Colombians headed to the polls to elect a new Congress and choose presidential candidates

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by Astrid Suárez, Associated Press
March 8, 2026
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Colombians voted for a new Congress and presidential candidates in primary-style elections.

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Colombians participated in elections Sunday to select a new Congress and presidential candidates from three major coalitions. These primary-style contests precede the upcoming presidential election scheduled for May. Voters cast ballots for 296 seats across both chambers of Congress. The results of these elections will shape the legislative landscape and determine the contenders for the presidency in the coming months. This process is a crucial step in Colombia's democratic cycle.

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