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European election monitors have dismissed fraud rumors in Colombia's presidential race, praising the country for running a peaceful, orderly election despite political tensions. The findings offer reassurance as Colombia heads to a runoff vote later this month.
Colombia's Catholic bishops are urging their nation toward reconciliation and peaceful democratic participation as the country prepares for March and May elections. Their message comes after a five-day assembly focused on healing divisions and supporting vulnerable communities.
Colombia gets a fresh political chapter as businessman Abelardo de la Espriella wins the presidency in a peaceful democratic transition. The conservative outsider defeated his progressive rival by just one percentage point in one of the nation's closest elections ever.
Colombia's electoral authority has verified the presidential election results were legitimate, clearing the path for a democratic runoff. The transparent review process helps restore confidence in one of Latin America's key democracies.
Colombia's Historic Pact coalition strengthened its position as the country's largest political force, winning up to 25 Senate seats and setting the stage for continued social reforms. The results show growing support for progressive policies despite fierce opposition from conservative rivals.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
In a historic move, Colombia's presidential frontrunner Ivan Cepeda has chosen indigenous rights champion Aida Quilcue as his running mate. The announcement brings hope for greater indigenous representation at the highest levels of Colombian government.
Just hours after a devastating earthquake struck western Colombia, volunteers in Doral, Florida flooded into a warehouse to sort donations for survivors who lost everything. Elected officials from across South Florida joined the grassroots effort to help thousands left homeless.
More than 50 million Ethiopians have signed up to vote in the country's upcoming election, marking the highest turnout ever for voter registration. The massive participation signals growing confidence in democracy as the nation prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026.
After 17 years away from his country, Tarique Rahman has won a landslide election victory in Bangladesh's first democratic vote since a 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule. International observers called the election "credible" as voters also approved sweeping reforms to prevent future one-party control.
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South Africa's election commission is taking on AI-generated misinformation with new tech tools and social media partnerships ahead of the 2026 local elections. The proactive approach aims to protect voters from fake websites and deepfakes while making registration easier than ever.
Gustavo Petro traded his rifle for a ballot box decades ago, and in 2022, the former M-19 guerrilla fighter became Colombia's first left-wing president. His journey from armed rebellion to democratic leadership shows how former enemies can transform a nation through peace.
Colombia's government and the Gulf Clan have overcome a diplomatic hurdle to restart peace negotiations, bringing hope back to a decades-long effort to end internal conflict. The talks, which paused earlier this month over concerns about U.S. pressure, are now moving forward with international support.
Millions of Bangladeshis lined up for their first real election in nearly two decades, with voters describing the experience as feeling like a festival. After 15 years of rigged elections under an autocratic regime, citizens finally got to cast ballots that actually count. ##
After nearly four decades, students in Karnataka can finally elect their own college representatives again. The state government ended a ban dating back to 1989, giving young people a voice in campus decisions while keeping political parties out of student elections. #
In a historic first for Ekiti State, 13 political parties signed a peace agreement ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The unprecedented calm marking this election cycle shows how far the region has come in 30 years.
Colombia secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 after Daniel Munoz scored a dramatic 76th-minute goal against DR Congo in Guadalajara. The 1-0 victory pushed Colombia to the top of Group K with one game still to play.
Colombia is redistributing land to farmers in its biggest agrarian reform ever, replacing coca crops with coffee and cocoa while building partnerships with China for rural development. The transformation aims to reduce poverty, fight illicit drug production, and restore dignity to those who work the land.
A Nigerian state just held a governorship election that was largely peaceful and transparent, offering hope that the country can move past violent, chaotic voting. Citizens, election officials, and security forces proved democracy doesn't have to mean bloodshed.
Colombia could pocket $40 billion in savings by speeding up its shift to electric vehicles, according to new financial analysis. The finding shows developing nations can leapfrog fossil fuel dependence while strengthening their economies.
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