Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] Abelardo de la Espriella will sever diplomatic relations with Cuba and Nicaragua.
• [DISPUTED] The embassy closures will not sever diplomatic relations except with Cuba and Nicaragua.
• [● 25 SOURCES] The United Nations considers the Golan Heights to be Syrian territory under Israeli military occupation.
• [● 25 SOURCES] Colombia is the second country, after the United States, to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
• [● 18 SOURCES] Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar thanked President Abelardo de la Espriella for the recognition.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Five suspects, including Yulieth Angulo, were captured and face charges of aggravated femicide, kidnapping, forced disappearance and evidence tampering.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Suspect Yulieth infiltrated a support program for pregnant women to gain María Camila’s trust.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Human remains found near the Meléndez River were identified as those of the baby Alahia.
• [● 17 SOURCES] María Camila Potosí was murdered in Cali on 20 July 2026.

Timeline

1. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

   Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro alleges that Fernando Cerimedo used massive bot networks to manipulate recent elections, calling for an investigation and the annulment of results.

2. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 54 sources

   Colombia: President De La Espriella announces new laws and Bogotá coordination office

   President Abelardo De La Espriella has sanctioned new laws against animal abuse, ordered an elite task force to investigate forest fires, and established a new coordination office for Bogotá.

3. 28 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Colombia recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

   Colombia has recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, sparking international condemnation from nations like Turkey and France that maintain the territory is occupied Syrian land.

4. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources

   Colombia recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

   Colombia has recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, a major foreign policy shift that has drawn widespread condemnation from Syria, the Arab League, and several other nations.

5. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 83 sources

   Colombia recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

   Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella has recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, a major diplomatic shift that has drawn condemnation from several nations and the UN

6. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Colombia: President de la Espriella forms gender-balanced cabinet

   President Abelardo de la Espriella's new 18-member cabinet meets gender parity requirements, while the Ministry of Equality and Equity has been liquidated following a Constitutional Court ruling.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Claudia Carrasquilla appointed Colombia's Vice Minister of Defense

   Former prosecutor Claudia Carrasquilla becomes Colombia's Vice Minister of Defense on 7 August, joining President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella's cabinet under Defence Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Colombia's 2026 election results validated by registrar and audit

   Colombia’s registrar and an IIDH audit both dismissed fraud claims, confirming the legitimacy of the 2026 presidential election won by Abelardo de la Espriella.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 24 sources

   Gustavo Petro alleges massive election fraud as Colombia prepares for presidential transition

   Gustavo Petro alleges a seven‑million‑vote algorithmic fraud, calls the incoming president illegitimate, urges calm for the August 7 Cali inauguration, unveils a 75 million‑peso portrait, and seeks U.S. travel‑

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colombia President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella Urges Calm Ahead of Inauguration

    Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella dismissed rumors of unrest, urged calm and oversaw security preparations for a peaceful inauguration.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 86 sources

    Abelardo de la Espriella inaugurated in Cali amid global delegations and massive security

    Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated on 7 Aug 2026 in Cali, the first outside Bogotá, with global delegations, 11 000 security personnel, opposition protests and an expected $10 bn economic boost.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Colombia's President‑elect Abelardo De la Espriella to Return Presidency to San Carlos and Convert Casa de Nariño into a

    President‑elect Abelardo De la Espriella will move Colombia’s presidential office back to Bogotá’s Palacio de San Carlos, turn Casa de Nariño into a museum, and open a new alternate seat in Barranquilla by Aug

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Colombia president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella faces criticism over peace accord implementation

    President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s security plans and ultimatum to armed groups draw criticism for straying from the peace accord, while the JEP warns former FARC members of losing benefits and the FIRc

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Former FARC peace signers vow to stay in Colombia after Abelardo de la Espriña's win

    Former FARC signatories say they will stay in Colombia and defend the 2016 peace deal despite president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriña’s hostile stance.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Colombia's President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella appoints María Carolina Restrepo as ICBF director

    President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella named María Carolina Restrepo as ICBF director, citing her 30‑year expertise and a plan to boost transparency, anti‑corruption measures and adoption efficiency ahead of

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Colombian Senate appoints leadership of key commissions for 2026‑27

    Colombia's Senate set leadership for its seven permanent commissions for 2026‑27, giving key posts to center‑right parties ahead of President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella.

17. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 22 sources

    Three retired Colombian military officers shot dead on Cauca highway

    Three retired Colombian army officers were shot dead on 30 July 2026 on the Silvia–Totoró road in Cauca; the victims were identified, the attack blamed on illegal armed groups, and officials called for swift‑p.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Abelardo de la Espriella unveils embassy closures and security crackdown

    Abelardo de la Espriella will close 14 embassies (including Cuba, Nicaragua), cut consulates, redirect funds to security and social services, create an Urban Security Block in Ibagué, issue a 10‑day ultimatum –

19. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Colombia’s President‑Elect Plans Trade Push with El Salvador

    Colombia’s incoming president Abelardo De La Espriella announced a roadmap to deepen trade with El Salvador, reviewing the 2010 agreement and focusing on industry, agro‑industry, tourism and SMEs to boost jobs.

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 30 sources

    Abelardo de la Espriella to be sworn in at Cali's Arena USC on Aug 7

    Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in on 7 Aug 2026 in Cali's Arena USC after abandoning Popayán due to volcanic ash. Congress approved the move (117‑7). Casa de Nariño will become a museum; a special mayor

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    President-elect De la Espriella's coalition hinges on 16 key congressional seats

    Colombia's president‑elect De la Espriella faces a fragile parliamentary majority, relying on 16 swing seats and potential support from the Conservative Party and Party of the U to pass key reforms.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia President Gustavo Petro clashes with incoming leader over dollar loans and shares nostalgic Zipaquirá photo

    President Gustavo Petro criticised incoming president De la Espriella’s plan to seek dollar‑denominated World Bank loans for housing, urging use of pension savings, and posted a nostalgic Zipaquirá photo, spark

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriña urged to implement 2016 peace accord, not challenge JEP

    Juan Manuel Santos urged president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriña to fully implement the 2016 FARC peace deal and avoid a contentious JEP reform, citing high compliance and past government setbacks.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 117 sources

    Colombia President‑Elect De la Espriella to Close 14 Embassies and Cut Ties with Cuba and Nicaragua

    Colombia’s president‑elect de la Espriella will shut 14 embassies, cut ties with Cuba and Nicaragua, reopen its Israel embassy, open one in Nigeria, and redirect savings to security and social programs.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia's new President de la Espriella inherits half of air fleet grounded

    Colombia’s incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella inherits a report that half of the military and police air fleet (310 of 620 aircraft) is grounded, limiting key security and disaster‑response operations.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia's Vice President‑elect José Manuel Restrepo pledges investment‑driven growth push

    Colombia's vice president‑elect José Manuel Restrepo told business leaders the new government will boost growth by strengthening investment, productivity and investor confidence.

27. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 47 sources

    María Camila Potosí murder sparks nationwide outcry in Colombia

    María Camila Potosí, 21, was found dead and eight‑month‑pregnant near Cali’s Meléndez River; her fetus is missing, Yulieth Angulo is suspect, and the president‑elect demands capture and offers a large reward.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colombia’s President De la Espriella appoints Enrique Serrano as cultural policy adviser

    Colombia’s president Abelardo de la Espriella named academic Enrique Serrano as adviser to lead the government’s “cultural battle,” aiming to shape national identity and public debate.

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Colombia's New Congress Chooses Opposition Leader, Defeating Government Candidate

    Colombia’s newly renewed Congress saw an unexpected Centro Democrático–Pacto Histórico alliance elect an opposition Senate president, delivering the first defeat for the new government.

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Senator Iván Cepeda skips Colombia's inauguration, plans civil disobedience

    Senator Iván Cepeda will skip President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s Aug 7 inauguration, leading a civil‑disobedience rally in Barranquilla, prompting legal debate over congressional attendance rules.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombian Senate Presidency Election Upset: Honorio Henríquez Defeats Government‑Backed Alfredo Deluque

    In Colombia's Senate presidency vote on July 20, Honorio Henríquez won 56‑45 over government‑backed Alfredo Deluque, with nine lawmakers crossing party lines, underscoring Congressional autonomy.

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 55 sources

    Colombia Senate Approves Moving Presidential Inauguration to Cauca

    Colombia's Senate approved moving the presidential inauguration to Cauca (55‑32 vote). President Petro opposes any military venue, and a security report has been requested amid sovereignty concerns.

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Colombia president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella appoints new UNGRD and SENA directors

    Colombia’s president‑elect appoints Ricardo Torres Castro to lead SENA and geologist David Tamayo to head UNGRD, aiming to modernise technical training and restore disaster‑risk agency credibility.

34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Colombia names ex‑senator Carlos Felipe Mejía as ambassador to Spain

    Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella appointed former senator Carlos Felipe Mejía as ambassador to Spain, a key early diplomatic posting to boost bilateral ties.

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jorge Jaller appointed Colombia's ambassador to Venezuela

    Jorge Jaller, former Grupo Éxito executive, was named Colombia's ambassador to Venezuela by president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella, aiming to reshape bilateral ties.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Colombia President‑Elect De la Espriella names Medellín hub for security pact and alternate presidency

    Colombia’s president‑elect De la Espriella designates Medellín as the hub for the U.S.‑backed “Escudo de las Américas” security pact, relocates ProColombia’s main office there, and will open an alternate presid

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 56 sources

    Gustavo Petro files election nullity suit and threatens strike as Colombia prepares August transition

    Petro files a nullity suit over alleged electoral fraud, threatens a general strike if reforms are rolled back, reallocates $970 M for El Niño, while de la Espriella prepares a military inauguration on 7 August

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 47 sources

    Colombian President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella faces security threats, names new advisors and rolls out decentral‑ed

    President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella reports an assassination plot, names new advisors, plans a decentralised government and joint anti‑narcotics operations with Ecuador.

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Honorio Henríquez Elected President of Colombia’s Senate

    Honorio Henríquez (Centre Democratic) won the Colombian Senate presidency on 20 July 2026 with 56 votes, aided by Pacto Histórico, signaling a break from the incoming president’s agenda and prompting pledges of

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colombia to file law banning fracking in Congress on July 20

    Colombia will file a July 20 bill to permanently ban fracking, backed by ministries of mines, energy and environment to protect water and ecosystems, amid debate over future regulations.

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    FARC dissidents release video contradicting government claim that leaders Marlon and Ñeque were dead

    FARC dissidents released a video showing leaders Marlon and Ñeque alive, refuting government claims of their deaths and raising doubts about official combat reports.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Colombia President Gustavo Petro Under Murder Claim and Funding Probe

    President Gustavo Petro faced criticism from the widow of opposition leader Miguel Uribe Turbay after he denied opposition deaths, while former commission head Gloria Arizabaleta pursued U.S. testimonies from a

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colombia's Pacto Histórico Plans Shadow Cabinet to Monitor New Government

    Pacto Histórico will set up a shadow cabinet, assigning opposition members to each ministry to monitor President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s government and propose alternatives.

44. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia’s former FARC leader Rodrigo Londoño returns, urges respect for peace accord

    Former FARC leader Rodrigo Londoño returned to Colombia, denied asylum rumors and called for full implementation of the 2016 peace accord.

45. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Colombia’s audit flags $67 trillion in stalled public works across 1,970 projects

    Colombia’s Comptroller reports 1,970 unfinished public works worth about $67 trillion, with only 536 projects revived and many still delayed due to planning and contractual flaws.

46. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Colombia's National Parks Face 146% Deforestation Surge and Illegal Mining Crisis

    Colombia's parks saw a 146.5% deforestation rise and illegal gold mining cleared 506 ha in Río Puré, prompting a policy review and stronger protection for indigenous lands.

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia elects new president

    Opinion article says Colombia’s new president is a “madman” and mentions Spanish politician Feijóo’s sick‑leave remarks.

48. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 50 sources

    Gustavo Petro gives farewell speech amid contested Colombian transition

    Gustavo Petro’s farewell speech on 20 July repeated election‑fraud claims, warned of lost sovereignty, announced he’ll lead Pacto Histórico, and coincided with union protests and the start of a new Congress.

49. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Alfredo Deluque Gains Liberal Backing for Colombia Senate Presidency

    Colombia’s Liberal Party endorses Senator Alfredo Deluque for Senate president, boosting his coalition ahead of the July 20 2026 vote and pitting him against Centro Democrático’s Honorio Henríquez.

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia and Slovenia to Open Embassies in Jerusalem

    Colombia and Slovenia, now led by right‑wing governments, will move their embassies to Jerusalem, restoring full ties with Israel; Israel will open an embassy in Ljubljana.

51. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Colombian Council of State limits CNE's authority in Fonseca electoral dispute

    Colombia’s Council of State ruled on 9 July 2026 that the CNE must follow constitutional due‑process rules in the Fonseca election case, rejecting tutela as the correct remedy.

52. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Colombian Senator Iván Cepeda Secures Court Victory on Civil Disobedience Speech

    Bogotá court rejected a suit to force Senator Iván Cepeda to retract his civil disobedience remarks, affirming his free‑speech rights; he also announced he will skip the president’s inauguration.

53. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Colombia's Afro constituency seat allocation sparks controversy

    Colombia’s CNE gave one of two Afro‑constituency seats to Winsner Sandoval, prompting Oscar Benavides of Movement Libres to protest, saying his list met the constitutional threshold and was denied the second se

54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombian politicians' speeches denounced as incoherent and poorly prepared

    A Colombian commentator criticizes politicians for poorly delivered speeches, contrasting them with Gustavo Petro's improvised talks and Iván Cepeda's careful readings.

55. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Colombia President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella funds robotics team’s trip to Japan

    Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed private funding for 15 children to compete at the World Robotics Championship in Japan, emphasizing public‑private partnership for youth tech.

56. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia president-elect de la Espriella to reopen Jerusalem embassy, end ICJ case

    Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella will open an embassy in Jerusalem, restore ties with Israel and pull support from South Africa’s ICJ genocide case, reversing Petro’s policy.

57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Abelardo De La Espriella plans unconventional inauguration and early cabinet meetings

    Abelardo De La Espriella plans a military‑garrison inauguration, a Barranquilla presidential office, early cabinet meetings and regional outreach, amid debate over costs and new cultural appointments.

58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Paola Holguín named Colombia's new Minister of Culture

    Colombia’s president‑elect appoints Paola Holguín as Culture Minister while the right battles over party control and Senate leadership.

59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Colombia issues first mining‑closure decree

    Colombia's Decree 0742 (2026) makes mine closure mandatory, sets multiple closure types, mandates community and labour transition, and targets environmental liabilities across the mining sector.

60. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia’s 2026 Election Fraud Allegations Undermined by Observation Mission and Intelligence Report

    Colombia’s election observers and a state intelligence report found no evidence of armed‑group coercion or hacker‑based vote tampering in the 2026 presidential runoff, challenging fraud claims.

61. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia's President‑Elect Abelardo De La Espriella Announces 115,000 Registrations for Banco de Talentos

    President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella said Colombia's Banco de Talentos has topped 115,000 registrations, reflecting strong citizen interest in a merit‑based government recruitment.

62. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombian Senator Rejects President‑Elect's U.S. Citizenship Over Constitutional Concerns

    Colombian Senator Iván Cepeda says the president‑elect must renounce U.S. citizenship and drop extradition pledges, claiming the election outcome breaches the constitution.

63. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombian president‑elect De La Espriella receives plea from gang leader ‘Castor’ for justice‑submission talks

    Gang leader ‘Castor’ says his group met requirements for justice‑submission and asks Colombia’s president‑elect De La Espriella to set up a dialogue table amid a new hard‑line security policy.

64. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Santiago Uribe Sentenced to 28 Years, Moved to Rionegro Military Garrison

    Santiago Uribe, brother of ex‑president Álvaro Uribe, was sentenced to 28 years for leading the “Los 12 Apóstoles” paramilitary group and was transferred to a military garrison in Rionegro, Antioquia, after the

65. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia's Victims Unit Audit Finds $33 B Fiscal Irregularities

    Colombia's Victims Unit audit uncovered a 33 B peso fiscal loss due to undocumented goods and poor accounting, plus only 50 % budget execution, prompting 23 administrative findings.

66. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Former FARC leader Rodolfo Londoño warns of rising violence in Colombia

    Former FARC chief Rodolfo Londoño warned hate messages could spark renewed violence in Colombia as the new president threatens to roll back the 2016 peace accord.

67. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 53 sources

    Colombian President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella faces legal probes, peace‑process backlash and plans to restore ties

    President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella, due to take office Aug 7, faces a criminal complaint over harassment of peace‑process signatories, UN security warnings, a legal green‑light for a military‑base oath, a

68. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella Forms Conservative Cabinet, Boosting Gómez Family Influence

    President Abelardo de la Espriella installed a conservative cabinet in Colombia, appointing traditional right‑wing figures and elevating the Gómez family, with Enrique Gómez as senator and relatives in key min­

69. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Colombia's De la Espriella backs Deluque and Barguil for Senate and House presidencies

    Colombia's incoming president De la Espriella backs Alfredo Deluque and Nicolás Barguil for Senate and Chamber leadership, sidelining the Centro Democrático.

70. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia urged to facilitate Venezuelan diaspora voting amid reconstruction plans

    Colombia is urged to enable Venezuelan diaspora voting to support democratic transition and reconstruction after the June earthquakes.

71. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 34 sources

    Colombian army rescues 39 hostages in Chocó, two soldiers killed

    ELN kidnapped 39 people in Chocó; Colombian forces rescued them the same day, but two soldiers were killed and several injured.

72. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombian president‑elect criticised for disengaged governing style

    Colombian president‑elect is portrayed as disengaged, avoiding meetings and interviews, and likely to expand his cabinet, raising concerns about his governing style.

73. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Colombia's president‑elect De La Espriella demands life sentence for ex‑FARC chief Timochenko

    Colombia's president‑elect De La Espriella urged a life sentence for ex‑FARC leader Timochenko, prompting calls from peace‑process officials to investigate his remarks amid debate over the JEP and the 2016 pact

74. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colombian minister condemns congressman's video confrontation with Valle del Cauca governor

    Congressman Alfredo Mondragón’s video confronting Governor Dilian Toro sparked a legal complaint; Education Minister Daniel Rojas denounced the act, exposing a split within Colombia's Pacto Histórico.

75. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources

    Colombia's new administration clinches World Bank, IMF backing and deepens US ties

    Colombia’s incoming leaders secured World Bank and IMF support and pursued a strategic partnership with the US, aiming to restore fiscal stability, attract investment and boost growth.

76. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Media personalities in Colombia and Dominican Republic receive threats

    Journalist Luisa Fernanda Bohórquez in Colombia and TV host Clarissa Molina in the Dominican Republic report threats after political scrutiny and AI‑deepfake videos, respectively.

77. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia's 2026 presidential election faces HIV drug shortage and global calls for peaceful transition

    Colombia's runoff election on 21 June 2026 saw right‑wing Abelardo de la Espriella win amid a severe HIV‑drug shortage and international pressure, including from the US and Donald Trump, for a constitutional p​

78. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Colombia Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez to Temporarily Leave Office as Transition to President‑Elect Abelardo De La Espr

    Colombia’s defence minister Pedro Sánchez will step aside for about 20 days for surgery as the nation readies for the Aug 7 transition to president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella, who has unveiled new urban “De

79. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Colombia's JEP Ends Criminal Proceedings for 39 Former Security Forces

    Colombia’s JEP cleared 39 ex‑special‑forces members of criminal liability for false‑positive killings (2004‑2008), ending prosecutions and erasing records.

80. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 43 sources

    Colombia's president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella announces 229 admin cuts, ends peace commissioner and appoints new能源

    Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella cuts 229 presidential posts, abolishes the peace commissioner, calls for former FARC leader Timochenko’s life imprisonment, appoints María Nohemí Arboleda as

81. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mexico President Sheinbaum congratulates Colombia's president‑elect De La Espriella

    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella, pledged to recognize him and maintain good bilateral ties as he prepares to take office on Aug 7 amid a n‑

82. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 30 sources

    Venezuela rejects Colombia president‑elect's reconstruction offer after deadly June earthquakes

    Venezuela says reconstruction after the June 24 double quake is its sole responsibility, rejecting Colombia president‑elect's offer to lead the effort.

83. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Abelardo de la Espriella’s presidential victory backed by US and Latin American ‘Escudo de las Américas’

    The US‑led 'Escudo de las Américas' coalition urged Colombia to respect the election result naming Abelardo de la Espriella president‑elect, rejecting claims of fraud by former President Petro.

84. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Colombia's Council of State rejects demand to nullify President-elect De La Espriella's election

    Colombia’s Council of State dismissed a legal challenge to President‑elect De La Espriella’s election, citing procedural flaws and keeping the transition on track.

85. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Colombia awards 6 billion‑peso contract to foreign ministry for De la Espriella's inauguration

    Colombia’s foreign ministry signed a >6 billion‑peso contract to handle logistics for president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s Aug 7 inauguration, covering accommodation, transport, protocol and related event

86. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Colombia to file fracking prohibition bill on July 20

    Colombia will file a fracking ban bill on 20 July 2026, aiming to protect water and ecosystems despite oil‑sector opposition.

87. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Abelardo de la Espriella's incoming administration steers Colombia's transition

    Colombia's incoming administration, led by President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella and VP‑elect José Manuel Restrepo, is reshaping foreign ties, naming a cabinet of established elites, denying labor‑reform rum

88. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Colombia's President Petro authorizes Santiago Uribe's transfer to military garrison

    President Gustavo Petro approved moving Santiago Uribe, brother of ex‑president Álvaro Uribe, to a military garrison to serve his 28‑year sentence for crimes with the Los Doce Apóstoles paramilitary group, spar

89. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombian universities warn democracy at risk after Petro doubts election results

    Colombian universities warned that President Petro’s doubts about the election of Abelardo de la Espriella threaten democracy, urging legal contestation and respect for the Constitution.

90. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia Senate President Lidio García Turbay urges respect for election results and warns Congress won’t be a by‑stand​

    Senate President Lidio García Turbay urged respect for Abelardo de la Espriella’s election, denounced Gustavo Petro’s denial, and warned the new government that Congress will not be a passive observer.

91. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Colombia to audit multimillion‑peso diplomatic allowances during presidential transition

    Colombia’s incoming administration will audit 141 resolutions and 43 decrees issued by the foreign ministry, targeting diplomatic premiums that could cost up to 670 million pesos per official.

92. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Colombia President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella appoints two official spokespersons

    President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella named lawyer Miller Soto Solano and journalist Carolina Gómez Sánchez as the only government spokespeople, centralizing all official communications.

93. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Colombia courts affirm 2026 presidential election as voters face threats in Nariño

    Colombia’s courts upheld De La Espriella’s presidential win while armed groups in Nariño threatened voters with a 30‑million‑peso extortion fee.

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