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Ivan Cepeda Secures Left’s Nomination for Colombia’s 2026 Presidential Race
Iván Cepeda has been nominated as the lefts candidate for Colombias 2026 presidential race, winning a decisive primary vote within the Historic Pact for Colombia coalition.
- On Sunday, Iván Cepeda secured the lefts nomination for the 2026 presidential race, winning 1.02 million votes (64.4%) in the primary of the Historic Pact for Colombia.
- Former Health Minister Carolina Corcho received 472,062 votes (29.5%) in the primary, highlighting a significant lead for Iván Cepeda in the election process.
- The primary vote was conducted by the Historic Pact for Colombia, a coalition that successfully brought President Gustavo Petro to power in 2022, indicating ongoing support for left-wing politics.
Why It Matters
This nomination is crucial as it signals the continued influence of left-wing politics in Colombia, particularly following Gustavo Petros presidency, and sets the stage for the upcoming 2026 elections.