Green Party fractures as majority backs Cepeda while Katherine Miranda supports right-wing Paloma Valencia, highlighting deep ideological divisions within the centrist coalition. Cepeda maintains polling lead at 34-35% but faces criticism for silence on prison party scandal; Valencia surges to 22% after primary win; ultra-right De la Espriella rejects traditional party alliances.
El País
· Apr 15, 2026
· governance
· 22 min de lectura
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Colombia's 2026 Presidential Race: Cepeda Leads as Right Fractures Over Valencia
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Impacto Geopolítico
🌎
Colombia's 2026 election shows leftist consolidation under Cepeda with Green Party backing, while right-wing fragmentation and center-left marginalization reshape the political landscape ahead of May 31 voting.
Escalation Risk
moderate
Confidence
HIGH
Colombia
Latin America
Andean Region
Leftist consolidation strengthens as the Green Party majority backs Iván Cepeda, marginalizing center-left candidates (Fajardo, López) and fracturing the traditional center. Right-wing fragmentation over Valencia-Oviedo formula weakens conservative opposition. Gustavo Petro's government gains institutional support, while Álvaro Uribe's political influence faces erosion despite right-wing candidates' resistance.
Similar to 1998 Colombian election where polarization between left and right marginalized centrist alternatives, reducing democratic competition and increasing winner-take-all dynamics.
Lente Económico
📈
Colombia's political fragmentation ahead of May 31 elections creates policy uncertainty, with the Green Party split and right-wing divisions potentially destabilizing investor confidence in economic reform continuity.
Market Signal
bearish
Confidence
MED
Financial services and banking
Foreign direct investment
Energy and mining
Agricultural commodities
Government bonds and sovereign debt
Political instability may lead to delayed economic reforms, potential currency volatility affecting import prices, and uncertainty in fiscal policy affecting inflation and employment prospects for Colombian households.
Fragmented political landscape could result in gridlock on key economic legislation, difficulty implementing fiscal reforms, and potential shifts in Petro administration policies depending on election outcome. Investors may demand higher risk premiums on Colombian assets.