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riotimesonline.comColombians Vote in First Round of Presidential Election, Setting Up Runoff Between Cepeda and de la Espriella
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.comDe 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.
NewsweekColombian Candidates Advance to June 21 Presidential Runoff
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.comDe 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.comColombians 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.
France 24Colombians 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.
france24.comColombians 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 24Colombians Choose Between Peace Process and Security-First Approach in Presidential Election
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.
uctoday.comColombia 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.comFARC 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.
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.
france24.comColombians 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.comColombians 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.
zcomm.orgColombians 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.
variety.comRemote 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.comColombians Vote for New President
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.comColombia 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.
etftrends.comColombia 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.comColombia 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.
Al JazeeraColombian 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.
EuronewsColombians 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.comColombian 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.
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.
en.antaranews.comReport Detects Cocaine and Production Chemicals in Colombian Tap Water
A Center for a Secure Free Society study found traces of cocaine and related chemicals in treated drinking water from several Colombian cities. The samples were collected between late 2025 and early 2026.
marketwatch.comColombia Faces Natural Gas Shortfall After Strait of Hormuz Closure
Colombia is experiencing rising natural gas demand while domestic production declines. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has restricted global LNG supply. The country has relied on imports to cover the shortfall.
thebogotapost.comColombia Indigenous Groups Report Concerns Over Mining and Wind Energy Projects
Wayuú and Yukpa communities in northern Colombia describe ongoing effects from coal mining and new renewable energy developments. Leaders cite water scarcity, displacement, and health issues in La Guajira and Cesar regions.
app.buzzsumo.comColombian Singer Totó la Momposina Dies at Age 85
Totó la Momposina, a prominent Colombian vocalist known for performing cumbia and other folk styles, died from a heart attack at age 85. Her children announced the death on Instagram.
theyeshivaworld.comDrone Attacks by Armed Groups Rise in Colombia
Drone strikes by armed groups in Colombia increased from one recorded attack in 2023 to 149 in 2025, according to ACLED data. The attacks have struck civilian areas including homes, schools and hospitals, with injuries now in the hundreds.
Former Colombian Army Soldiers Admit to Extrajudicial Killings in Transitional Justice Hearings
Former National Army soldiers have confessed to taking part in extrajudicial killings as part of Colombia’s peace process. The confessions were made directly to the victims’ families. @AJEnglish reported the development.
theolivepress.esColombian Candidate Linked to Neo-Nazi Active Club Group
A video posted on Feb. 26 shows men in Bogota painting over graffiti and replacing it with a logo used by a Colombian political candidate. Bellingcat and Cerosetenta investigated the candidate's connections to a neo-Nazi Active Club group. The report details the findings of that…
winnipegfreepress.comFour Miners Killed in Explosion at Colombian Coal Mine
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of four miners following an underground explosion in central Colombia. A senior official confirmed the deaths on Sunday, one week after a similar accident at another mine in the region killed nine people.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewColombia Calls on Glencore to Hold Talks on Coal Mine Shutdown
Colombian officials have asked Glencore to meet with government representatives and local communities regarding the planned closure of a coal mine. The request follows the company's announcement of the shutdown. Discussions are expected to address the operational and community im…
NprColombia Plans to Cull Invasive Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar's Zoo as Population Surges
Anant Ambani has proposed moving up to 80 hippos from Doradal, Colombia, to his Vantara wildlife reserve in Gujarat, India. The offer comes after Colombia's government announced a plan in mid-April to cull up to 80 animals this year to control a population that has grown to 200.…
thehindu.comNearly 60 Nations Agree on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Plans at Colombia Summit
Nearly 60 countries convened in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the first conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, agreeing to create national roadmaps for the shift. The event, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, addressed energy security amid high fossil fu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIndian Businessman's Son Offers to Relocate Colombia's Invasive Hippos
Anant Ambani has proposed moving 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's animals to a sanctuary in India to avoid culling. The hippos, declared invasive in Colombia, have impacted local ecosystems. The offer includes a detailed plan for their safe translocation.
Substrate placeholder — needs review60 Governments Convene in Colombia on Fossil Fuel Transition Strategies as Israel-Iran War Drives Energy Price Surge
Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, are convening in Santa Marta, Colombia, starting Tuesday for the first international meeting on practical steps to phase out fossil fuels. The discussions focus on financial, regulatory and planning tools amid…
america.cgtn.comPoll 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBombing 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…
upi.comExplosive Device on Colombia's Pan-American Highway Kills 14 and Injures 38, Including Children
An explosive device detonated on a busy highway in southwestern Colombia, killing at least 14 people and injuring 38 others, including five children. Authorities attributed the attack to FARC dissidents amid a series of recent violent incidents in the region. Colombian officials…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBomb 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…
Wataru Iwasaki / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Global Expert Panel Launched to Aid Fossil Fuel Transition
A new panel of experts has been established to assist countries in reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The initiative was announced during an international conference in Santa Marta, Colombia. The panel aims to provide advice on energy transitions aligned with climate goals.
citizen.co.zaColombian Woman Learns in Adulthood of Genital Modification Performed at Birth in Indigenous Community
A woman born in a remote Indigenous community in Colombia learned in adulthood that she had been subjected to female genital mutilation on her birth day. The practice occurred in Colombia's coffee-growing region. @AFP reported the details without attribution.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewColombia Announces 100% Tariffs on Ecuador Imports Amid Trade Tensions
Colombia plans to impose 100% tariffs on all imports from Ecuador, as announced by President Gustavo Petro. The measure responds to Ecuador's recent decision to block Colombian imports. This action escalates ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes between the two neighboring countr…