World Jun 03 Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press
Nation Jun 01 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: More people arrested for breaking curfew at New Jersey ICE detention facility In our new wrap Monday, police in New Jersey arrested more protestors for breaking a curfew around an ICE detention facility, election denier Tina Peters was released from prison, Colombia’s presidential election is set for a runoff, protesters in Kenya…
World Jun 01 Pro-Trump lawyer De la Espriella pulls ahead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown De la Espriella, whose rise reflects a shift in Latin America towards leaders favoring heavy-handed crime policies, is expected to gain more support in the June 21 runoff. By Megan Janetsky, Astrid Suárez, Associated Press
World May 31 Polls close in Colombia vote with Espriella and Cepeda advancing to runoff Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote counts in the first round of Colombia’s presidential elections on Sunday, and are to face off in a presidential runoff in the South American nation later in… By Megan Janetsky, Astrid Suárez, Associated Press
World May 30 Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election Colombia’s government rejected a move by Ecuador’s president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an opposition candidate, calling it “deliberate interference” in the ongoing electoral process. By Associated Press
Apr 26 Colombia bus bombing death toll rises to 20 during a wave of violence By Associated Press The attack happened Saturday when an explosive device was detonated on a bus traveling along the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio. Continue reading
Apr 17 Colombia minister says Iran war should accelerate transition to clean energy By Steven Grattan, Associated Press Speaking ahead of a summit in Santa Marta later this month, she said the meeting will focus on advancing discussions rather than securing commitments, bringing together countries already pushing to reduce fossil fuel dependence. Continue reading
Mar 20 DEA names Colombian President Petro 'priority target' amid U.S. probe of drug trafficker ties By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Petro has consistently denied allegations of drug trafficking, particularly after Trump labeled him an “illegal drug leader” and the Treasury Department sanctioned him in late 2025 for alleged ties to the trade without offering evidence. Continue reading
Mar 08 Colombians headed to the polls to elect a new Congress and choose presidential candidates By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press Colombians voted Sunday for a new Congress and to select candidates from three major coalitions in a primary-style contest ahead of a presidential election in May. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 4:56 Colombian President Petro's White House visit defuses months of tensions with Trump By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi Two presidents known for their fiery rhetoric against each other met Tuesday in the Oval Office and apparently put their acrimony behind them. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has long been a critic of President Donald Trump and the U.S. itself,… Continue watching