Colombian leftist politician, human rights activist and philosopher
Fujimori has been certified winner of Peru’s June 7 runoff with a slim margin of 50.135% to 49.865% for Sánchez. Protests and allegations of fraud have continued, while the country faces political polarization and a volatile Congress as she prepares to take office.
Colombia and the Netherlands have convened a two-day conference with nearly 60 countries to chart roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels. The gathering promotes voluntary national plans, addresses financing and debt relief, and seeks to accelerate a shift toward clean energy outside traditional UN climate talks. A second summit will be held next year in Tuvalu.
Colombia has been casting ballots in the first round of its presidential election, a vote seen as a referendum on Gustavo Petro’s peace-and-justice agenda. The race has narrowed to three main contenders as armed groups and rival candidates press hard on security, justice and peace, while attacks and violence persist in several regions.
Abelardo de la Espriella has surged to the top in the first round with about 43% of the vote, ahead of Iván Cepeda (≈41%), triggering a runoff on June 21. The far-right outsider promises hardline security and mega-prisons, while Cepeda advocates Petro’s continuity and Total Peace. Valencia trails after a major collapse.
Peru’s presidential run-off is set between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez after a chaotic first round in April. Prosecution allegations against Sánchez and mining’s role in the economy color a campaign that has extended delays, protests and irregular voting patterns abroad.
Colombia’s president has sparked international backlash by posting the Nazi slogan “Heil Hitler,” drawing condemnations from Israeli leaders and Latin American lawmakers. The remarks have intensified scrutiny ahead of the June 21 runoff, with critics warning against references that distort Holocaust memory and destabilize democratic debate.
Dissidents from the Bolivarian Army have surrendered their weapons in Putumayo, Colombia, as President Petro pursues a “total peace” strategy. About 99 rebels have handed over arms and will enter a temporary relocation zone under government supervision, signaling progress in negotiations amid a presidential runoff.”
Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential runoff with 49.7% to Iván Cepeda’s 48.7%, signaling a shift to the right. The victory could reshape security policy, economics, and relations with the United States as protests flare in several cities.
Abelardo de la Espriella has secured a narrow victory in Colombia's presidential runoff, pledging a hard-line security approach and a renewed alliance with Israel. Iván Cepeda contests the result as Petro-era policies face upheaval. Protests erupt in Cali as results tighten and markets watch for policy shifts.
Colombia, Peru and Brazil are moving right in a regional shift that could reshape how the Amazon is managed. De la Espriella in Colombia has secured a narrow win, while Peru is poised to elect Fujimori. Brazil faces a high-stakes election that could redefine environmental policy amid deforestation concerns.
De la Espriella has won the runoff by under a point and pledges to restore Colombia's ties with the United States and Israel, reversing Petro-era policies amid rising violence.
The United States–backed Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential runoff, defeating Iván Cepeda by about 250,000 votes. Cepeda has conceded after the official count matched the preliminary tally, and Petro announces a transition. De la Espriella pledges a hardline security stance and closer ties with allies, while Cepeda’s camp highlights foreign interference. The transition date is set for August 7.
Colombia’s presidential runoff winner is under pressure over US citizenship and possible conflicts of interest. Senator Iván Cepeda has urged Abelardo de la Espriella to renounce his US citizenship and clarify whether he is an agent of the United States. Cepeda warns of civil disobedience if legality conditions are not met.