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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 37 MIN

Colombia's Election Results: Who Won, Who Lost, What It Means

from Colombia Business News · host Loren Moss

The results of Colombia’s latest congressional and presidential primary elections are in, and today I explain what they mean for the country’s political future. I break down how Colombia’s election system actually works (something that can seem confusing at first) and highlight the biggest surprises from Sunday’s vote. I also look at the broader implications for the 2026 presidential race and for Colombia’s business climate. With the left rallying behind figures like Iván Cepeda Castro, the rise of outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, and Valencia emerging as a major contender, the road ahead could reshape Colombia’s institutions and economic policy. If you’re an investor, executive, or simply someone trying to understand where Colombia may be heading politically and economically, this election offers some important clues.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/CMsY_6OGw78Reference articles• https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/claves-del-nuevo-senado-2026-2030-gana-el-pacto-y-crece-el-uribismo/• https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/quien-es-daniel-briceno-el-congresista-mas-votado-en-colombia-en-las-elecciones-del-8-de-marzo-3538620• https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/hasta-cuando-se-puede-inscribir-la-cedula-para-las-elecciones-presidenciales-del-31-de-mayo-esto-dice-la-registraduria-3538635• https://voces.com.co/me-disculpan-pero-el-grosero-y-violento-fue-abelardo-de-la-espriella-no-ariel-avila/#:~:text=Abelardo%20de%20la%20Espriella%20es%20una%20groser%C3%ADa,universidad%20no%20exactamente%20te%20vuelve%20culto%20ni• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1460245678801986• https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVoWQWbD8ga/ • https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1230494042621586 • https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/juan-daniel-oviedo-el-gran-fenomeno-politico-y-segundo-mas-votado-en-las-consultas-interpartidistas-3538500• https://www.elheraldo.co/politica/2025/12/04/quien-es-abelardo-de-la-espriella-el-abogado-convertido-en-alfil-de-la-derecha/• https://www.pares.com.co/los-nule-alex-saab-y-jorge-visbal-estos-son-algunos-de-los-delincuentes-que-ha-defendido-abelardo-de-la-espriella/• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/quemados-candidatos-senado-elecciones-legislativas-2026-CD34373652 • https://www.publimetro.co/noticias/2026/03/09/hitler-se-lanzo-al-congreso-este-es-el-candidato-con-el-curioso-nombre-del-dictador-que-comparte-lista-con-polo-polo/ • https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/quemados-candidatos-senado-elecciones-legislativas-2026-CD34373652 • https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/politica/juan-daniel-oviedo-resultado-gran-consulta-por-colombia-JC34361901• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/pacto-historico-crece-y-centro-democratico-revive-asi-se-reconfigura-el-senado-OD34377180• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/politica/juan-daniel-oviedo-resultado-gran-consulta-por-colombia-JC34361901• https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/elecciones-2026-precandidato-daniel-quintero-historial-investigaciones-implicados-PE34123286Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Follow me on social mediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombiaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/

The results of Colombia’s latest congressional and presidential primary elections are in, and today I explain what they mean for the country’s political future. I break down how Colombia’s election system actually works (something that can seem confusing at first) and highlight the biggest surprises from Sunday’s vote. I also look at the broader implications for the 2026 presidential race and for Colombia’s business climate. With the left rallying behind figures like Iván Cepeda Castro, the rise of outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, and Valencia emerging as a major contender, the road ahead could reshape Colombia’s institutions and economic policy. If you’re an investor, executive, or simply someone trying to understand where Colombia may be heading politically and economically, this election offers some important clues.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/CMsY_6OGw78Reference articles• https://www.lasillavacia.com/silla-nacional/claves-del-nuevo-senado-2026-2030-gana-el-pacto-y-crece-el-uribismo/• https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/quien-es-daniel-briceno-el-congresista-mas-votado-en-colombia-en-las-elecciones-del-8-de-marzo-3538620• https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/hasta-cuando-se-puede-inscribir-la-cedula-para-las-elecciones-presidenciales-del-31-de-mayo-esto-dice-la-registraduria-3538635• https://voces.com.co/me-disculpan-pero-el-grosero-y-violento-fue-abelardo-de-la-espriella-no-ariel-avila/#:~:text=Abelardo%20de%20la%20Espriella%20es%20una%20groser%C3%ADa,universidad%20no%20exactamente%20te%20vuelve%20culto%20ni• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1460245678801986• https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVoWQWbD8ga/ • https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1230494042621586 • https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/juan-daniel-oviedo-el-gran-fenomeno-politico-y-segundo-mas-votado-en-las-consultas-interpartidistas-3538500• https://www.elheraldo.co/politica/2025/12/04/quien-es-abelardo-de-la-espriella-el-abogado-convertido-en-alfil-de-la-derecha/• https://www.pares.com.co/los-nule-alex-saab-y-jorge-visbal-estos-son-algunos-de-los-delincuentes-que-ha-defendido-abelardo-de-la-espriella/• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/quemados-candidatos-senado-elecciones-legislativas-2026-CD34373652 • https://www.publimetro.co/noticias/2026/03/09/hitler-se-lanzo-al-congreso-este-es-el-candidato-con-el-curioso-nombre-del-dictador-que-comparte-lista-con-polo-polo/ • https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/quemados-candidatos-senado-elecciones-legislativas-2026-CD34373652 • https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/politica/juan-daniel-oviedo-resultado-gran-consulta-por-colombia-JC34361901• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/pacto-historico-crece-y-centro-democratico-revive-asi-se-reconfigura-el-senado-OD34377180• https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/politica/juan-daniel-oviedo-resultado-gran-consulta-por-colombia-JC34361901• https://www.elcolombiano.com/medellin/elecciones-2026-precandidato-daniel-quintero-historial-investigaciones-implicados-PE34123286Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Follow me on social mediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombiaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: <a href="https://www.fcsubscribe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

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