Summary
Colombians voted to elect a new Congress and choose presidential candidates amid concerns of political violence and pressure from the U.S. government. Over 41 million voters participated in choosing candidates for the Senate, House, and presidential positions. There were attempts of illegal voting from the Venezuelan border, and security was heightened with over 126,000 officers deployed.
Key Facts
- Colombians voted for a new Congress and presidential candidates.
- Over 41.2 million people were eligible to vote for more than 3,000 candidates.
- The election included 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats.
- Voters also chose presidential candidates from left, center-left, and right political groups.
- Illegal voting attempts were reported along the Venezuelan border.
- President Gustavo Petro called for an investigation into the illegal border crossings.
- Over 126,000 law enforcement officers were deployed for security on election day.
- President Trump and President Petro previously had tensions but met at the White House recently.
