Elections in Colombia: Will there be a change in the country's relations with Israel?
[76561] Elections in Colombia: Will there be a change in the country's relations with Israel?
Voters in Colombia are heading to the polls to elect a new president to replace Gustavo Petro, a move that could lead to a turn in relations with Israel.
Elections in Colombia: Will there be a change in the country's relations with Israel?
On May 31, 2026, the citizens of Colombia are heading to the polls for the presidential elections, the results of which could dramatically impact the country's foreign relations with Israel. The incumbent president, Gustavo Petro, who is ending his term due to a constitutional term limit, is known as "one of Israel's most distinct and vocal critics" and as someone who adopts a distinct pro-Palestinian line, as noted on Abu Ali Express.
According to reports on Abu Ali Express and Hadashot 360 | All The News, the local political system is divided between two main camps. The candidate identified with the right, Abelardo de la Espriella, leads in the forecasts with a chance of about 63% for victory. On the other hand, Iván Castro, who is defined as the "successor" to Petro from the left wing, enjoys an estimated support rate of only about 37%.
These data, based on the forecasting platform Polymarket, point to the possibility of a change in government. However, if no candidate crosses the 50% threshold of votes in the first round, the country will require an additional round of elections. On Abu Ali Express, which is characterized by positions that sharply criticize Iran, Hamas, and Petro's policies, they hope that "relations with Israel will get back on track" following the results of the upcoming elections.