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Petro, Cepeda Halt Signature Drive After Tight Vote

6/5/2026

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  • Iván Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro announced the suspension of the campaign to gather signatures for a constituent assembly in Colombia.
  • Cepeda described the suspension as a demonstration of political greatness.
  • In the first-round vote, De La Espriella earned 44% while Cepeda received 41%, prompting De La Espriella to seek centrist support.
  • Legal experts said a new constitution would need congressional approval, a popular vote and could weaken checks on presidential reelection.