Barrancabermeja, Colombia — home to the country’s largest oil refinery and the Oil Capital of Colombia, sits on the Magdalena River in Santander.
Colombia’s president-elect has suspended the transition with the incumbent, accusing him of plans to stay in power. The incumbent rejects the results and promises to defend democracy as tensions mount over oil policy and cabinet picks ahead of the August inauguration.
Colombia has launched a renewed assault on rebel groups, with President Abelardo de la Espriella insisting on no negotiations and reintroducing joint task forces to combat gangs and fuel theft along major pipelines. The Urano unit aims to curb the ELN’s theft and disruption as the government shifts to stronger military posture after a peace-era pause.