Colombia runoff pits bombs vs peace talks
#ColombiaElection #SecurityCrisisColombia's presidential runoff pits far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, promising military offensives, against leftist Iván Cepeda, advocating peace talks. Security fears rise as rebel groups grow under outgoing President Petro's "Total Peace" plan, with only 10% of one faction disarming recently. read more
Colombia Runoff Pits Amazon vs Fossil Fuels
#ColombiaElection #AmazonRainforestColombia's presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella presents a stark choice for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel policy, and Indigenous rights, with Cepeda favoring green continuity and de la Espriella pushing extraction. read more
Colombia Runoff Set as Right-Wing Surge Shakes Vote
#ColombiaElection #LatinAmericaPoliticsRight-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's first presidential round with 44% against Iván Cepeda's 41%, heading to a June runoff. The election reflects a referendum on peace deals versus security crackdowns. read more