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Yonhapfinance1 day ago
Yonhap Publishes 2026 English Almanac on South Korea's 2025 Events
Yonhap News Agency released its annual English-language yearbook on Monday. The 480-page handbook covers politics, the economy, society, culture and sports from the prior year.
Abc Newsworld7 days ago
El Salvador Ruling Party Ratifies Bukele Candidacy for 2027 Election
El Salvador's ruling party ratified President Nayib Bukele's candidacy for the February 2027 presidential election on Monday. The move follows a July 2025 constitutional reform that permits indefinite reelection.
Abc Newspolitics14 days ago
Paris Appeals Court to Rule on Le Pen Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election
A Paris appeals court is scheduled to rule Tuesday on whether Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election. The decision follows her March 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.
france24.compolitics18 days ago
France Sets 2027 Presidential Election Dates for April 18 and May 2
The first round of France's next presidential election will occur on April 18, 2027, with the runoff on May 2. Officials finalized the dates during a cabinet meeting on July 1.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics23 days ago
French 2027 presidential election one year away as party awaits appeal verdict
The French presidential election is scheduled for 2027. A political party is awaiting a July 7 appeal verdict while maintaining a lead in opinion surveys.
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Al Jazeerapolitics26 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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France 24politics29 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.
Bloombergpolitics29 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 Mondepolitics28 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.compolitics30 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.
Bloombergpolitics30 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.compolitics30 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.comworld31 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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Al Jazeerapolitics31 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…
Al Jazeerapolitics32 days ago
Brazilian Police Raid Properties of Senator Jaques Wagner and Others in Banco Master Probe
Federal agents executed 18 search warrants on 18 Jun 2026 targeting Senator Jaques Wagner and others linked to the liquidated Banco Master. The operation is part of a widening corruption investigation that now touches both major political camps ahead of October’s presidential ele…
axios.compolitics32 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.
gatestoneinstitute.orgpolitics37 days ago
Center-left candidate holds first major rally ahead of presidential decision
Raphaël Glucksmann will hold a rally in Aubervilliers on June 13. The event comes one week after a rival gathering and before a three-month decision window on a presidential run.
Al Jazeeraworld44 days ago
Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez on June 7
Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party faces Roberto Sanchez in Sunday's runoff. Recent polls show the candidates nearly tied after Fujimori led earlier in the campaign.
The Japan Timespolitics48 days ago
Brazilian President Links Proposed Tariffs to Election Rival
Hours after a 25% tariff proposal on Brazil, the president directed supporters to use a nickname tying the measure to his October election opponent. The phrase spread on social media the same day.
abcnews.go.compolitics49 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.compolitics49 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.
Newsweekpolitics50 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.
france24.compolitics50 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.
deccanchronicle.comfinance50 days ago
Le Pen Leads Rivals in French Runoff Polling Scenarios
A Toluna-Harris Interactive poll conducted May 25-27 shows Marine Le Pen ahead in three hypothetical second-round matchups. The survey tested her against three other candidates under the assumption she can run in the April 2027 election.
uctoday.compolitics50 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.
france24.compolitics51 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.compolitics51 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.inpolitics51 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.
america.cgtn.compolitics52 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.comworld52 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.comfinance52 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.
Al Jazeeraworld52 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics53 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.
france24.compolitics59 days ago
French Prime Minister Announces Presidential Candidacy
The current French prime minister announced a run for president in 2027. The announcement positions the candidate as a centrist successor to the current administration.
riotimesonline.comworld66 days ago
Colombia's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in First Quarter
Colombia's gross domestic product expanded at a faster pace than anticipated during the first three months of 2026. The data was released as the country prepares for a presidential election this month. Officials have not issued a statement linking the figures to the vote.
thehindu.comsports68 days ago
National Rally Responds to Kylian Mbappé Comments on Presidential Election
French football captain Kylian Mbappé expressed concerns about the National Rally winning next year’s presidential election. The party’s president and Marine Le Pen responded to the remarks. Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid, cited the consequences for the country if the party ca…
France 24politics69 days ago
Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Election First Round
Conservative Keiko Fujimori holds the lead in the first round of Peru's presidential election with leftist Roberto Sanchez in second place. Vote counting continues with the final result expected on May 15. The tally has been slowed by logistical failures and allegations of fraud.
en.rfi.frpolitics77 days ago
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Announces 2027 French Presidential Bid
Veteran leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on May 3, 2026, that he will run in the 2027 French presidential election, marking his fourth attempt. The 74-year-old head of La France Insoumise cited global threats including war, climate change, and economic crisis as reason…
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america.cgtn.comworld85 days ago
Poll Shows Colombian Candidate Cepeda Leading Five Weeks Before Presidential Election
Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda has strengthened his lead in the latest poll, positioning him to defeat conservative rivals in a runoff. The survey, conducted five weeks before the vote, reflects shifting voter preferences. Colombia prepares for the election amid the…
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Peru Schedules Presidential Run-Off for June 7 Amid US Fighter Jet Purchase
Peru is set to hold a presidential run-off election on June 7, as voters await the outcome of the initial vote. Separately, the country has made a multi-billion-dollar purchase of fighter jets from the United States. Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reported on these developments.
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Bbcworld86 days ago
Bombing on Colombian Highway Kills 14, Authorities Blame FARC Dissidents
A bombing on a highway in Colombia's southern Cauca region killed at least 14 people and injured dozens, including minors. Authorities attributed the attack to guerrilla insurgents linked to dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. The incident occurred a…
bbc.co.ukworld86 days ago
Bomb Attack in Southwestern Colombia Kills Seven Ahead of Presidential Election
A roadside bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on April 25, 2026, killing seven civilians and injuring more than 20, according to local authorities. The incident is part of recent violence attributed to FARC dissidents. It occurs weeks before the country's presidential electio…
theaviationist.comworld89 days ago
Peru Defers $3.5 Billion F-16 Purchase; Two Ministers Resign
Peru's interim President Jose Maria Balcazar announced the deferral of a decision on purchasing F-16 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, leading to the resignations of the defense and foreign ministers. The U.S. ambassador to Peru expressed concerns over the delay. The decision co…
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Peruvian Presidential Candidate Pledges Mining Rule Overhaul Ahead of Runoff Election
A presidential candidate in Peru has pledged to overhaul mining rules as the runoff election approaches. The pledge targets changes to regulations in the mining sector, a key part of Peru's economy driven by copper exports. This occurs in the context of Peru's electoral system, w…
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