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U.S. Embassy warns Americans of possible election-related unrest in Colombia

The United States Embassy in Bogotá has urged American citizens to exercise caution ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff election on Sunday, warning of possible protests, transport disruptions and isolated violence, prompting a sharp rebuke from…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 19, 2026

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ELN Declares Election Ceasefire as Colombia’s Runoff Faces Voter Coercion

Colombia’s presidential runoff campaign entered its final week under the shadow of security concerns, with the country’s largest remaining Marxist guerrilla announcing a temporary ceasefire…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 16, 2026

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Football Jersey Wars: Are Civil Liberties Being Sabotaged in Colombia’s Presidential Run-Off?

During four years of Gustavo Petro’s presidential term, Colombians have witnessed the symbolic resurrection of flags and banners that many believe should be relegated to…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 10, 2026

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If Colombia’s Left Loses, Will It Accept the Verdict of Democracy?

For a country that has spent decades trying to strengthen its democratic institutions, Colombia finds itself confronting an uncomfortable question ahead of the June 21…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 9, 2026

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The ‘Era of the Tiger’ Begins: De La Espriella Responds to Trump’s Endorsement

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump threw his support behind Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella, describing…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 3, 2026

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Trump Endorses De La Espriella, Calls Cepeda a “Radical Left-Wing Marxist”

U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his unconditional support behind Colombian hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella, offering what he described as…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 3, 2026

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Trump Nominates Nate Morris as U.S. Ambassador to Colombia

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Kentucky businessman and political ally Nathaniel “Nate” Morris to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia, placing a…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 2, 2026

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Petro Challenges Election Results as Colombia’s “Tiger” Clinches First-Round Victory

The hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella emerged as the frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, setting up a June 21…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 1, 2026

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Right-wing De La Espriella in Face-Off Election Against Marxist Iván Cepeda

Right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella emerged as the frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, setting up a high-stakes runoff against…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 31, 2026

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Voting Begins in Colombia’s Closely Watched Presidential Race

Much of Colombia woke up to temperate weather and clear skies over the capital, Bogotá. As lines began to form outside polling stations when they…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 31, 2026

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Bogotá, Colombia brace for presidential vote with dry law, security alerts and international observers

Colombia is preparing for one of the largest international election observation missions in its history as the country heads toward Sunday’s presidential election amid heightened…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 29, 2026

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Colombia’s Armed Forces confirm over 50 dead in FARC dissident clashes in Guaviare

Colombia’s Armed Forces and regional authorities are struggling to verify the full scale of a bloody confrontation between rival FARC dissident factions in the remote…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 28, 2026