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S&P Global Ratings lowers Colombia's credit rating to BB- as persistent deficits and policy shifts challenge economic stability in 2026.

The largest forces in Colombia’s new Congress will be the left-wing Pacto Histórico with 22% of the vote, and the right-wing Centro Democrático with 15%. The next president will likely have to govern through coalitions and alliances.

Following the March 8 primaries, Colombia’s presidential race now centers on six candidates, although some may withdraw or join to alliances after weak results.

Legislators are elected this weekend, but so are primary candidates for the May 31 Colombian presidential election.

Despite Iván Cepeda's strong showing in the primary, weak turnout may indicate that Colombians are tired of Gustavo Petro's populist antics and "revolutionary" politics.

The court ruled the lower court’s conviction flawed, citing serious errors and bias that violated the former president's due process rights.

The verdict marks the first criminal conviction of a former head of state in Colombia's history. An appeal is almost certain.

The trial against former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002–2010) has entered a crucial phase, with delicate testimony from numerous paramilitary leaders.

This trial represents an unprecedented legal challenge in Colombia, as no former president has ever faced such proceedings.

While campaigning for president, Gustavo Petro explicitly promised that there would be no expropriation during his term.