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Petro’s Leftist Coalition Emerges as Largest Bloc in Colombia’s Congress
Petro’s coalition increased Senate seats to 25 and won 42 House seats, but Congress remains divided with no single-party majority ahead of the May 31 presidential vote.
- On March 9, the Historic Pact, ruling leftist coalition, became the largest force in the Senate with 22.88%, amid a fragmented Congress with no majority.
- During the campaign, voters prioritized security, health and inequality, while turnout stayed below 50% of the more than 41 million registered voters amid killings of more than 60 political and community leaders, though Sunday's vote was largely peaceful.
- Meanwhile, the former FARC party lost its guaranteed-seat status, all 17 of its candidates failed, and Álvaro Uribe did not secure a Senate seat, according to reports.
- Petro described the outcome as a 'resounding victory' but said fragmentation will force the next president to govern through coalitions, and official tallies may take several days to complete.
- The legislative outcome positions Petro's allies as the largest bloc in Colombia's fragmented Congress, with the result giving them a boost ahead of the May 31 presidential vote.
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In Colombia, the coalition of President Gustavo Petro is now the strongest force in both chambers. It was not enough for a majority – Petro needs partners for reforms.
The Toronto Star
The Hamilton SpectatorColombia’s President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced
Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to advance its agenda
ABC FOX Montana
Colombia's left boosted by legislative vote
President Gustavo Petro's left-wing coalition was on track to be the largest bloc in Colombia's next Congress on Monday, after a better-than-expected showing in legislative elections.
The legislative elections of March 8 left Colombia a fragmented Congress without clear majorities. Although the Historical Pact was the most voted force, the right balanced the Senate and the irruption of Paloma Valencia reconfigures the presidential race Read
Historical Pact wins Colombian Senate elections
Bogota, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) The victory achieved by the Pacto Historico (Historical Pact) alliance in the Colombian Senate elections can be described as overwhelming, as evidenced by its 4,397,000 votes, some two million more than in 2022.
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