leads the polls, but with narrowing margins and no clear path to a first-round win.

—The undecideds: with the race tight, undecided voters could tip the result, making the final days decisive for alliances and regional support.