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May 25, 2026 Today on the first digital morning news program in Colombia Episode 361 Hosted by: Luis Carlos Vélez Start of Presidential Elections Abroad The Colombian presidential elections began abroad with the first vote cast in Auckland, New Zealand. A total of 1,414,661 Colombians are eligible to vote in 67 countries during a period that will extend for a week before the national vote. Candidates Close Presidential Campaigns with Massive Events The leading presidential candidates closed their campaigns this Sunday with massive events. Paloma Valencia at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Abelardo de la Espriella at La Macarena Stadium in Medellín, and Iván Cepeda in Barranquilla, marking the end of the public events permitted by law. Petro's Government Executes Controversial Contracts Before Elections The government of Gustavo Petro signed agreements worth $618 billion pesos with organizations identified as "contracting hubs" in late 2025 and early 2026. These public funds were quickly channeled through the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS), the Victims' Unit, and other ministries in the lead-up to the elections. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Record Entry: Summary of the day's milestones and monitoring of the digital community's growth. 02:07 The Final Wave: Technical analysis of the final convergence of polls (Guarumo, Invamer, Atlas, and CNC) permitted by law. 03:10 The Great Race: Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella solidify their position as the direct rivals for the second round. 06:02 The Popular Right Phenomenon: Global Parallels (Milei/Trump), the Outsider Vote, and the Algorithmic Impact on Social Media. 15:07 The Caribbean Stronghold: Analysis of Abelardo de la Espriella's Massive Campaign Closing in Barranquilla and Medellín. 17:04 Crossed Strategies: The Impact of Paloma Valencia's Video Approach to Sergio Fajardo in the Final Stretch. 19:54 The Uribista Closing: Paloma Valencia Gathers Her Base at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá. 26:41 The Line of Continuity: Iván Cepeda Closes on Carrera 50 in Barranquilla and Promises a Tribute to Gustavo Petro. 30:14 The International Factor: The Recorded Message of Support from Venezuelan Leader María Corina Machado to the Center-Right. 33:11 Public Order Alerts: Candidates warn of potential road blockades and disruptions in the final week. 33:36 Downtown Tours: Sergio Fajardo walks through Comuna 13 in Medellín, and Claudia López visits Ciudad Bolívar. 51:48 The Gas Debate: Analysis of President Petro's tweets regarding hydrocarbon management in the face of climate emergencies. 53:34 Energy Deficit: Julio César Iglesias presents projections of electricity generation shortages for 2026. 56:48 Audience Milestone: The program breaks its own record, registering more than 18,200 concurrent live viewers. 01:07:55 Financial Deep Dive: Felipe Campos breaks down the three market scenarios for the post-election Monday. 01:09:27 Pessimistic Scenario (Rising Dollar): What will happen in the markets if Iván Cepeda achieves a landslide victory? 01:09:50 Neutral Scenario (Stability): Stock market behavior in a close runoff election with votes exceeding 7 million. 01:10:21 Optimistic Scenario (Dollar at $3,400): The projected downward rebound if the unified opposition surpasses 13 million votes. 01:17:00 Big News: Carlos Antonio Vélez analyzes Néstor Lorenzo's press conference and the 26-man roster for the National Team. 01:19:45 Sports Market: Cruz Azul's championship in Mexico, propelled by Colombians Willer Ditta and Kevin Mier. 01:36:53 Reliable News: The reactivation of feasibility studies for the concession of the Ernesto Cortizos Airport in Barranquilla. What does the latest wave of polls project for the May 31 elections? The final measurements permitted by law show a clear mathematical convergence: the race to advance to the second round has narrowed to two dominant forces. Iván Cepeda (Historical Pact) remains in the lead or co-leads, while Abelardo de la Espriella is consolidating his sustained growth as the main opposition candidate, displacing Paloma Valencia from the final race. What technical data was presented regarding the gas and energy supply situation in the country? Julio César Iglesias' analysis highlighted concerns about energy infrastructure in 2025 and 2026. Indicators point to a projected deficit in electricity generation capacity to meet increased domestic demand, coupled with rising operating costs due to the need to import liquefied natural gas to mitigate the impacts of severe weather events. X: x.com/lcvelez Instagram: www.instagram.com/luvelez Facebook: www.facebook.com/veleznews