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Beyond the Political Clash: What the Suspension of Colombia’s Transition Meetings Means

Finance Colombia

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July 9, 2026

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Colombia's transition slows as de la Espriella halts meetings over Petro's election doubts. What's next for the power transfer?...

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CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

What Colombia’s new president means for the fight against drugs

Colombia is entering a pivotal new chapter after the election of right-wing populist Abelardo de la Espriella, whose victory could reshape the country’s approach to conflict, security and the drug trade. CNN’s Stefano Pozzebon reports on the people living at the center of Colombia’s unresolved fight against armed groups. 0:00 The dangerous legacy of a long-running drug war 3:23 How Colombia’s drug war shaped the presidential election 5:12 How the government fights the drug trade Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Columbia #election #News

The City Paper Bogotá

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· Jul 8, 2026

Colombia’s President-Elect Urges International Oversight for Democratic Transition

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has appealed to the international community to closely monitor the country’s democratic transition, alleging that outgoing President Gustavo Petro and opposition leader Iván Cepeda are attempting to undermine the August 7 transfer of power. In a statement released by his transition team on Wednesday, the criminal defense lawyer said []

DW News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Colombia transition process paused as election row escalates | DW News

Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has suspended the transition process after accusing President Gustavo Petro of attempting to stay in power. The move follows Petro’s refusal to recognize de la Espriella’s June 21 runoff victory, citing alleged election fraud. DW speaks to Glaeldys Gonzales, International Crisis Group For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Colombia Calling

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· Jun 23, 2026

619: Colombia's Close Call: Analyzing the Recent Presidential Election

On this week's Colombia Calling podcast, we make in-depth analysis of Colombia's recent presidential election, voter turnout, regional voting patterns, and the implications for the country's future political landscape. I speak to colleague and friend Adriaan Alsema of Colombia Reports. You are warned, I get personal in this one! The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 23, 2026

Colombia Voters Cement Latin America's Rightward Shift

Colombia Voters Cement Latin America's Rightward Shift

teleSUR English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Venezuela Urges Latin American Integration to Counter U.S. Hegemony

Venezuela’s Acting President urged this Monday Latin American nations to unite against imperialist hegemony during the closing ceremony of the “Homeland is America” colloquium in Caracas. The international event, held at the prestigious Teresa Carreño Theater in the Venezuelan capital, gathered historians, intellectuals, legislators, and high-level delegations from 12 Latin American nations. The summit aimed []

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Related coverage for "Beyond the Political Clash: What the Suspension of Colombia’s Transition Meetings Means": CNN — What Colombia’s new president means for the fight against drugs. The City Paper Bogotá — Colombia’s President-Elect Urges International Oversight for Democratic Transition. DW News — Colombia transition process paused as election row escalates | DW News. Colombia Calling — 619: Colombia's Close Call: Analyzing the Recent Presidential Election. Real Clear Politics — Colombia Voters Cement Latin America's Rightward Shift. teleSUR English — Venezuela Urges Latin American Integration to Counter U.S. Hegemony