Presidential elections were held in the

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in 1856.Elections and Events 1850-1899
The Library UC San Diego Following constitutional reforms in 1853, they were the first direct presidential elections in the country. The elections were free and fair. Following the elections, Congress convened on 4 February 1857 to verify the results. The result was a victory for

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of the Conservative Party.Colombia: Elecciones Presidenciales de 1826 a 1990
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Presidential elections in Colombia