Colombian President Gustavo Petro, constitutionally barred from seeking re-election, approaches the end of his term in August 2026 amid a recent surge in approval ratings that have climbed toward 50 percent in Invamer polling. This rebound stems from policy steps including a nearly 23 percent minimum wage hike, military pay increases, and an April 2026 economic emergency decree paired with a proposed tax reform to balance the budget. His party secured the largest Senate bloc in March congressional elections but lacks a majority for broader reforms, while record 2025 cocaine seizures and a late-April climate conference on fossil fuel transitions have drawn both domestic and international attention. Ongoing U.S. narcotics inquiries add external pressure, yet no formal removal proceedings have advanced as the May 31 presidential vote to choose his successor nears.