The left’s Iván Cepeda, the right’s Abelardo de la Espriella, and the center-right’s Paloma Valencia are battling to win the May 31 election.
"Colombia tiene un récord excelente de organizar elecciones libres aun bajo condiciones subóptimas", dice el vicepresidente de AS/COA.
"Si gana la izquierda en Colombia, esa decisión de aumentar el salario mínimo en más del 20 por ciento será histórica", dice el vicepresidente de AS/COA.
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in the June 7 runoff that pits right versus left.
Track the candidates and key developments in the race to replace Gustavo Petro.
Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.
Current unrest reflects fractured political alliances and broader social changes, with existential implications for President Rodrigo Paz.