Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
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Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence | In Pictures News
Published On 6 May 20266 May 2026 With snow-capped peaks tumbling towards the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is one of the jewels in Colombia’s tourism crown. But behind the picture-postcard views lies a more sinister reality. Armed groups are holding local businesses to ransom and terrorising…
Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at least seven, state governor says | Crime News
Authorities in Cauca region demand ‘decisive’ government action after deadly explosion on Pan-American Highway. Published On 25 Apr 202625 Apr 2026 At least seven people were killed, and 20 were wounded following a suspected explosive attack in the southwestern province of Cauca, Colombia, according to regional authorities. Governor Octavio Guzman said that an explosive was…
Military plane crash in southwestern Colombia kills at least 66 people and injures dozens
A Colombian military transport plane with mostly soldiers on board crashed Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured, authorities said. Those killed included six from Colombia’s air force, 58 from the National Army and two from the National Police, the country’s air force said. The crash happened shortly after…
‘Colonialism did its job of isolating us’ – Colombia VP | Newsfeed
NewsFeed Francia Marquez called for stronger Latin America–Africa ties to boost growth and challenge colonial legacies. Published On 22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026 Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebooktwitterwhatsappcopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Colombia security forces kill 5 members of top cocaine cartel days before country’s president meets with Trump
Colombian security forces killed five members of the country’s largest drug cartel, including a regional kingpin, the government said Wednesday ahead of a meeting in Washington between presidents Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump. The U.S. leader is set to host his leftist sparring rival Petro at the White House next Tuesday for talks on combatting…
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’ | Politics News
EXCLUSIVE Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for ‘shared government through dialogue’ in Venezuela, leading to elections. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has stressed the importance of having open lines of communication with the United States despite President Donald Trump’s recent threats of military action against the South American country. In an interview with Al…
7.1 tons of cocaine seized in Caribbean, 11 people arrested unharmed, Colombia navy says
More than 7 tons of cocaine was seized from boats in the Caribbean in recent days, Colombia’s navy said, as the U.S. continues to conduct lethal strikes on alleged drug-ferrying vessels in the region. Authorities confiscated about 7.1 tons of cocaine during two operations in the Caribbean, the country’s navy said in a social media…
Africa: Colombia Vows to Deepen Cooperation With Ethiopia, Africa
Addis Ababa — Colombia has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening its ties with Ethiopia across multiple areas of cooperation. In particular, the South American nation highlighted the importance of enhanced connectivity, pointing to the vital role of Ethiopian Airlines in realizing this ambition. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Colombia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yeison…
US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
The Trump administration on Monday added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in almost 30 years, a stinging rebuke to a traditional U.S. ally that reflects a recent surge in cocaine production and fraying ties between the White House and the country’s leftist president….