The 2026 Colombian presidential elections are shaping up as a contest between three different visions of government. Sergio Fajardo, far behind in the polls, ranks fourth among the candidates for the seat. The candidates Paloma Valencia, from Colombia Más Grande; Abelardo de la Espriella, for Defensores de la Patria; Iván Cepeda, from the Pacto Histórico; and Sergio Fajardo for the Dignidad y compromiso ticket, have structured their government programs around different perspectives and differ in the solutions they propose. The following comparison allows reviewing, topic by topic, the proposals of each candidate regarding security, economy, health, education, environment, anti-corruption, rural areas, peace, and social policy. It is a consultation tool for readers in a country where campaign promises have historically clashed with the complexity of governing.
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What each candidate proposes on the main issues of the country.
Select two candidates and compare their proposals
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