Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of promoting a “coup d’état” after the president allegedly disregarded his electoral triumph. De la Espriella called upon the Colombian Army to intervene to protect the national constitution, claiming the current administration is the “most corrupt government in the history,” according to reports from … Read more
Political satire remains a potent mirror for the shifting alliances in Colombian public life, as evidenced by a recent visual commentary from cartoonist Beto Barreto. The work, which depicts a transition in political appeals from the Vatican to domestic power centers, highlights the evolving strategies of political actors currently navigating the national landscape. Such illustrations … Read more
Efforts to suspend then-presidential candidate Gustavo Petro during the 2022 Colombian election cycle triggered significant legal and institutional debate regarding the limits of administrative power over democratic processes. The attempted move, which sought to sideline the candidate through a provisional suspension order, ultimately failed to alter the trajectory of the campaign as the country approached … Read more
LONDON — Colombia’s presidential election is under a shadow of doubt as President Gustavo Petro’s administration has publicly questioned the integrity of the first-round vote results, citing a single academic study as evidence. The move has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, election officials, and business groups, who warn that undermining the electoral process could … Read more
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia’s presidential election results have plunged the country into political uncertainty as outgoing President Gustavo Petro publicly rejected preliminary tallies that placed his former ally Rodolfo De la Espriella ahead in the first round of voting. The dispute, which follows a contentious campaign marked by allegations of irregularities and shifting alliances, has … Read more
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced a significant shift in trade policy, declaring his intention to remove tariffs on Colombian imports starting June 1. The decision, which marks a notable pivot in the ongoing trade tensions between the two neighboring nations, follows a series of high-level discussions aimed at fostering regional cooperation and economic stability. … Read more
The Colombian government has signaled a major leadership shift in its healthcare oversight as Daniel Quintero, the former mayor of Medellín, is set to become the new Superintendent of Health. The Presidency of the Republic has already published Quintero’s professional curriculum vitae on its official website, marking a swift transition following the departure of the … Read more
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a stark warning that he may declare a new national economic emergency if a series of newly announced government interventions fail to mitigate the impact of rising interest rates. The announcement follows a direct confrontation between the administration and the nation’s central bank, the Banco de la República, over … Read more
Bogotá, Colombia – Colombia’s political landscape is undergoing a significant shift following a series of primary elections held this past Sunday, March 9th, 2026. The results signal a clear realignment of forces as the country prepares for presidential elections in May. While the political scene remains fluid, several key takeaways have emerged, including the strong … Read more
Bogotá, Colombia – Recent legislative elections in Colombia have positioned the political forces aligned with President Gustavo Petro and former President Álvaro Uribe as the dominant players in the upcoming Senate, setting the stage for a potentially fractious political landscape as the country approaches the 2026 presidential elections. The results, announced on March 8th, reveal … Read more