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Colombia launches joint task force to protect pipeline and fight ELN rebels

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a joint task force that will fight rebel groups and drug gangs in the country's northeast

The Independent UK · 1h ago

Iron Fist, 14,000 Arrests, $1B from Washington: How De la Espriella Is Reshaping Colombia's Security Systems

Colombia's new president secured a $1B U.S. security deal, ordered 14,422 arrests and ended peace talks with armed groups — all in his first 30 days.

Latin Times · Oct 3

Colombia's Central Bank Just Raised Rates Again — What It Means for Families Sending Money Home

Colombia's central bank raised rates to 12.25% in a surprise vote. What it means for inflation, the IMF talks, and families sending money home

Latin Times · Oct 2

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Colombia seeks IMF financing as government grapples with fiscal crisis: Report

Colombia's government is engaging with the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance amid ongoing fiscal challenges. President Abelardo De La Espriella has directed his economic team to pursue potential agreements beneficial to the nation's finances. The country is exhibiting increased borrowing in response to a widening fiscal deficit this…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Colombia's new US-backed government cuts ties with Iran

Colombia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran, aligning with the US and its allies in Latin America. The decision was made by President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in August 2026. Officials accused Iran of connections to terrorist groups that threaten national security in Colombia after taking office.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Colombia’s cocaine-funded militias turn to drones as far-right president launches all-out war

IN FOCUS: Caught in the crossfire of an increasingly violent internal war are the civilians living around Colombia’s primary cocaine trafficking routes in northern and western areas of the country. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Colombia court orders President de la Espriella to hide social media videos of him with dead bodies

Colombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered to hide social media videos showing him walking past rows of the dead bodies of alleged guerrillas killed by the country's armed forces, according to a court document seen Wednesday. The newly sworn-in president has launched a fresh offensive at…

France 24 · Sep 10

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Colombia's New President Is Following The Trump Playbook On Immigration

If realized, the largest impact of Abelardo de la Espriella's deportation plan would be on the estimated 2.9 million Venezuelans who have migrated to Colombia since 2018 following the country's economic and social collapse.

International Business Times · Sep 10

What Ecuador and Peru Are Really Getting From Rubio's Visit

Rubio closes his South America tour Sept. 10 in Lima with Fujimori, after stops with Colombia's De la Espriella and Ecuador's Noboa. What's confirmed.

Latin Times · Sep 9

Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.

France 24 · Sep 9

Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia's new president

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Colombia's new president, Abelardo De La Espriella. They discussed enhancing security cooperation against drug trafficking and improving economic ties. Colombia seeks US assistance with aircraft, radar, and anti-money-laundering tools. Rubio also plans visits to Ecuador and Peru to meet aligned leaders. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Colombia's New President Sat Down With Rubio. Here's What's Actually On The Table.

Colombia's president pressed Rubio on tariffs, earthquake aid and security ties Sept. 8 in Barranquilla. Here's what's confirmed versus still unresolved.

Latin Times · Sep 8

Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is the first stop on a tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders…

France 24 · Sep 8

Colombia president provokes disgust by posing with bodies of ‘terrorists’

Abelardo De La Espriella posts video of himself with rows of body bags as performative populism continues to sweep Americas

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

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Latin Times · Sep 3

Colombia's New President Faces His First Real Crisis: Keeping the Lights On

A senator wants Colombia to declare an energy emergency as an intense El Niño drought threatens the hydropower grid, testing new President De la Espriella.

Latin Times · Sep 2

Colombia's De la Espriella Deepens Ties With Washington as Focus Shifts to Pacific Drug Routes and Ecuador Border

Colombia and the U.S. expand military cooperation under President De la Espriella, targeting Pacific cartel routes, border security, and FARC dissidents.

Latin Times · Aug 31

De la Espriella Closes Three Peace Tables, Opens New Fronts Against Extortion and Corruption

De la Espriella closed three Petro-era peace tables, launched anti-extortion and anti-corruption units, and gave an earthquake recovery update.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

Dissident militia in Colombia says kidnapped French Foreign Legion soldier alive

Colombian rebels have claimed responsibility for kidnapping a Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion, saying he is alive and in good health nearly a month after he was seized in the south-west of the country. However they warned the government against any military intervention.

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

Was it a mistake for 99 Colombian guerrillas to lay down their arms?

Fighters in legal limbo after accepting ‘total peace’ plan of Petro government just days before hardliner Abelardo De la Espriella took over

Latin Times · Aug 25

Over 500,000 Undocumented Venezuelans Face Deportation Risk in Colombia Under De la Espriella's Hardline Shift

Newly elected Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and deportations of undocumented migrants, targeting hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in a hardline shift backed by new security ties with Washington.

Euronews · Aug 25

New Colombian president orders immigration raids, vowing deporations of migrants without legal status

The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said.

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown

Far-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermath

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician

Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella

International Business Times · Aug 18

Colombia Faced Its Strongest Earthquake In Recent History. Now Those Impacted Need To Rebuild.

The quake destroyed or damaged scores of buildings in cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdó.

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