Colombia's President Gustavo Petro voted this Sunday in Plaza de Bolívar, deviating from his usual polling place. He urged Colombians to participate consciously in the legislative elections. He emphasized selecting representatives dedicated to the general interest.
President Gustavo Petro took part in the Senate and House of Representatives elections this Sunday, March 8, 2026, at polling station 1 in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar. He chose this public location instead of his customary Marco Antonio Carreño Silva school in the Puente Aranda neighborhood.
After casting his ballot, Petro encouraged citizens to exercise their democratic right. "I just voted for Senate and House. I invite all other Colombians to follow this path; deciding in Colombia today is basically who makes the law," the president stated.
The head of state stressed that those elected must legislate according to the Constitution, focusing on the people's welfare. "It is essential that whoever makes the law does so, as the Constitution orders, for the general interest, that is, for the people of Colombia," he added.
Petro ended by urging the selection of accountable representatives who embody voters' interests, regardless of gender or party. "I invite all citizens to choose who, man or woman, what party can represent the general interest and the interest of the voter," he affirmed.
These elections will shape the Congress, which handles national legislation, amid expectations of strong voter turnout.
