Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said his campaign is seeking a first-round victory with a platform centered on poverty reduction and social programs.

Venezuela’s National Assembly extended the nomination deadline for ombudsman and attorney general candidates until March 13 after applicants requested more time.

Brazil’s top court unanimously rejected Jair Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest, maintaining his detention after his conviction for leading a 2022 coup attempt.

Colombian authorities warned of possible electoral fraud ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary vote following arrests and a cash seizure in La Guajira.