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Security crackdowns and political shifts under de la Espri

26 clusters · 634 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia judge orders President De la Espriella to remove photos of corpses

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

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U.S. diplomatic engagement in Latin America

7 clusters · 276 sources · last updated

Latest: Marco Rubio outlines U.S. maritime drug interdiction protocols

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded a diplomatic tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru aimed at strengthening security, economic, and political ties under the “Donroe Doctrine” and the “Shield of the Americas

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Colombia earthquake reconstruction and financial relief

31 clusters · 766 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia issues emergency decrees and creates Fondo Milagro for earthquake recovery

The humanitarian and economic crisis following the August 10 magnitude 7.4 earthquake has transitioned into a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster resulted in approximately 240 deaths, 1,600 injuries, 222 people mi

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Colombia transition: fiscal deficit and asset scrutiny

38 clusters · 177 sources · last updated

Latest: Salto producers to receive $178.5 million in agricultural aid

The transition from President Gustavo Petro to President Abelardo De la Espriella is defined by a widening fiscal gap and significant budget restructuring. Following the submission of a 575.6 trillion peso 2027 budget th

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Colombia government suspension of public media news

4 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia's Emisoras de Paz to relaunch as Emisoras de la Reconciliación

The government of President Abelardo de la Espriella has suspended news, opinion, and community programming across Colombia’s public media system. The directive specifically targets 20 ‘Emisoras de Paz’ (Peace Broadcaste

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Petro probes: appointments, investigations, and scandals

14 clusters · 92 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia: Alleged ‘Mariposas amarillas’ influence network linked to Gustavo Petro

Investigations into President Gustavo Petro’s administration expanded significantly throughout July and August 2026. The Attorney General’s Office opened a formal investigation on 27 July into Juliana Guerrero and her si

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Colombia earthquake recovery and seismic regulation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Pacto Histórico faces internal tension over Álvaro Uribe case

Following an earthquake on August 10, 2026, the Colombian Ministry of Housing, City and Territory proposed a decree to accelerate reconstruction in 15 departments under a national emergency. The plan aimed to streamline

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Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated

Latest: Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

Following his inauguration on August 7, President Abelardo de la Espriella has begun restructuring the Colombian government. He established a cabinet of 18 ministers adhering to gender parity laws, appointing nine men an

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Colombian political conflict over administration conduct

4 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Abelardo de la Espriella releases ‘Libro de la Verdad’ alleging corruption

Political tensions in Colombia have escalated between the current administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella and the former administration of Gustavo Petro. Following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on August 10, P

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Pacto Histórico political and legal challenges in Colombia

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Pacto Histórico launches ‘Gabinete por la Vida’ to oppose De La Espriella

The Pacto Histórico coalition in Colombia is navigating significant legal and institutional challenges. A lawsuit has been filed before the Council of State seeking to annul the election declaration for 25 senators for t

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Regulatory and legal updates in Mexico, Colombia, and others

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia Ministry of Labor repeals 11 employment circulars

Regulatory and legal developments continue to evolve in Mexico and Colombia, with new updates emerging in Ecuador. In Mexico, legal consequences for failing to pay child support have been clarified, including potential

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