President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
The World Cup round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.
Veteran mediator William Ury reflects on how the fine art of diplomacy is essential at holding the world together.
Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Luis Diaz’s Colombia clash in Miami, with both sides vying for the top spot in Group K.
Six World Cup games, knockout places on the line, Cape Verde make history and Iran wait for a place in the Round of 32.
Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
The far-right president-elect has pledged to rebuild ties with Israel and the US following tensions under Gustavo Petro.
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.
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