Colombia News » Bogota News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Colombia’s soccer jersey isn’t just about sports. It’s become a symbol of political division
Colombia’s national soccer jersey has become the subject of controversy during the country's bitterly disputed presidential election.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey
A judge on Wednesday issued a ruling banning right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella from wearing the bright yellow jersey of the national team.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Has Colombia’s World Cup Jersey Become a Right-Wing Symbol?
A presidential candidate endorsed by President Trump has been accused by some Colombians of co-opting their beloved national team’s yellow soccer jersey.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Right-wing firebrand surges into Colombia runoff, shaking political establishment
Abelardo de la Espriella, a rich lawyer who promises an iron-fisted crackdown on drug thugs, finishes ahead of ruling movement’s leftist hopeful.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Colombia's World Cup jersey becomes a political battleground ahead of runoff election
As Colombia gears up for the World Cup, the national team's iconic yellow jersey is becoming a political battleground in a bitter presidential race.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: In Colombia's election, undecided voters weigh leftist vs. right-wing firebrand
Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdown.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdown
Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella pulled ahead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for crackdowns on ...
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election
The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a runoff on June 21, with security a top issue.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign
Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured the most votes in the first round of Colombia’s elections, on Wednesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for ...
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Trump is remaking Latin America in his image; Peru and Colombia may be next
Across Latin America, a wave of right-wing governments has taken power over the past two years, reshaping the region's map.
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Polls close in Colombia vote with Espriella and Cepeda advancing to runoff
Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote counts in the first round of Colombia’s presidential elections on Sunday, and are to face off in a presidential ...
News Colombia » Bogota » Politics: Colombia Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off: What to Know
Whether Abelardo de la Espriella or Iván Cepeda wins in June could have significant implications for U.S.-Colombia ties.