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Colombia transition standoff deepens
Overview
The constitutional showdown over the inauguration continues. President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella says he will be sworn in at a southern military garrison, while outgoing President Gustavo Petro maintains the ceremony must occur in Congress and has barred military use. Petro announced he will not attend the oath and delivered a final address urging peaceful Independence Day gatherings. De la Espriella has named his first senior team, including Carlos Ríos as secretary‑general of the Presidency, and proposed adapting a presidential seat in Barranquilla, prompting debate over decentralisation between senators María José Pizarro and María Fernanda Cabal.
Union leaders organised a nationwide march on July 20 protesting what they called U.S. interference and a fiscal tightening that could affect 700,000 public workers. The opposition Pacto Histórico pledged “firm, responsible and alternative” resistance to the incoming administration.
Vice‑president‑elect José Manuel Restrepo concluded a Washington tour, presenting the “La Patria Milagro” economic roadmap and securing more than 50 meetings. He announced follow‑up actions: a July 25 meeting with the IDB Vice‑President, worktables with U.S. officials starting July 28, an August launch tied to the fourth industrial revolution, and a September investment summit in New York. The transition remains marked by political tension, legislative positioning, and a drive for international financing ahead of the scheduled August 7 transfer of power.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[POLITICS] 13 sourcesColombia's New Congress Inaugurated as Debate Rages Over Military Venue for De La Espriella's OathColombia inaugurated its 2026‑2030 Congress amid a fragmented legislature, while lawmakers debate a proposal to hold president‑elect De La Espriella's oath in a military garrison.
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4 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian Constitutional Court blocks Venezuela peace memorandumColombia's Constitutional Court halted a Venezuela‑signed peace memorandum, sending it to President Petro for constitutional treaty approval after a lawsuit by a law student and a citizen.
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5 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesUS maintains sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo PetroThe US says it will keep Colombian President Gustavo Petro on the OFAC sanctions list and his visa revoked, citing concerns over his anti‑drug policies and coca cultivation.
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5 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombia peace accord faces cuts; UN backs JEPColombia’s peace implementation agency warns against cuts to its mandate, while the UN Security Council backs the JEP and pledges $13 million for peace projects.
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6 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia's 2026 President Plans to Relocate Executive to BarranquillaAnalysts say Colombia’s 2026 president may move the executive from Bogotá to Barranquilla, linking the plan to the historic Ralito Pact, Char family dominance, and pending corruption charges against Arturo Char
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6 days ago
[POLITICS] 12 sourcesColombia’s Vice President‑Elect José Manuel Restrepo meets US Congress and Secretary of State Marco RubioColombia’s vice‑president‑elect José Manuel Restrepo met bipartisan US Congress members and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boost security, trade and investment ties ahead of the new government’s August 7 sw‑
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7 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia's Congress Holds Authority Over Presidential Inauguration VenueColombia’s Congress, not the president‑elect, decides if the inauguration venue can move from the capital, requiring a majority vote and coordination with protocol offices ahead of Abelardo de la Espriella’s 20
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7 days ago
[POLITICS] 58 sourcesColombia's presidential transition marred by sabotage claims and political tensionColombia's transition faces sabotage accusations, fraud claims, UN warnings and security concerns as Petro challenges De La Espriella’s inauguration.
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8 days ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesAngie Rodriguez alleges espionage, threats and attempted poisoning inside Petro's Colombian governmentAngie Rodriguez, former Colombian fund director, claims internal espionage, threats and a poisoning attempt, sparking a political clash within President Petro’s administration.
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9 days ago
[POLITICS] 36 sourcesPetro bans military base for De la Espriella's inauguration as Colombia prepares transitionPetro barred military sites for De la Espriella’s inauguration, insisting the oath be before Congress, while the transition team meets U.S. and World Bank officials ahead of the Aug 7 handover.
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9 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesPilar Rueda returns to Colombia's JEP amid reform debatePilar Rueda, wife of Senator Iván Cepeda, returned to the JEP on 8 July after resigning for the campaign, as President‑elect de la Espriña pushes reforms to the peace‑process tribunal.
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9 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian President Gustavo Petro Posts Controversial Tweet About Juan Guillermo Cuadrado's FatherPresident Gustavo Petro claimed armed traffickers likely killed Juan Guillermo Cuadrado’s father, sparking backlash after the player’s post‑World Cup call to candidate Abelardo de la Espriella; midfielder Juan
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10 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia's Germán Calderón launches anti‑corruption probes in transitionGermán Calderón, newly appointed head of Colombia’s anti‑corruption agency, filed criminal complaints against the National Land Agency and an Ecopetrol subsidiary over irregular contracts during the government‑
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10 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia's Petro‑De la Espriella transition faces unprecedented hostile ruptureColombia's transition from Petro to De la Espriella is marked by non‑recognition of results, civil‑disobedience threats, and politicised handover, posing a serious risk to governance.
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10 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombia election prompts US and regional partners to demand orderly power transferAfter Colombia’s close presidential election, the US, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and other regional states urged Colombian authorities to respect the constitution and ensure an orderly transfer of power to
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11 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBrazil's Lula warns of instability in Colombia ahead of presidential transitionLula voiced concern over Colombia’s democratic stability as the country faces a polarized transition to president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella.
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13 days ago
[POLITICS] 62 sourcesColombia's contested presidential transition sparks regional calls for peaceful power handoverColombia’s outgoing President Petro disputes the election of Abelardo de la Espriella, suspending the transition. The US, 12 Shield of the Americas nations and Brazil urge a peaceful, constitutional handover, a
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14 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesColombia's government files criminal complaint against Carlos Alonso LucioColombia’s government filed a criminal complaint against Carlos Alonso Lucio, a close aide to president‑elect De La Espriella, for statements deemed to defame President Petro, amid a suspended presidential hand
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14 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia President Petro alleges algorithmic fraud in June electionColombia’s President Gustavo Petro claims foreign‑backed algorithms altered the June election, citing a U.S. server, Israeli firm BlackCube and a lobbying effort favoring winner Abelardo de La Espriella.
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15 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesDan Newlin denies alleged $1.9 million foreign contribution to Colombian campaignU.S. lawyer Dan Newlin denies President Petro’s claim he funneled $1.8‑$1.9 million to Abelardo De La Espriella’s Colombian campaign, calling for proof and labeling the allegation false.
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15 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesColombia's Ecopetrol faces board overhaul and refinery hiring pause under new administrationColombia’s Ecopetrol is undergoing a board reshuffle by incoming president Abelardo de la Espriella and has halted hiring for refinery maintenance amid procurement concerns.
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15 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombian President Gustavo Petro files defamation suits and battles Medellín mayor over muralOutgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced defamation lawsuits over alleged attacks on his family and launched a social‑media feud with Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez over a disputed mural, citing
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16 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesColombia's President Petro signs extradition of drug gang leader 'Chiquito Malo' to U.SColombia's President Gustavo Petro authorized the extradition of Clan del Golfo leader “Chiquito Malo” to the U.S., ending negotiations with the cartel and prompting a judicial pause in peace talks with the Seg
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16 days ago
[POLITICS] 90 sourcesColombia's president‑elect suspends transition amid coup accusationsPresident‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella halted Colombia’s transition on 7 July, accusing outgoing President Gustavo Petro of a coup and refusing to recognize the election, while Petro vowed to transfer power 6
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16 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia's President Petro asks Trump to lift U.S. sanctionsColombian President Gustavo Petro asked U.S. President Donald Trump on July 3 to lift his family’s placement on the OFAC “Clinton list,” citing financial restrictions, while also discussing drug‑eradication and
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17 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia probes ex‑officials over Odebrecht money and Clan del Golfo dealingsColombia’s prosecutors charge former campaign chief Roberto Prieto for hidden Odebrecht funding, while the new government seeks U.S. scrutiny of alleged deals between ex‑peace commissioner Danilo Rueda and the
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17 days ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesColombia intelligence report says Gulf Clan expands during peace talksColombian intelligence warns that the Gulf Clan expanded its territory, recruitment, drug and mining crimes, and hit‑man operations during peace negotiations, raising concerns over the country's total‑peace eff
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17 days ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesColombia President Gustavo Petro attacks transition talks, warns of egg taxColombia's President Gustavo Petro said transition meetings must be public, rejecting claims they need not be a spectacle, and warned the next government may add VAT to eggs, citing farmer concerns.
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17 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesGustavo Petro asks Trump to lift OFAC sanctions and back Colombia's crop‑substitution programColombia’s President Gustavo Petro asked Donald Trump to remove him from the OFAC sanctions list and urged continued U.S. backing for the country’s crop‑substitution program targeting illicit coca cultivation.
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 41 sourcesColombia President‑Elect De la Espriella suspends transition with outgoing PetroColombia’s president‑elect De la Espriella halted the transition with outgoing Petro after Petro denied the election result and alleged fraud, sparking legal moves, business worries and opposition calls for dis
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDonald Trump says he'll try to lift OFAC sanctions on Colombia's Gustavo PetroDonald Trump called Colombian President Gustavo Petro a “good man” and pledged to try to lift OFAC sanctions, while discussing anti‑drug progress and urging U.S. help to curb Colombian polarization.
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrump pledges to help Colombian President Petro leave US OFAC sanctions listTrump called Colombian President Petro a “good man” and promised to seek his removal from the OFAC sanctions list, while discussing drug cooperation and regional polarization.
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 11 sourcesColombian President Petro asks Trump to lift US sanctions as coca‑eradication targets are discussedPresident Petro told Trump Colombia had cleared 30,000 ha of coca, sought removal from the OFAC sanctions list, and was praised as “a good man”; UN data later showed only 9,200 ha eradicated.
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombian President Gustavo Petro meets Pope León XIV in VaticanPresident Gustavo Petro met Pope León XIV in the Vatican, discussing peace, organized crime, climate and agrarian reform ahead of Colombia’s presidential transition.
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18 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesPresident Gustavo Petro meets Pope Leo XIV at the VaticanPresident Gustavo Petro met Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, discussing Colombia’s sociopolitical issues, crime and climate, while his girlfriend Vanessa Cortés appeared in the delegation.
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19 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGustavo Petro's administration ends as Colombia elects new presidentColombia's June 21 election saw the opposition win by ~250,000 votes over Petro's candidate; Petro's term ended amid fiscal deficits, and a new finance minister was appointed to restore stability.
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19 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombia's Council of State Suspends Peace Talks with Second MarquetariaColombia's Council of State has temporarily halted the peace dialogue with the Second Marquetaria, deeming it a high‑impact criminal group and suspending the related legal resolution pending a court case.
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23 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia's President Petro accuses Char family of parallel bank and vote‑buyingPresident Gustavo Petro said the Char family runs a ‘parallel bank’ that finances armed groups in Barranquilla, alleges they bought votes for president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella, and urged mayor Alejandro
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23 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia President Gustavo Petro Accused of Undermining Democratic Norms and Favoring Criminal GroupsPresident Gustavo Petro is criticized for refusing to accept election loss and for alleged deals that eased pressure on criminal groups like the Clan del Golfo and protected former FARC dissidents.
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23 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAlfredo Garzón warns Abelardo de la Espriella will block reparations for Colombia's state‑crime victimsAlfredo Garzón says ultra‑right Abelardo de la Espriella will halt reparations for ten million Colombian state‑crime victims, while promoting a graphic novel about his brother’s murder.
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24 days ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesColombia probes alleged Petro-era collusion with Clan del GolfoColombia’s incoming president ordered probes into alleged Petro‑era deals with Clan del Golfo involving former peace chief Danilo Rueda, defense minister Iván Velásquez, and possible ELN interference.
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24 days ago
[POLITICS] 29 sourcesAbelardo De La Espriella probes alleged Clan del Golfo links during Colombia's transitionColombia’s president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella orders investigations into alleged Clan del Golfo ties, starts the transition, and issues a security ultimatum to armed groups.
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25 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDonald Trump backs ultra‑right candidates across Latin AmericaSince returning to the White House in 2025, US President Donald Trump has openly supported ultra‑right candidates in multiple Latin American elections, drawing opposition accusations of foreign interference.
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25 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesColombian ex‑officials investigated over alleged Clan del Golfo collusionColombia opens probes into former officials after audio leaks suggest secret deals with Clan del Golfo, prompting the defence minister to label any truth as a possible crime.
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26 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia's JEP faces budget cuts under President Abelardo de la EspriellaPresident-elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s criticism may lead to funding cuts for Colombia’s JEP, risking victims' justice and the broader 2016 peace agreement mechanisms.
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26 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAbelardo de la Espriella Announces Health Plan, Rejects Hair Implant RumorColombia’s president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella denied hair‑implant rumors and unveiled a health‑sector transition plan, including a COP 10 trillion shock injection and EPS financing reforms.
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26 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia's President Gustavo Petro Honored for Peaceful Election as National Jersey Debate ArisesThe UN lauds Colombia’s peaceful presidential election and backs new leader Gustavo Petro, whose celebration in a national football jersey triggers debate over sports symbols in politics.
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28 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDonald Trump’s involvement in Brazil and Colombia elections raises regional tensionsDonald Trump’s comments on Brazil’s election and a pre‑count victory claim by Colombia’s Abelardo de la Esprienda, accompanied by a congratulatory call from Trump, have heightened political tensions in the two‑
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28 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian diaspora in US urges President De la Espriella to aid undocumented workersColombian leaders in NY/NJ demand President De la Espriella leverage ties with Trump to aid undocumented workers, improve consular services, and recognize their remittance‑driven votes.
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28 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesAbelardo de la Espriella's election strengthens US‑Colombia tiesAbelardo de la Espriella’s June 2025 win brings a right‑wing Colombian government, earning President Trump’s praise and promising stronger US‑Colombia security and economic cooperation, amid a regional shift to
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28 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombian Senator Martha Peralta Freed After Supreme Court Questioning in UNGRD Corruption ProbeColombian Senator Martha Peralta was released after a five‑day Supreme Court questioning over alleged UNGRD corruption, with investigators still considering further action.
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28 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia election dispute: President Petro alleges Israeli hacking of vote countColombia's President Petro accuses Israel of hacking election software after right‑wing candidate De La Espriella leads in a narrow preliminary count, calling for a recount and audit.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia's President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriña Secures US Backing and Seeks Congressional CoalitionColombia's president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriña gains U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno’s support and plans a congressional coalition backed by the Centre Democratic party.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian Senator Martha Peralta Remains Detained During UNGRD Corruption ProbeSenator Martha Peralta stays detained after a judge rejected her habeas petition; she faces a Supreme Court probe over alleged UNGRD contract manipulation and vote‑buying in Colombia.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian presidential hopeful Ivan Sepeda, Sofia University alum, campaigns on reformIvan Sepeda, a Sofia University‑educated senator, leads Colombia’s left‑wing presidential bid, pushing agricultural reform and justice for conflict victims while opposing a U.S.-backed right‑wing rival.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUS Congress divided over Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la EspriellaUS Democrats demand an investigation into Colombian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella over alleged paramilitary and financial ties, while Republican lawmakers defend him, showcasing a partisan split in the U.S
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAbelardo De la Espriella receives musical endorsement from Yeison Jiménez’s widow and popular artistsYeison Jiménez’s widow and popular Colombian artists adapted his song “MLP” to endorse presidential hopeful Abelardo De la Espriella, urging voters to choose him in the June 21 runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 10 sourcesColombia Senator Martha Peralta Detained in UNGRD Corruption ProbeColombian Supreme Court detains Senator Martha Peralta to secure her appearance in the UNGRD corruption case, rejecting her habeas corpus claim amid allegations of contract‑peddling in La Guajira.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 9 sourcesAbelardo de la Espriella Leads Colombian Runoff PollsColombian runoff: Abelardo de la Espriella leads Iván Cepeda in polls (≈50‑53 % vs 44‑46 %), consolidates conservative support, avoids smear tactics; World Cup dominates public attention ahead of Sunday’s vote.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUS Democrats warn Trump against meddling in Colombia presidential runoffEleven U.S. Democrats, led by Rep. Chuy García, warned Trump not to back far‑right Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia’s presidential runoff, citing concerns of U.S. interference and urging respect for the Col
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesBucaramanga activates security measures for Colombian presidential runoffBucaramanga imposes a security protocol and dry‑law ban before Colombia’s presidential runoff, joining national alerts over possible protests in five major cities.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian President Gustavo Petro barred from using X ahead of second‑round electionA Medellín judge ordered Colombian President Gustavo Petro to stop using his X account and official channels for election propaganda ahead of the second‑round presidential vote, citing breach of a prior court‑i
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella’s US citizenship deemed constitutionally incompatibleFormer Colombian magistrates warn that presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella’s U.S. citizenship conflicts with constitutional loyalty requirements ahead of the 21 June election.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 15 sourcesGustavo Petro defies court order, accuses U.S. of election disinformationPresident Gustavo Petro ignored a court injunction, kept attacking rival Abelardo de la Espriella and warned of a U.S.–funded “Operation Ajax” disinformation campaign, while ICE detained activist Beto Coral in
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia suspends congresswoman Gloria Arizabaleta amid Petro campaign disputeColombia's House of Representatives has provisionally suspended congresswoman Gloria Arizabaleta, who represents Valle del Cauca, until July 20, 2026, over alleged political interference in President Gustavo P
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUS influence on Colombian election sparks criticismAnalysts criticize US shift to soft‑power interference, citing Trump’s endorsement of a Colombian candidate and urging Latin America to safeguard democratic sovereignty.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombia: Family of Late Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras Endorses Abelardo de la EspriellaFamily of deceased Colombian vice‑president Germán Vargas Lleras publicly backed presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, citing shared policies and urging respect for election results.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia President Gustavo Petro faces health scandal amid mixed reform legacyPresident Gustavo Petro’s final months combine contested reforms with a health‑system scandal involving a major EPS, alleged misappropriation of COP 5 trillion and a criminal network of 168 actors.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia's Caribbean Region Pushes Development Agenda Ahead of 2024 ElectionColombia’s think tanks unveil the Caribe 2030 plan to prioritize the Caribbean region’s poverty and security issues, while the incoming president faces a 6‑7% fiscal deficit and high debt, demanding disciplined
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesArgentina's Chancellor Quirno rebuffs Colombia's President Petro over tax criticismArgentina’s foreign minister Pablo Quirno retorted to Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro’s tax‑policy criticism, citing the upcoming June 21 runoff and highlighting strained bilateral ties.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesSpain's Feijóo and Abascal Back Colombian Ultra‑Right Candidate Abelardo de la EspriellaSpain’s Feijóo and Abascal have endorsed Colombian ultra‑right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of a tight runoff after his first‑round win.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombian election sees ultraright candidate Abelardo de la Espriella call for sweeping cuts to state entitiesAbelardo de la Espriella, an ultraright presidential hopeful in Colombia, proposes cutting 4% of GDP by merging or privatising 136 state entities, sparking a sharp debate with rival Ivan Cepeda over the nation‑
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesAbelardo De la Espriella Leads Poll Ahead of Colombian Presidential RunoffPolls show former minister Abelardo De la Espriella leading Iván Cepeda by over five points ahead of Colombia’s June 21 presidential runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesAbelardo de la Espriella Leads Colombian Presidential Runoff PollsGuarumo and Atlas Intel polls give Abelardo de la Espriella a ~7‑8 point lead over Iván Cepeda, putting him above 50% ahead of Colombia’s June 21 runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombia confronts legal challenges against President Gustavo Petro and Ecopetrol chief Ricardo RoaColombia faces legal moves against President Gustavo Petro, whose suspension is disputed, and Ecopetrol chief Ricardo Roa, charged with influence‑peddling over a Bogotá apartment deal.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUS Democrats condemn Trump interference in Colombia presidential runoffU.S. House Democrats denounced President Trump’s public backing of Colombia’s ultraconservative candidate, calling it a breach of sovereignty ahead of the June 21 runoff between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iv
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesJoaquín Gutiérrez Caballero leads Abelardo's Colombian presidential campaignJoaquín Gutiérrez Caballero, a business administrator with a health‑management background, serves as chief campaign manager for Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo, overseeing agenda, events and political
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia faces US congressional criticism over election interference amid domestic push for stronger institutional oversU.S. Democrats denounce Trump’s meddling in Colombia’s presidential runoff, while Colombia’s own summit urges stronger oversight and judicial independence amid fears of power abuse.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia President Petro's Health Reform Draws Sharp Criticism from Former President Álvaro UribeÁlvaro Uribe slammed President Gustavo Petro’s health reform as a destruction of Colombia’s system, while Petro defended it as a move toward universal, state‑run care; Uribe suggests a mixed public‑private mode
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriña faces over 100 lawsuits as US backs his campaignColombian far‑right candidate Abelardo de la Espriña, a U.S. citizen, has filed over 100 lawsuits against journalists while receiving an explicit endorsement from President Donald Trump, prompting accusations
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesU.S. probes Colombian President Gustavo Petro over alleged corruptionU.S. investigators received allegations that Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s administration engaged in corruption, money‑laundering and possible drug‑trafficking links, prompting a potential probe.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia's Supreme Court probes congresswoman's move to suspend President PetroColombia's Supreme Court investigates Rep. Gloria Arizabaleta for allegedly overstepping authority in her request to suspend President Gustavo Petro, while Petro's lawyer plans to file a complaint.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesColombian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella rejects claims his US citizenship bars presidencyColombian presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella, holding US and Italian citizenship, says his US nationality does not bar him from office, despite accusations from jurists and a legal petition to dis‑qu
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesAbelardo De la Espriella gains Nariño conservative support while basilica denies campaign endorsementAbelardo De la Espriella ends his campaign at Buga’s basilica, which denies any political endorsement, while Nariño conservatives publicly back him ahead of the June runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesPresident Gustavo Petro targeted by suspension push from congresswoman Gloria ArizabaletaCongresswoman Gloria Arizabaleta ordered a provisional suspension of President Gustavo Petro, a move deemed unauthorized; she was then suspended by the Prosecutor’s Office, raising political tension ahead of CO
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombian President Gustavo Petro says US visa restrictions blocked New York meetingsColombian President Gustavo Petro claims US visa limits stopped his New York mayor meeting and Boston lecture, calling the move undemocratic amid ongoing US‑Colombia tensions.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian President Petro asks Trump to stay out of electionPresident Gustavo Petro asks Donald Trump to stop meddling in Colombia’s election, while ex‑president Álvaro Uribe attacks Petro’s health reforms and calls for a mixed‑model system.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian presidential contender Abelardo de la Espriella draws fire over policy plans and business lossesColombian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella faces scrutiny for proposed public‑sector cuts, withdrawal from international bodies, fracking, U.S. bases, and his company's sizable losses.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesDonald Trump’s backing of Colombia’s right‑wing candidate draws US Democratic rebukeUS Democrats condemn Donald Trump’s support for Colombia’s ultra‑right runoff candidate, while President Gustavo Petro urges the US president not to interfere in the election.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia President Petro asks Trump to stay out of electionColombia’s President Gustavo Petro called on Donald Trump not to meddle in the 21 June runoff, citing constitutional bans on foreign influence and warning against vote‑buying.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTrump‑backed right‑wing candidate leads Colombian runoff pollA poll for Semana shows Trump‑backed right‑wing candidate Ámbarlo de la Esperanza ahead of Colombia’s June 21 runoff with 52.6% versus 44.8% for leftist Iban Sepeda.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAbelardo de la Espriella Leads Colombia's Presidential Runoff PollAtlas/Intel poll (10 June) gives Abelardo de la Espriella 52.2% and Iván Cepeda 44.5% ahead of Colombia's 21 June runoff, with regional splits and high rejection rates.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesEx‑magistrates challenge Abelardo de la Espriella’s presidential bid over U.S. citizenshipFormer Colombian judges argue De la Espriella’s U.S. citizenship may breach constitutional loyalty rules, sparking debate ahead of the June 21 runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesColombia's President Petro rebukes Trump over US support for right‑wing candidateColombia’s President Petro tells Trump not to meddle in the June 21 runoff, citing constitutional bans on foreign money and condemning US support for right‑wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesDonald Trump pledges full U.S. backing for Colombia if De la Espriella wins runoffDonald Trump again backed Colombia’s candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, saying a win would give the country full U.S. support ahead of the June 21 runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia President Gustavo Petro faces suspension proposalColombian Rep. Gloria Arizabaleta proposed suspending President Gustavo Petro over alleged campaign activity; officials say only the Senate can act, while opposition candidate Abelardo de la Espriella calls it
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombia suspends President Gustavo Petro pending election investigationColombia's investigation commission has provisionally suspended President Gustavo Petro until the 21 June runoff, pending Senate approval, amid accusations of election interference.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 16 sourcesGustavo Petro’s U.S. Visit Stymied as Trump Administration Blocks Meeting with NYC MayorPetro’s UN trip was marred by the Trump administration canceling his planned meeting with NYC Mayor Mamdani after visa‑restriction warnings, while he accused the U.S. of meddling in Colombia’s election and a U‑
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesColombian President Gustavo Petro's Suspension Order Deemed UnconstitutionalColombia's House commission ordered a provisional suspension of President Gustavo Petro, but officials said only the Senate can suspend him, rendering the move legally void ahead of the June 21 runoff.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 22 sourcesGustavo Petro faces proposed suspension amid legal controversy in ColombiaCongresswoman Gloria Arizabaleta ordered a provisional suspension of President Gustavo Petro until the June 21 election, but officials say only the Senate can suspend a president; Petro called the move “extors
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