Colombians elect fragmented Congress in low-turnout election


Colombian President Gustavo Petro shows the ballot papers before casting his vote in congressional elections and party primaries for presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

BOGOTA, March 8 (Reuters) - Colombia's leftist ⁠ruling party and main opposition party were on track to win the largest number of seats in Congress in Sunday’s legislative ⁠elections, preliminary vote tallies showed, but neither secured a majority, highlighting the fragmented nature of Colombia’s political landscape.

In addition ‌to choosing from over 3,000 candidates to fill 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats, voters also chose three of the presidential candidates who will run in elections this May.

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