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Colombia

Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution

Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the Historic Pact party attends a press conference about the second phase of the presidential race, in Bogota, Colombia, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun
Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the Historic Pact party attends a press conference about the second phase of the presidential race, in Bogota, Colombia, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun

Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexism

Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.
Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.

Diaz fuels Colombia's hopes on World Cup return

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Colombia v Costa Rica - Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campin, Bogota, Colombia - June 1, 2026 Colombia's Luis Diaz reacts REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Colombia v Costa Rica - Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campin, Bogota, Colombia - June 1, 2026 Colombia's Luis Diaz reacts REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Polls close in Colombia presidential election, voters weighed leftist reforms against right-wing crackdowns

People wait to cast their votes during the first round of the presidential election, in Barranquilla, Colombia May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Charlie Cordero
People wait to cast their votes during the first round of the presidential election, in Barranquilla, Colombia May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Charlie Cordero

Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52

Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies

Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the Historic Pact (Pacto Historico) embraces vice‑presidential candidate Aida Quilcue during his campaign closing event in Bogota, Colombia May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the Historic Pact (Pacto Historico) embraces vice‑presidential candidate Aida Quilcue during his campaign closing event in Bogota, Colombia May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Colombian right-wing presidential hopeful leads poll for runoff vote

FILE PHOTO: Colombian lawyer and right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella attends a campaign event in Bogota, Colombia, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Nathalia Angarita/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Colombian lawyer and right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella attends a campaign event in Bogota, Colombia, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Nathalia Angarita/ File Photo

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election

Colombian soldiers stand guard in the municipality of El Tarra, Colombia February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez/File Photo
Colombian soldiers stand guard in the municipality of El Tarra, Colombia February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez/File Photo

How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina will be favourites to retain their title at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.
Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina will be favourites to retain their title at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.

Who could be the 2026 World Cup’s breakout star?

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly has been a standout performer for Pep Guardiola's side this season, and could be a key player for England at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly has been a standout performer for Pep Guardiola's side this season, and could be a key player for England at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.