Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election Leftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secures narrow majority The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll The Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival. AAP · Jun 21
De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. France 24 · Jun 21
Colombians choose between an outsider and a progressive in a presidential runoff election, in photos Colombians are casting ballots in a closely fought presidential runoff Sunday between a progressive and a conservative outsider. Business owner Abelardo de la Espriella and Sen. Iván Cepeda seek the presidency. The Independent UK · Jun 21
Live: Colombia Votes Calmly in a High-Stakes Runoff as Espriella and Cepeda Cast Ballots Colombia's runoff unfolds calmly: Espriella and Cepeda have voted, polls close at 4 p.m., and only a boat fire disrupted the day. Latin Times · Jun 21
Colombians vote in presidential runoff BOGOTá - Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff Sunday, choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator to decide the fate of a stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
‘We lost a lot of shootouts from 1990 and it became a thing. You have to credit Jordan Pickford and the boys – they’ve turned that round’ Joe Cole on how England ended their penalty hoodoo England’s luck from the spot changed with a win over Colombia in the 2018 World Cup FourFourTwo · Jun 21
Polls open in Colombia presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator Voters in Colombia began voting to choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. France 24 · Jun 21
Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are poles apart The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets Portugal vs Uzbekistan meet at NRG Stadium on June 23 with Portugal a -450 favorite. Our pick targets the win plus goals over 3 at +104. Sports Lens · Jun 20
Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 predictions: Can Diaz and Rodriguez dismantle a DR Congo side that held Portugal to a draw in Group K? Sports Lens · Jun 20
5 world market themes for the week ahead Global markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colombia's presidential election, will shape investor sentiment. London's major climate gathering also highlights energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions and rising AI power demands. Investors are keenly awaiting… The Economic Times · Jun 20
How armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit young people As Colombia’s conflict has intensified in recent years, armed groups have flooded social media like TikTok with videos aimed at getting new recruits – particularly young people. The FRANCE 24 Observers team investigated the inner workings of this new recruitment method. France 24 · Jun 19
France 24 · Jun 19 Ahead of Colombia's elections, 'Latin America overall is going to the right' In the lead-up to Colombia's presidential runoff, François Picard is pleased to welcome Renata Segura, Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group. "What we're seeing in this election are two options that are very different from past elections," Segura explains. As Colombians focus heavily…
Euronews · Jun 19 Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score.
The Conversation · Jun 19 Democracy’s next big test: could a Trump-endorsed US citizen become Colombia’s president? On Sunday, voters in Colombia will choose their next president in a contest that could have implications far beyond the country’s borders.
Latin Times · Jun 19 Colombia Presidential Runoff This Sunday: De la Espriella Leads, but the Margins Are Shrinking Colombia votes Sunday in a tense presidential runoff: de la Espriella leads Cepeda in late polls as 408,000 troops deploy and a ceasefire takes hold.
The Economic Times · Jun 19 FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches & moved up the table? Check all results and the latest group standings FIFA World Cup 2026 Yesterday's Match: England kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia. Ghana secured a dramatic late win against Panama, while Colombia triumphed 3-1 against debutants Uzbekistan. Czechia and South Africa played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw, with England, Ghana, and…
France 24 · Jun 19 Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro. The surrender came days before Sunday's presidential runoff election between Petro ally Senator Ivan Cepeda, who promises to continue the peace initiative, and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who…
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Yesterday's man? Ronaldo does little to shake the perception Cristiano Ronaldo's missed chances in Portugal's draw against DR Congo fuel debate about his current form. Coach Roberto Martinez defended the forward, emphasizing his experience and ability to attract defenders. Ronaldo's place in the starting lineup remains a talking point as Portugal prepares for upcoming matches against Uzbekistan and Colombia.
FourFourTwo · Jun 18 Who will England play in the World Cup Round of 16? And what is their potential route to the final? England have topped Group L to make it into the knockout stage of the World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Jun 18 James Rodriguez Enters Farewell World Cup Dance As Last of a Dying Breed The Colombian maverick established his World Cup legacy in 2014 and is one of the last remaining classic South American No. 10’s.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Colombia weighed down by ‘emotional energy’ of fans and pressure as favourites in World Cup opener Coach Nestor Lorenzo said the support of the huge Colombian contingent in the Azteca ‘emotionally weighed’ on his players
AAP · Jun 18 SPO:Díaz sparks Colombia's bid for World Cup redemption Colombia have beaten Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening World Cup match, a strong start to the global showpiece after they missed qualification in 2022.