Celebrity lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secures a surprise first-place finish in Colombia's presidential election first round, while leftist senator Iván Cepeda advances to a high-stakes June 21 runoff amid allegations, political tensions, and record voter turnout.
Drug allegations and military threats spark fears across Latin America
January 6, 2026: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has pushed back strongly against US President Donald...
