Colombia

Colombia, a divided country

The first round confirmed the country's polarization and left De la Espriella with an advantage heading into a runoff in which centrist votes will be decisive.

Politics shaken, it is time to think about a country for everyone

The shockwave produced by the first round of the presidential election was seismic. There was not a single political assumption left unquestioned. The message...

Presidential contenders in Colombia: what country do they want to govern? 

The final stretch of the Colombian presidential campaign has left the country caught between polarisation, political violence and rhetoric that undermines democratic coexistence.

The ridiculous war between Ecuador and Colombia

The diplomatic escalation between Ecuador and Colombia threatens to worsen the border crisis and affect thousands of citizens and traders in both countries.

Colombia: the battle for the center

With no clear majorities and no room to move toward the extremes, the candidates are focusing their strategy on appealing to a moderate electorate that will decide the election.

Elusive majorities in Colombia

Colombia’s legislative elections confirmed a fragmented political landscape, with no clear majorities and where alliances will be decisive for governing.