On Polymarket, the only major prediction platform tracking the 2026 Colombian presidential election, traders have priced Ivan Cepeda Castro's victory at 12%, implying an 88% probability that another candidate will prevail. The $3.3 million in volume on the market indicates significant trader interest, though the absence of data from Kalshi and Manifold limits cross-platform comparison. Cepeda Castro, a senator from the leftist Historic Pact coalition, has been a prominent figure in Colombian politics, but the market's low odds reflect skepticism about his ability to consolidate support or overcome rivals in a fragmented political landscape. No specific external trigger was identified in today's news flow to explain the current probability, which has remained relatively stable in recent weeks. The 12% figure suggests traders see him as a plausible but unlikely contender, with the field likely favoring more centrist or conservative alternatives as the 2026 campaign season approaches.
Ivan Cepeda Castro Expected to Fall Short in 2026 Colombian Presidential Race (88% probability)
Friday, June 12, 2026Resolves: June 21, 2026
Market Consensus
Kalshi
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Polymarket
12%
12%
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$3.3M
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Prediction market traders see Senator Ivan Cepeda Castro as a long shot for Colombia's 2026 presidential election, with Polymarket giving him just a 12% chance of winning, suggesting the leftist candidate faces an uphill battle against a crowded field.
Confidence Note: Data is limited to Polymarket, which has $3.3M in volume; no other platforms track this event, so the probability reflects a single market's view.
