Colombia’s inspector general said she provisionally suspended the mayors of Medellin and Ibague for their alleged meddling in elections. Inspector General Margarita Cabello announced the suspensions on Twitter, but didn’t…
Colombia’s constitutional court ordered the government to recover more than $1.2 billion (COP5 trillion) that was granted to municipalities and private contractors ahead of the elections. The court order is…
The frontrunner in Colombia’s election race, Gustavo Petro, said he would cancel rallies in the coffee region due to an alleged plot to assassinate him. The prosecution announced almost announced…
Colombia’s Interior Ministry said it would prioritize security measures in historically violent regions to prevent the possible interference of illegal armed groups. According to Interior Minister Daniel Palacios, the government…
Colombia’s powerful Liberal Party split on Wednesday after its leader decided to endorse the establishment candidate in the presidential elections. Former President Cesar Gaviria, the long-time boss of the Liberal…
Colombia’s Inspector General will investigate the commander of the National Army after the general attacked a presidential candidate on Twitter, according to newspaper El Espectador. The preliminary investigation against General…
Colombia’s opposition demanded the resignation of the country’s army chief after the general got involved in the presidential election campaign. Colombia’s constitution explicitly prohibits members of the military from participating…
Some in Colombia’s elite seem uncomfortable with the idea that their next vice-president may be a black woman who used to be dirt poor. Francia Marquez, the running mate of…
Colombia’s opposition and anti-corruption advocates have sued President Ivan Duque for allegedly trying to influence the May 29 presidential election. Senator Ivan Cepeda said last week that he would sue…