Attorney General highlights institutional stability after elections

Attorney General Gregorio Eljach Pacheco stated that institutions endure beyond elections and defended electoral peace during a summit in Bogotá.

During the First International Summit of Autonomous and Control Institutions held Tuesday in Bogotá, Eljach Pacheco noted that Colombia has shown greatness, maturity and civility by overcoming apocalyptic announcements about the electoral process. The official stressed that there has been no fraud and that the results are available for examination. He highlighted the role of control bodies and called for rejecting disinformation via social networks and the electromagnetic spectrum. National Registrar Hernán Penagos echoed concerns over disinformation, while Comptroller General Carlos Rodríguez urged lowering the tone of criticism and setting an example of institutional independence.

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National Electoral Council officials announcing presidential election results at a podium.
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National Electoral Council declares results of first round presidential election

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The National Electoral Council confirmed the candidates for the June 21 runoff after the May 31 elections.

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

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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.

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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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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