Mainz midfielder Elkin Soto, Al Shabab's Macnelly Torres and America defender Aquivaldo Mosquera have been axed.
Colombia continue to sweat on the fitness of star striker Radamel Falcao as he recovers from a serious knee injury, with Pekerman facing more selection decisions before the final party must be announced on June 2.
Colombian Football Federation president Luis Bedoya told reporters: "There are 26 players in Bogota.
"They will fly to Argentina, where they will meet up with Radamel Falcao and there four (more) will be taken out of the group."
Squad in full:
Defenders: Santiago Arias (PSV), Pablo Armero (Napoli), Eder Alvarez Balanta (River Plate), Luis Perea (Cruz Azul), Carlos Valdes (San Lorenzo), Mario Yepes (Atalanta), Cristian Zapata (Milan), Camilo Zuniga (Napoli)
