Andean Region in March 2026: the most important developments in politics
In the Andean Region in March 2026, Ecuador expelled Cuban diplomats, including the Cuban ambassador, and recalled its own envoy from Cuba. The move came on 4 and 5 March, while Cuba was in an island-wide blackout.
Colombia held congressional elections and presidential primaries on 8 March. The ruling Historical Pact alliance won the congressional vote, and Paloma Valencia emerged as a strong contender in the primaries. In the coalition contests, Claudia López won a narrow victory in a center coalition's consultation, and Roy Barreras narrowly defeated Daniel Quintero in the Frente por la Vida primary.
Colombia's relations with its neighbors and abroad featured in the rest of the month. Venezuela and Colombia cancelled a meeting of their presidents on 12 March without explanation. On 17 March Ecuador denied Colombian President Gustavo Petro's claim of cross-border bombings. U.S. prosecutors were reported on 20 March to be investigating Petro. Latin American leaders concluded a CELAC meeting in Colombia on 22 March, and Mexico, Colombia and Brazil called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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