Colombia News in English

Good morning! It’s 5th June, and here’s your Colombia daily news capsule.

Iván Cepeda's campaign drops plans for a National Constituent Assembly amid electoral calculations.

Abelardo de la Espriella vows to wear the Colombia national team jersey despite court order.

Petro dismisses first-round election results as unfounded fraud allegations arise.

Santiago Uribe sentenced to 28 years for murder and paramilitarism linked to 'Los 12 Apostles'.

Prosecutors to charge Blessd with alleged extortion kidnapping of his double's manager.

A strong odor leads to the discovery of a decomposing body in Soacha, Cundinamarca.

Colombia Mayor program begins fifth transfer cycle, benefiting over 1,500 seniors in San Andrés.

New poll shows Abelardo de la Espriella winning the second round, with Cepeda trailing closely.

Mother of six-month-old Mía Kathaleya, who died under mysterious circumstances, has been arrested.

Colombia tops OECD holiday ranking with 19 public holidays; new holiday set for July 2026.

NASA predicts the longest eclipse of the century, set to darken the skies across the country.

Android phones now use AI to detect scam calls, promising to reduce unwanted interruptions.

A fossil reveals a bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago.

Colombia women's national team prepares for crucial match against Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers.

Marjane Satrapi reflects on her childhood preparing for political imprisonment in Iran.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!