Colombia elects Congress and presidential candidates amidst US tensions

Colombians are voting for new Congress members and presidential candidates on Sunday, with over 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats. The winners will move on to the presidential election on May 31, with leading candidates including Ivan Cepeda, Abelarda de la Espriella, and Sergio Fajardo. President Gustavo Petro raised concerns over potential electoral fraud, while over 126,000 law enforcement officers are deployed across the country. Petro, whose term ends in August, has had a tumultuous relationship with US President Donald Trump, with both leaders recently meeting to discuss ongoing tensions.

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