Colombia’s New Conservative Government to Shut Its Embassy in Cuba
Colombia to Close Embassies in Cuba and Nicaragua The newly elected conservative President Abelardo de la Espriela plans to shut down the Colombian embassy in Havana, Cuba. This decision was announced by incoming Foreign Minister Omar Bulla on Thursday. Bulla stated that this move is part of a broader evaluation of Colombia’s diplomatic relationships. He […]
Iván Cepeda accepts defeat in Colombia’s election to Abelardo de la Espriella, supported by Trump.
Trump Congratulates Colombian Presidential Candidate President Trump extended his congratulations to Abelardo de la Espriela, informally known as “El Tigre,” following the initial vote counts in Colombia’s presidential election. Although a formal announcement is still pending, early results suggest a potential shift to the right in Colombian politics. On Wednesday, progressive candidate Iván Cepeda acknowledged […]
Shakira goes wild after Colombia’s victory in the World Cup
A well-known pop star is feeling ecstatic about her nation’s involvement in the 2026 World Cup. Shakira, hailing from Colombia, couldn’t hide her joy after her team secured a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday. Unfortunately, she couldn’t be at the game since she’s currently on her “Las Mujeres Ya […]
Trump supports ‘El Tigre’ in Colombia’s presidential runoff election
With Colombia approaching a pivotal presidential runoff on Sunday, outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriela is gaining traction thanks to widespread voter dissatisfaction over issues like crime, drug cartels, and economic uncertainty. De la Espriela’s ascent is occurring amidst increasing instability for outgoing President Gustavo Petro, making this election a significant moment for the U.S.’s […]
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro at the U.N.: ‘We’re Going Back to the Nazis’
Petro’s Provocative Remarks at UN Security Council Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during his final weeks in office, sparked controversy by stating that the world is “going back to Nazism” in light of the significant casualties reported in the Gaza conflict. This declaration came as he led a UN Security Council discussion in New York. Petro, […]
Trump canceled Mamdani’s scheduled meeting with Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro, according to a report.
Plans for New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani to meet with Colombia’s outgoing leftist president, Gustavo Petro, have been canceled by the Trump administration. Mamdani was set to meet Petro during his visit to New York for a United Nations event. This followed an incident where Petro tweeted “Heil Hitler” in response to an op-ed […]
Colombia’s Departing President Gustavo Petro Posts ‘Heil Hitler’ Message
Controversy Erupts Over Gustavo Petro’s Comment Outgoing Colombian president Gustavo Petro has stirred up a significant backlash after posting “Heil Hitler” on social media in response to a favorable opinion piece about conservative presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriela. Petro, a former member of the Marxist group M19 and Colombia’s first leftist president, is nearing […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno: ‘There Are Lessons’ to Take from Colombia’s Election System with Voter ID and No Mail-In Voting
Following his observations at Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) commended the country’s voting system, labeling it as “world class” and suggesting it could serve as a model for the U.S. In a media call on Tuesday, Sen. Moreno shared insights from his experience, especially in light of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s […]
Trump supporter ‘El Tigre’ prevails in Colombia’s first-round presidential election
Colombia’s Presidential Election: A Shift to the Right The recent first round of Colombia’s presidential election, which was captured by conservative Abelardo de la Espriela, indicates a growing trend in Latin America where voters are increasingly turning against leftist policies. As the country gears up for a runoff on June 21 between de la Espriela […]
U.S. Probes Colombia’s Pro-Cocaine Leader Gustavo Petro for Drug Trafficking
U.S. federal prosecutors are looking into allegations that Colombia’s far-left President, Gustavo Petro, has connections with drug traffickers, as reported by various news outlets over the weekend. According to the New York Times, which cited three anonymous sources, Petro revealed on Friday that he is under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan and […]