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.

Following pre-election polls and corruption concerns, Colombia's March 8, 2026 legislative elections saw 50% turnout, with Pacto Histórico leading the Senate with 25 seats. Five outsiders from social media and digital activism secured spots, marking a new wave in national politics. The day also resulted in nearly three million null votes across consultations and races.

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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.

Catalina Ugarte and Cristóbal de la Maza, Republican Party councilors in Las Condes, resigned to focus on government roles under President José Antonio Kast. Guillermo Plaza and Paulina Dittborn are set to replace them under electoral law. The council will formalize the resignations on Thursday.

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Following his announcement a day earlier, President Javier Milei sent Congress from Israel an electoral reform bill eliminating PASO primaries, introducing a 'ficha limpia' rule, tightening party rules, and overhauling financing. The move aims to save over $200 million and reduce state involvement in party internals, drawing mixed opposition reactions.

 

 

 

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