Two candidates change presidential inscriptions

The deadline passed for 14 presidential candidates in Colombia to amend their inscriptions, with only two making changes. Mauricio Lizcano now pairs with Pedro De la Torre, and retired General Gustavo Matamoros joins Mila María Paz Campaz. Ballot positions will be set on March 25 for the May 31 elections.

The deadline for 14 presidential candidates in Colombia to make changes to their inscriptions has expired, with only two opting to amend them. Mauricio Lizcano now runs alongside Pedro De la Torre. Separately, Gustavo Matamoros, a retired general from the National Army, pairs with Mila María Paz Campaz. The other candidates retain their original inscriptions: Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella, Paloma Valencia, Sergio Fajardo, Claudia López, Clara López, Carlos Caicedo, Gilberto Murillo, Roy Barreras, Santiago Botero, Sandra Macollins, and Miguel Uribe Londoño. On March 25, the positions on the electoral ballot will be revealed ahead of the general elections on May 31. These adjustments finalize the candidate slates for the presidential race.

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Realistic illustration of Colombia's National Civil Registry announcing presidential ballot order, highlighting positions for candidates Iván Cepeda (1st), Abelardo de la Espriella (5th), and Paloma Valencia (12th).
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Registry draws order on presidential ballot for May 31 elections

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Following the March 2026 congressional elections that solidified key candidacies, Colombia's National Civil Registry has drawn the order of 14 presidential candidates on the ballot for the May 31 first-round vote. Iván Cepeda leads in position 1, Abelardo de la Espriella in 5, and Paloma Valencia in 12.

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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After Colombia's March 2026 congressional elections, the presidential race candidacies have solidified, with Centro Democrático's Paloma Valencia—selected in December 2025—as the leading center-right contender against Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda. The landscape features deep polarization, alliance-building needs, political violence, and debates over candidates' executive experience amid looming crises.

Colombia's National Prosecutor's Office captured two congressional candidates during the March 8, 2026, election day. Freddy Camilo Gómez Castro was detained in Bogotá for alleged ties to a smuggling network, while Víctor Hugo Moreno Bandeira was arrested in Leticia for attempting to bribe authorities with cash.

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Days before the December 14 presidential runoff, José Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara launched new audiovisual pieces in the electoral slot, featuring figures like journalists and local authorities to bolster their messages and counter mutual accusations.

Candidate Edgar Muñoz Torres issued a direct challenge to his rival Triana in the race for Huila's House of Representatives seat. He stated that the department needs effective management and representatives with proven results. His campaign highlights changes in security, health, and agricultural development.

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Following preparations for Colombia's March 8-9, 2026, legislative elections, voting for the Senate, House of Representatives, and interparty consultations proceeded smoothly in Huila with no security incidents, per the National Police. Polls opened in Neiva amid robust security, and initial results show several prominent candidates falling short of seats.

 

 

 

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