Colombia’s national daily El Tiempo has endorsed Iván Duque in his presidential bid. The endorsement comes as the last poll gives the right-wing candidate a clear majority.
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Duque secures first-round victory in Colombia elections, followed by leftist Petro
After clinching victory in the first round, right-wing candidate Iván Duque will face a runoff June 17 against leftist Gustavo Petro.
Colombia Elections 2018: President Santos, candidates vote in historic election
President Juan Manuel Santos cast his ballot early Sunday as millions of Colombians headed to voting stations stations in what is widely considered an election to decide the future of the peace process.
Colombia ready for 2018 presidential election, Bogotá boosts security
A drinking ban (Ley Seca) and no Ciclovía in Bogotá are some of the security measures in place to guarantee peaceful elections across Colombia on Sunday.
Colombia to join OECD, become “global partner” in NATO, announces Santos
President Santos confirmed that Colombia will become an OECD member state and “global partner” in Nato. Santos’ televised announcement comes as millions of Colombians vote Sunday in general elections.
Audiences across Colombia captivated by Fajardo’s one person debate
The presidential candidate of Compromiso Ciudadano, Sergio Fajardo, found himself in a one person debate with Colombian journalist Vicky Dávila. Audiences were captivated.
Harvard-MIT conference examines where Colombia will be in 2040
What kind of nation will Colombia be in 2040 was the topic of a conference hosted by Harvard and MIT. These are some of the conclusions.
Howard Buffett Foundation contributes to demining in central Colombia
Villarrica, in the department of Tolima, joins 37 other communities to be clear of landmines given support from philanthropic organizations such as the Howard Buffett Foundation.
Elections 2018: Colombia decides its future
Pollsters can get it wrong when it comes to predicting the outcome of elections. The City Paper present several scenarios before and after May 27.
Elections 2018: Can Colombia’s fragile peace hold?
The arrest of a former senior peace negotiator of FARC on drug charges has raised the stakes on the future of the peace process in the 2018 elections.
Howard Buffet Foundations supports mine clearance in Colombia
Villarrica, Tolima, joins 26 towns across Colombia that have been cleared from IEDs thanks to the peace accord with FARC and international benefactors.
Avianca announces new route to Munich, shifts all operations to El Dorado
Colombia’s flagship, Avianca, will begin flying to Munich starting Nov.16 and third European capital serviced with direct flight from Bogotá.
Bogotá Fashion Week ready for second edition and showcase of talent
Beauty and design take to the runway with Bogotá Fashion Week’s second edition and a platform to promote the creative industries.
End of the Colombian ‘Marginal’ gives Amazon new lease on biodiversity
A mega highway project designed to unite Venezuela with Ecuador through the Colombian Amazon has been scrapped to save threatened biodiversity.
Argentina guest nation as FILBO 31 prepares to open in Bogotá
The 31st edition of FILBO opens April 17 with a cast of authors, publishing houses and a Nobel Laureate. Argentina is guest nation.
Colombian government and ELN close to deal on indefinite ceasefire
Colombia’s chief peace negotiator with the ELN guerrilla, Gustavo Bell, confirmed Sunday that both sides are working towards reaching an indefinite ceasefire.