Colombia News in English

Good morning! It’s 13th June, and here’s your Colombia daily news capsule.

Final survey shows Abelardo De la Espriella leading Iván Cepeda ahead of presidential runoff.

Trump announces the death of "Niño Guerrero," leader of Tren de Aragua, in U.S. military operation.

Colombia's poverty rate drops to 28%, the lowest in history, with over 125,000 people lifted from poverty.

Alias Porras responds from prison regarding the murder of journalist Cristian Herrera in Cúcuta.

El Niño phenomenon arrives early in Colombia, government warns of its potential impact.

Supreme Court halts order for Abelardo De la Espriella to change campaign symbols.

Bogotá implements vehicle restrictions for Friday, June 12, 2026, affecting private cars and taxis.

Government suspends social program payments during the second electoral round on June 21.

Defense Minister warns of potential disturbances following Colombia's presidential runoff elections.

WhatsApp Web experiences global outage, affecting users' ability to log in and access services.

Shakira's World Cup performance breaks viewership records, surpassing Bad Bunny's Super Bowl appearance.

Renowned actress and presenter passes away at 66 after a long battle with cancer.

Paraguay suffers a 4-1 defeat in their World Cup 2026 debut against the United States.

Diego Arias expresses gratitude after leaving Atlético Nacional, as the club seeks his replacement.

Urologists emphasize the importance of prostate exams starting at age 50 for cancer detection.

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