Right-wing governments are now in power in 12 countries in their various forms, as hardline security policies, rollbacks of women’s and minority rights, and alliances in Trump’s orbit gain ground
Conservative leaders across Latin America also celebrated the results of the presidential election, which gives a razor-thin advantage to the self-styled outsider
The controversial criminal lawyer, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, has defeated the leftist candidate Iván Cepeda by less than one percentage point. If confirmed, it will mark a shift for one of the few leftist strongholds that remained in Latin America
The far-right contender Abelardo de la Espriella leads going into election day, while the leftist candidate Iván Cepeda is relying on a late surge
The far-right candidate’s campaign benefited from using content creators to attack rivals and from prioritizing short, emotional messages
A group of congressmembers has sent a letter to senior US officials expressing ‘grave concern about the brazen interference’ in another country’s presidential election. The letter also underscores Espriella’s ties to a paramilitary group and questions the origin of his properties in Florida
Warnings of protests and violence are on the rise ahead of the possible victory of far right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella
The Colombian president and the New York mayor were to meet privately, but the White House prevented it, according to ‘The Washington Post’
The ruling party candidate has been denied loans, his communications strategy arrived late, and the Colombian president refuses to stop sabotaging his campaign
The far-right presidential candidate took advantage of growing polarization and the referendum-like nature of the vote to concentrate in a single candidacy what had been divided four years ago
The US president praised the winner of the first round of elections and urged Colombians to vote for him at the June 21 runoff. Colombian president Gustavo Petro rejected the ‘interference’
With the left and right blocks already consolidated, both candidates now face the challenge of wooing the unconvinced citizens in time for the second round of voting
The winner of the first round of the Colombian presidential election has used misogynistic and homophobic language, admires Milei and Bukele, promises to cut 40% of state bureaucracy, and wants to reopen debates over abortion and child adoption rights
The far‑right candidate secured 43.7% of the vote and the left‑wing contender 40.9%. The president challenged the preliminary tally and rejected the figures released on Sunday
Violence, the deficit, the collapse of the healthcare system, and corruption await the winner of the presidential elections
Armed groups poison a campaign in which candidates Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella, and Paloma Valencia have reported death threats
The ‘outsider’ candidate is proving the most adept at waving the flag of the radical right in a society disenchanted with traditional politics and moderate parties
The leading candidates are looking to attract citizens who are still considering their vote, while being careful not to lose their base of loyal supporters
The surge of clips created by artificial intelligence is being driven largely by the two campaigns battling for right‑wing voters, with the left hesitating to use this strategy
The far-right candidate made misogynistic comments to two journalists, drawing widespread criticism
At least one fatality has been reported after the C-130 Hercules, which was carrying 121 people, crashed in Putumayo, in the southwestern part of the country
The right-wing Colombian presidential candidate is looking for a running mate who thinks differently from her, without having to sacrifice the political principles of her mentor
The increase in the minimum wage, the fiscal deficit, or taxes imposed by decree are overshadowing issues like security or corruption