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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?

A Colombian court ruled the passport contract case can proceed but has not yet decided whether the agreement is legal. The lawsuit does not affect passport issuance or the validity of passports, which remain valid until their expiration dates.

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella appointed Rodrigo Lara Restrepo as interior minister as Centro Democrático, Cambio Radical, and Creemos announced their support for his incoming administration.

After a tight vote, questions emerged over Colombia’s preliminary count and official canvas. Here’s how they differ.

Petro, Uribe and De la Espriella have all embraced the idea of a constituent assembly. Here’s why it remains controversial.

The ruling leaves the former president's brother, Santiago Uribe with an unappealable conviction for homicide and paramilitary-related crimes.

Beyond party labels and ideology, winning the election is only the beginning: courts, constitutional review and public pressure await Colombia’s next president.

The runoff may decide Colombia’s next president, but neither finalist commands enough seats in Congress to govern alone. Both candidates would need broad coalitions to pass reforms and implement their legislative agendas.

Espriella, a far-right candidate has advanced to the presidential runoff with a viable path to victory, while Cepeda posted the strongest electoral result ever achieved by a left-wing candidate.

Ricardo Roa is expected to remain away from Ecopetrol until late July, just days before Colombia’s incoming president takes office.