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Paloma Valencia, Claudia López and Roy Barreras win presidential consultations in Colombia
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In the March 8, 2026 legislative elections, Colombia selected its presidential candidates through three interparty consultations. Paloma Valencia dominated the Gran Consulta por Colombia with over 3 million votes, while Claudia López and Roy Barreras prevailed in their respective coalitions with lower figures.
Next Sunday, alongside congressional elections in Colombia, voters can participate in three consultations to select presidential precandidates. Politicians from Huila have shared their preferences for these consultations amid controversies stirred by President Gustavo Petro and his party. Several local figures back candidates like Paloma Valencia and Roy Barreras, while others choose to abstain.
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