Colombia

Coverage of Colombian politics, security, economy, and counter-narcotics efforts.

Colombia Joins South America's Right-Wing Shift in 2026 Election Feature Image

Colombia Joins South America's Right-Wing Shift in 2026 Election

Right-wing de la Espriella wins Colombia's 2026 presidential runoff as South America's conservative shift deepens. Petro alleges Israeli hacking.

· 5 min
Colombia’s 2026 Runoff Election: The Next Chapter in Latin America’s Political Shift Feature Image

Colombia’s 2026 Runoff Election: The Next Chapter in Latin America’s Political Shift

Summary: Colombia’s 2026 presidential election has advanced to a runoff between right-wing outsider Abelardo De la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda, following a first round where De la Espriella led with 43.7% of the vote and Cepeda trailed at 40.9%. De la Espriella, a 47-

· 3 min