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Elections in Colombia
republic
Elections in Colombia: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Abelardo de la Espriella; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Abelardo de la Espriella live
Head of state & government - independent politician
In office since
7 August 2026
Party
independent politician
Region
South America
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Next election
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Government
republic
Capital
Bogotá
Population
52 321 152
Country facts
Legislature
Congress of Colombia
Established
1810
Currency
Colombian peso
Official language
Spanish
Capital
Bogotá
Region
South America
Area
1,141,748 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2026 - Gustavo Petro Abelardo de la Espriella
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Colombia?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Colombia?
The head of state and government is Abelardo de la Espriella (independent politician).
When was the last election in Colombia?
The most recent was the Colombian presidential election on 31 May 2026.
What type of government does Colombia have?
Colombia is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.