Weary of Insecurity, Colombia’s Voters Face a Choice Between ‘Total Peace’ and Total War
Colombians are preparing to vote in a presidential election on May 31 amid rising political violence. The election is framed as a choice between continuing peace negotiations with armed groups or escalating military action against them. Recent bombings in the Cauca region have intensified concerns over security and the government's ability to manage violence from guerrillas and gangs.
- ▪Colombians will vote for a new president on May 31, 2026.
- ▪Recent bombings in Cauca highlight the ongoing insecurity in the country.
- ▪President Gustavo Petro's negotiations with armed groups have largely failed.
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BriefingThe Americas Weary of Insecurity, Colombia’s Voters Face a Choice Between ‘Total Peace’ and Total WarOliver LawsonMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026A man rides his motorcycle past the ruins of homes destroyed five months earlier in an attack by former FARC dissidents, in Buenos Aires, Colombia, May 20, 2026. (AP photo by Santiago Saldarriaga) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) CALI, Colombia – Colombians will go to the polls on May 31 to elect a new president in a contest defined by political violence.
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