Colombian elections 2022

I want a “strong state” in Colombia against “criminals”, says candidate Gutiérrez

I want a “strong state” in Colombia against “criminals”, says candidate Gutiérrez

Neither on the right, nor in the center, nor with the government. Federico Gutiérrez shuns labels. I am "the candidate…

‘Fico’, the dam against the dreaded tide of the left in Colombia

Federico Gutiérrez, solemn, asks for a prayer for the uniformed men killed by the violence in Colombia. In front of…

Who is winning in Colombia according to the latest poll two weeks before the presidential elections?

A new survey revealed in the last few hours shows the following figures for the intention to vote less than…

Candidates for the Presidency of Colombia step on the accelerator in search of votes

The main candidates for the Presidency of Colombia This weekend they intensified their tours throughout the country, visiting up to…

The shadow of the assassination frightens Colombians in the middle of the electoral campaign

It was August 18, 1989. The then presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento, who was heading to win the elections…

How the suspension of the mayor of Medellín Daniel Quintero turns the presidential campaign in Colombia

The decision of the Attorney General temporarily suspend the mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quinterofor alleged participation and intervention in politics…

How the electoral rise of Gustavo Petro in Colombia disturbs the barracks

Very popular for their fight against the guerrillas, the military in Colombia they barely figured in politics. But the likely…

Who are “the same as always” who have governed Colombia for 200 years

The "same as always" are the star protagonists of the presidential elections of May 29 in Colombia. Those heirs of…

Candidates for the Presidency of Colombia reject possible attack on Gustavo Petro

Several candidates for the Presidency of Colombialike other politicians, condemned on Monday the alleged plan to attack Gustavo Petro, leader…

Gustavo Petro suspends electoral trip due to suspicions of a plan to assassinate him in Colombia

The opposition senator and Colombian left-wing candidate Gustavo Petrofavorite for the presidential elections in May, suspended a trip to the…

Gustavo Petro and Fico Gutiérrez, favorites for the first round in Colombia, but there would be a tie in the second

Gustavo Petro Y Federico Gutierrez have one foot in the second round to define the next president of Colombiaaccording to…

Why peace is “an uncomfortable issue” in the Colombian elections (and which are the ones that “come out of the closet” instead)

After 60 years of conflict, this year Colombia is experiencing a presidential campaign in which little is said about war…

Controversy in Colombia over statements by the head of the Army against Petro, the favorite to win the elections

The incursion in the electoral campaign of the commander of the Army of ColombiaGeneral Eduardo Zapateiro, in attacking the left-wing…

Why Gustavo Petro marginalized Senator Piedad Córdoba from his presidential campaign in Colombia

leftist presidential candidate Gustavo Petrofavorite in the polls for the May elections in Colombiamarginalized this Wednesday from his campaign the…

Colombia: Francia Márquez denounces that they called her “King Kong” again

The candidate for Vice President of Colombia by the Historical Pact, France Marquezassured that in the last few hours they…

Petro signs before a notary that it will not expropriate companies or private property if it governs Colombia

The left candidate Gustavo Petro signed this Monday a sworn statement before a notary in which he promises that he…

National Registrar desists from requesting recount of votes for the Senate in Colombia

The National Registrar of ColombiaAlexander Vega, desisted this Tuesday from requesting the recount of the votes of the Senate elections…

Álvaro Uribe to Gustavo Petro: “Win the elections, don’t try to steal them”

After the elections to the Congress of Colombia, held on March 13, 2022, some doubts have arisen regarding the counting…

National Registrar will request the general recount of the votes to the Senate in Colombia

The National Registrar of ColombiaAlexander Vega, announced this Monday that he will request the general recount of the votes to…

Colombia: Gustavo Petro leads Fico Gutiérrez by 9 points in the first poll after the legislative elections

Gustavo Petropresidential candidate of the leftist Historical Pact, has 32% of the intention to vote for the elections on May…