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abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Colombia's Next Administration Plans Spending Cuts, Tax Reform, and Resumed Oil Drilling
Colombia's next administration said it will tighten fiscal policy, cut government spending, pursue tax reform to spur investment and restart oil drilling. The steps aim to strengthen public finances. @business reported the plans.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
South Korean Food Firms Sign Contracts and Secure Distribution Spots at First Bogota Event
KOTRA held its first promotion event for South Korean food companies in Bogota last week. Seven firms participated, producing $500,000 in supply contracts and three distribution placements. Exports to Colombia rose 30 percent last year to $4.35 million.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Colombian Rescue Team Departs for Venezuela Carrying Aid
A Colombian urban search-and-rescue team left for earthquake-affected Venezuela on June 26 aboard two military aircraft. The group included personnel from the army, navy, national police and civil defense along with more than 12 tons of supplies. @sentdefender reported the depart…
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upi.comfinance9 days ago
Colombia Cocaine Revenue Reached $16.5 Billion in 2024, Surpassing Oil Exports
Research from EAFIT University found cocaine sales generated $16.5 billion while oil exports earned about $15 billion. Oil output has declined since 2015, while cocaine production volume rose.
tass.compolitics10 days ago
Electoral authorities declare right-wing candidate winner of Colombia presidential runoff
Electoral authorities declared the right-wing candidate the winner of Colombia's presidential runoff on Wednesday. The candidate defeated the progressive opponent by one percentage point after more than 26 million votes were cast.
deccanchronicle.compolitics10 days ago
Colombian Electoral Authorities Confirm Abelardo de la Espriella Presidential Election Win
Colombian electoral authorities completed the legally-binding vote verification and declared Abelardo de la Espriella the winner of the presidential election. The confirmation follows standard post-election procedures.
Al Jazeerapolitics10 days ago
Colombia presidential election decided by 0.96-point margin as Cepeda accepts result
Iván Cepeda conceded defeat three days after voters cast a record number of ballots. Preliminary results showed right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella won by less than one percentage point.
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Nbc Newssports10 days ago
Colombia Defeats DR Congo 1-0 to Advance in World Cup
Daniel Muñoz scored in the 76th minute for a 1-0 victory Tuesday night in Guadalajara. The result gives Colombia six points from two Group K matches.
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
Abelardo De La Espriella Wins Colombia Presidential Runoff Over Ivan Cepeda
Conservative candidate Abelardo De La Espriella defeated Ivan Cepeda in the second round of Colombia’s presidential election. Cepeda was backed by President Gustavo Petro as his preferred successor.
english.elpais.compolitics12 days ago
Abelardo de la Espriella Holds Narrow Lead in Colombia Presidential Runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella led Iván Cepeda 49.7% to 48.7% with 99.9% of votes counted in the June 21 runoff. Cepeda and outgoing President Gustavo Petro said they would challenge results from more than 30,000 stations.
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america.cgtn.comworld12 days ago
Colombia elects right-wing candidate as president in runoff vote
Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as president in a June 21 runoff. Peru's authorities are counting ballots from a June 7 vote that projects a narrow win for conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori.
france24.compolitics13 days ago
Conservative Candidate de la Espriella Holds Narrow Lead in Colombia Presidential Runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella led with 49.7% of votes to Iván Cepeda’s 48.7% after nearly all ballots were counted. Election officials have not declared a winner, and Cepeda said his team would challenge results from more than 30,000 voting stations.
france24.compolitics12 days agoUpdated
Preliminary count gives de la Espriella narrow lead in Colombia presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella received 49.7 percent of the vote to Iván Cepeda's 48.7 percent in the June 21, 2026, runoff. More than 99 percent of ballots were tallied in the preliminary results.
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+16america.cgtn.compolitics13 days ago
Colombia Presidential Vote Heads Toward Narrow Right-Wing Win
Early results point to a razor-thin victory for right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The lawyer has no prior political experience and received an endorsement from a U.S. president.
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France 24politics13 days ago
Colombians vote for president on Sunday
Voters will choose between a candidate favoring renewed military action against armed groups and one supporting changes to the existing peace process. The contest follows six decades of conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands.
Bloombergpolitics13 days agoUpdated
Conservative Candidate Leads Colombia Presidential Runoff
Early results from Colombia’s presidential runoff show a conservative candidate ahead. The outcome could affect security ties with the United States.
Le Mondepolitics12 days agoUpdated
Colombian President Flags Irregularities in Presidential Runoff
Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared the presidential runoff election results invalid after left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda lost to far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Petro cited compromised polling data and software, requesting a judicial investigation.
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abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Colombian Runoff Election Set for Sunday
Voters will choose between two candidates in a presidential runoff on Sunday. The contest centers on differing approaches to negotiations with armed groups and security policy.
Bloombergpolitics14 days ago
Colombian President Criticizes U.S. Endorsement Ahead of Runoff Vote
Colombia's outgoing president criticized a U.S. endorsement of one candidate a day before the presidential runoff. The vote pits the president's preferred successor against a security-focused candidate.
colombiareports.compolitics14 days ago
Ivan Cepeda to face Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia runoff election
Senator Ivan Cepeda will contest the June 2026 presidential runoff against Abelardo de la Espriella after finishing second in the first round. Cepeda secured the Historic Pact nomination and has pledged to expand social programs and agrarian reforms begun under outgoing President…
america.cgtn.comworld15 days ago
Colombia presidential runoff splits Indigenous communities in southwest
Indigenous residents in Colombia's southwest are divided ahead of the presidential runoff. Some express concern that a far-right shift could reverse policies enacted by outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
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colombiareports.comworld15 days ago
Colombian armed groups post TikTok recruitment videos; platform cites bans and enforcement steps
Videos from accounts linked to FARC dissidents, ELN and Clan del Golfo show cash, watches and women, with captions inviting recruits. Six of 33 contacted accounts replied to a fake 17-year-old profile.
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Al Jazeerapolitics15 days ago
De la Espriella Leads Colombia Presidential Runoff Against Cepeda
Abelardo de la Espriella, a criminal-defense lawyer with no prior political experience, won 44 percent of the vote in Colombia's May presidential first round. He faces left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in a June 21 runoff, with AtlasIntel placing him at 52 percent support as of June…
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 days ago
About 100 Colombian FARC Dissidents Surrender Weapons in Putumayo Ceremony
Roughly 100 members of a FARC dissident faction laid down arms Thursday in southern Colombia under a government peace process. The group will now enter a supervised resettlement zone.
Abc Newssports16 days ago
Colombia's Díaz Scores Goal and Assist in World Cup Debut
Luis Díaz recorded a goal and an assist as Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1. His father watched from the stands after being released from a 12-day captivity in late 2023.
axios.compolitics16 days ago
Colombia Presidential Runoff Pits Crime Crackdown Against Peace Talks
Voters will choose between Abelardo de la Espriella, who promises megaprisons and an end to negotiations with armed groups, and Iván Cepeda, who supports continuing current peace efforts. The runoff occurs Sunday amid rising violent crime.
thecitypaperbogota.comscience17 days ago
Colombian Runoff Election to Decide Future of Amazon Peasant Reserve Zones
Voters will choose between leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in the June 21 runoff. The outcome will affect land rights programs and deforestation policies in Colombia's Amazon region.
japantoday.compolitics20 days ago
Colombian Leftist Candidate Signals Flexibility on Petro Peace Process
Ivan Cepeda said on June 14 he would consider overhauling the peace initiative started by outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda is Petro's closest political ally and a declared presidential candidate.
Euronewspolitics22 days ago
Colombian ship delivers nearly 100 tonnes of aid to Cuba
A vessel from Cartagena reached Havana on Friday carrying food, medicine and solar panels. The delivery follows new U.S. sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company and recent power outages.
nypost.compolitics23 days ago
U.S. Denies Visa to Mamdani; Petro Subject to Drug-Trafficking Probe
The State Department told Colombia to cancel a scheduled meeting in New York this week between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Gustavo Petro during United Nations events.
Abc Newsworld25 days ago
Colombian Candidates Trade Allegations of Voter Pressure as They Head to Presidential Runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella called for an investigation after his rival Iván Cepeda received more than 70 percent of the vote in 109 municipalities with active illegal armed groups. The runoff is set for June 21.
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Trump Endorses de la Espriella in Colombian Presidential Runoff; Petro Accuses Him of Interference
Outgoing President Gustavo Petro said President Trump's endorsement of right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella amounts to interference. Colombians vote in the runoff in less than two weeks.
france24.compolitics30 days ago
Petro Withdraws Constitution Rewrite Proposal to Broaden Coalition Ahead of Presidential Runoff
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is reversing his plan to rewrite the constitution ahead of this month's presidential runoff election.
Al Jazeeraworld30 days ago
First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld32 days ago
Colombian Contractors Arrive in Nyala to Support RSF via CAR Route in Early May
Ayin Network reported that Colombian contractors transited through the Central African Republic and joined RSF forces in South Darfur. Human Rights Watch documented prior deployments and UAE-linked logistics.
winnipegfreepress.comworld32 days ago
U.S. Treasury Bought Gold from Industry Colombia Asked to Sanction
Colombia’s defense minister asked the Trump administration to place financial sanctions on the country’s illegal gold industry. The Treasury Department had continued purchasing gold from that same supply chain for years.
Al Jazeerapolitics32 days agoUpdated
Colombian Voters Give 47% to Tough-on-Crime Candidate in First Round
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face each other after neither secured more than 50 percent in Sunday's first round.
abcnews.go.compolitics33 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential First Round With No Candidate Securing Majority
No candidate reached an outright majority in the first round of Colombia's presidential election held May 31, 2026. A runoff between the top two candidates is projected for June 21.
Military.compolitics33 days ago
De la Espriella and Cepeda Advance to Colombia’s Presidential Runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella received nearly 44 percent of the vote and Iván Cepeda less than 41 percent in Colombia's May 31 first-round presidential election. The candidates will face each other in a runoff on June 21.
Newsweekpolitics34 days ago
Colombian Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After de la Espriella Takes First Round
Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will face each other after neither secured a majority in Sunday's first-round vote. De la Espriella received nearly 44 percent and Cepeda just under 41 percent.
abcnews.go.comworld34 days ago
De la Espriella and Cepeda Advance to Colombia Presidential Runoff on June 21
Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will compete in Colombia's presidential runoff scheduled for June 21. The Associated Press reported the outcome in its Spanish-language coverage.
america.cgtn.comworld34 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential Election
Presidential elections are underway in Colombia with heightened security measures in place in several high-risk areas, as reported by Al Jazeera correspondent Teresa Bo from Bogota.
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France 24politics34 days agoUpdated
Colombians Vote in First Round of Presidential Election
Voters went to the polls Sunday to choose a successor to President Gustavo Petro. Left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda leads polls ahead of a possible June runoff.
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france24.compolitics34 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential Election Expected to Reach June Runoff
Millions of Colombians cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election that polls indicate will advance to a June 21 runoff. Three candidates lead the field ahead of the first-round vote.
France 24politics34 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential Election as Coca Production Hits Record and Guerrilla Violence Surges
Voters went to the polls on Sunday to choose between continued dialogue with armed groups or a shift toward direct confrontation. The outcome will shape national security policy and relations with neighboring states.
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uctoday.compolitics34 days ago
Colombia Presidential Election Heads to Likely Runoff Between Cepeda and De La Espriella
Voters go to the polls Sunday in Colombia's presidential election. Recent surveys show left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda and hard-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella as the top two contenders, with neither expected to win an outright majority.
winnipegfreepress.comworld35 days ago
FARC Dissidents Resume Armed Conflict in Colombia’s Catatumbo Region
Al Jazeera reported that a rebel FARC faction says it returned to war after a historic peace deal failed to deliver security and social change. The group is fighting rivals for control of territory and drug trafficking routes in the Catatumbo region.
politics35 days ago
Al Jazeera Gains Rare Access to Armed Group in Catatumbo Ahead of Colombia’s Presidential Election
Al Jazeera correspondent Teresa Bo filed exclusive reporting from Catatumbo on armed dissident groups that rejected the peace deal and their positions on Colombia's upcoming election.
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france24.compolitics35 days ago
Colombians Vote Sunday in Presidential Election Expected to Reach June Runoff
Voters will choose among 14 candidates on May 31. No candidate is projected to reach the 50 percent threshold needed to win outright, making a June 21 runoff between the top two finishers nearly certain.
france24.compolitics35 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential Election on May 31
Voters will choose among 14 candidates in the first round. A runoff is scheduled for June 21 if no candidate receives more than 50 percent.
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freepressjournal.inpolitics35 days ago
Colombians Vote in First Round of Presidential Election as Iván Cepeda Leads Polls
Voters choose among 14 candidates on May 31 with a June 21 runoff likely. Security and drug policy divide the leading contenders ahead of the first round.
thecitypaperbogota.comworld35 days ago
Remote Colombian Rock Formations See Rising Visitor Numbers
Three sandstone buttes rise 2,000 feet above the jungle near Venezuela. Record visitor numbers and a shift from gold mining are reshaping the local economy.
america.cgtn.compolitics36 days ago
Colombians to Elect New President Sunday
More than 41.2 million voters will choose among 14 candidates on May 31, with a runoff possible June 21 if no one secures a majority. The contest tests outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s agenda on peace talks, economic reforms, and foreign policy.
america.cgtn.comworld36 days ago
Colombia to Hold Presidential Election on May 31 Amid Ongoing Armed Group Activity in Caqueta
@AJEnglish reported that an EMC faction banned road and river travel in parts of Caqueta days before Colombia’s presidential election. Candidates are split over whether to continue or abandon former President Gustavo Petro’s Total Peace policy.
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etftrends.comfinance36 days ago
Colombia Presidential Election to Decide Oil Policy
Colombia's 2026 presidential election is drawing attention to the country's oil sector. Current policies under President Gustavo Petro have reduced new exploration contracts and contributed to falling production.
riotimesonline.comworld36 days ago
Colombia Military Tests Drones in Andes as Guerrillas Use Devices
Colombian armed forces conducted drone tests in mountainous terrain. Guerrilla groups have already deployed similar devices in remote areas. The military is acquiring comparable systems in response.
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Al Jazeeraworld36 days ago
Colombian candidates debate Petro Total Peace policy ahead of May 31 vote
Presidential candidates are discussing Gustavo Petro's Total Peace plan as Colombia prepares to vote on May 31. The policy aimed to negotiate with armed groups but has not produced lasting peace.
Euronewsworld36 days ago
Colombians Vote Sunday in Presidential Election
Voters will choose a successor to President Gustavo Petro on May 31. The campaign has featured competition between the governing left and several right-leaning candidates.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics37 days ago
Colombian Lawyer Campaigns on Crime Record Ahead of Sunday Vote
A criminal defense attorney is running for president in Colombia's election scheduled for this Sunday. He presents his professional background as evidence of a strict stance on crime.
politics40 days ago
Colombian Voters to Choose Next President in 2026 Election
Colombia's presidential election will determine whether the country continues with its current left-leaning government or shifts toward candidates promising stronger measures against crime. Several candidates are competing to succeed the sitting president.
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