Attorney general Eljach urges electoral peace for presidential vote

Colombia's attorney general, Gregorio Eljach Pacheco, called on citizens and authorities to ensure peaceful voting on May 31 and, if needed, June 21.

In a statement published Tuesday, Eljach recalled the success of the March 8 legislative elections, when turnout exceeded abstention and no fraud or violence-related cancellations were reported.

The official urged President Gustavo Petro to maintain neutrality and avoid using official resources for electoral purposes. He also warned public servants and contractors against improper political participation.

Eljach asked the military and police to step up security measures, and called on citizens to reject any form of violence or online disinformation.

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Voters queue at a secure polling station in Colombia for March 8 legislative elections, embodying democratic participation amid heightened security.
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Colombia prepares for legislative elections on March 8

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Colombia gears up for legislative elections to Congress and inter-party consultations this Sunday, March 8, 2026, amid security measures and warnings against interference. Authorities in Huila report calm, while the Ministry of Labor warns of sanctions for employers pressuring workers' votes. The voting aims to ensure free exercise of suffrage despite risks in some areas.

Political sectors in Colombia express concern over whether President Gustavo Petro will respect the results of the presidential elections if his candidate Iván Cepeda does not win.

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Just days before Colombia's March 8, 2026, legislative elections for 102 senators and 188 House representatives—plus three inter-party presidential consultations—polls highlight frontrunners amid corruption scandals and fragmentation. With over 3,000 candidates, informed voting is crucial to combat polarization and abstention.

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.

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The Colombian Navy announced the deployment of over 4,600 personnel along the Pacific coast to ensure security during the presidential elections on May 31.

Building on prior promoter committee registrations and bills from late 2025, President Gustavo Petro announced on May 1 the start of collecting 5 million signatures for a National Constituent Assembly at a Medellín event. The proposal, if supported, will be presented to the new Congress on July 20 to add chapters on social reforms and anti-corruption to the 1991 Constitution—strengthening, not replacing, it.

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Elected representative Santiago Castro accused President Gustavo Petro of lifting arrest warrants against Clan del Golfo leaders to boost Iván Cepeda's campaign in the May 31 presidential elections.

 

 

 

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