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From Aurelio Casillas' Final Battle to Sofía Castro's Debut as a Leading Lady: 5 Spanish-Language Dramas Set to Dominate the Second Half of 2026

The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in years for Spanish-language television. Telemundo is betting on proven franchises, including the final chapter of one of the most successful narco sagas in TV history and the return of a fan-favorite Colombian franchise.…

Latin Times

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Ghana, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 23 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 23 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

Colombia vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Leopards are out to frustrate an exuberant Colombia team in Guadalajara.

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Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?

Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right-wingers in the US – but…

France 24

Colombia Enters Political Crisis as Petro Alleges Election Irregularities Linked to Israel and Allies Move to Challenge 33,000 Voting Tables

Colombia appeared headed toward a prolonged political confrontation after President Gustavo Petro questioned the results of the country's presidential runoff, alledged Israel interference, and his political allies announced plans to challenge tens of thousands of voting tables following the apparent victory of conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

Latin Times

‘Institutional threat’: election of far-right leader raises fears for democracy in Colombia

Trump-admiring Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to ‘disembowel’ the left and kill criminals like ‘rats and cockroaches’

The Guardian - UK

Trump Backed Candidate Narrowly Win Colombia's Presidential Election; His Opponent Will Challenge The Results

A political neophyte who garnered President Trump's support won a narrow victory in Colombia's presidential race. His opponent has vowed to challenge the results.

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Who is Abelardo de la Espriella? From controversial lawyer to Colombia's president

The president-elect created his movement just 11 months ago, mirroring the model that worked in Argentina and El Salvador: patriotic talk, a firm hand against crime, and contempt for traditional politics.

Euronews

First Thing: Iran says there is ‘progress’ in talks despite Trump’s coarse threats

US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslide

The Guardian - UK

US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election, marking country's right-wing shift

With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.

Euronews

Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential election

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The Independent UK

NOVVA Group acquires Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy, strengthening Latin American platform

HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVVA Group ("Novva"), a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire a Colombian solar portfolio from German renewables developer ABO Energy, marking a significant milestone in its Latin American expansion. The portfolio comprises three advanced-stage solar projects with…

AAP

Trump-backed millionaire lawyer wins Colombia’s presidential election

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to crack down on crime and build a stronger economy

The Independent UK

Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-backed far-right millionaire becomes Colombia's President

In the wake of Colombia's recent presidential elections, the city of Cali became a hotspot for protests and altercations with police. The hard-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, who received backing from Donald Trump, narrowly edged out leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. Known as 'The Tiger,' de la Espriella's campaign centered…

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France 24

Trump-backed de la Espriella wins razor-tight Colombian presidential election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the vote, beating his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda with a one percent lead. Cepeda told supporters he would challenge results from more than 30,000…

The Economic Times

Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?

Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "The Tiger," he campaigned on a platform of restoring order, reviving the economy with market-friendly policies, and adopting a hardline security approach. De La Espriella, who plans to reduce state…

Latin Times

A Country Split in Half: Colombia's Presidential Runoff Comes Down to 247,000 Votes, de la Espriella Leads

Espriella leads Colombia's preliminary count by under a point. Cepeda's camp urges calm as the binding scrutiny looms over a razor-thin race.

The Guardian - UK

Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election

Leftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secures narrow majority

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AAP

Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll

The Donald Trump endorsed right-‌wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival.

France 24

De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count

Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

The Independent UK

Colombians choose between an outsider and a progressive in a presidential runoff election, in photos

Colombians are casting ballots in a closely fought presidential runoff Sunday between a progressive and a conservative outsider. Business owner Abelardo de la Espriella and Sen. Iván Cepeda seek the presidency.

Latin Times

Live: Colombia Votes Calmly in a High-Stakes Runoff as Espriella and Cepeda Cast Ballots

Colombia's runoff unfolds calmly: Espriella and Cepeda have voted, polls close at 4 p.m., and only a boat fire disrupted the day.

Bangkok Post

Colombians vote in presidential runoff

BOGOTá - Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff Sunday, choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator to decide the fate of a stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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‘We lost a lot of shootouts from 1990 and it became a thing. You have to credit Jordan Pickford and the boys – they’ve turned that round’ Joe Cole on how England ended their penalty hoodoo

England’s luck from the spot changed with a win over Colombia in the 2018 World Cup

France 24

Polls open in Colombia presidential runoff between Trump-backed hardliner, leftist senator

Voters in Colombia began voting to choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

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