Abstention
Debates highlight congress role in 2026 elections
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Less than a month before Colombia's 2026 legislative elections, debates like the one at Universidad de San Buenaventura emphasize deeply understanding candidates and their visions. With 3,144 registered aspirants, experts urge fighting abstention and bolstering power balance. Opinions suggest post-election alliances for the presidency.
Turnout in the second round of the 2026 municipal elections reached 57%, according to an Elabe-Berger Levrault estimate for BFMTV, RMC and Le Figaro. This figure is stable compared to the first round but 5.1 points lower than the 2014 second round. Significant disparities exist between departments and major cities.
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Luis Guillermo Echeverri Vélez warns in La República that 81% abstention in the three punteros signals discontent and distrust. He stresses reaching lower strata with concrete messages on daily issues. He calls for mobilizing votes for freedom, highlighting Álvaro Uribe's role.