Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)

Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff between progressive Iván Cepeda and conservative businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, with both candidates addressing concerns about renewed violence and political polarization. De la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, advocates for a strict approach to crime, while Cepeda supports continuing outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s leftist policies, including dialogue with armed groups. The election follows a decade of increased violence after a 2016 peace pact with FARC.

Colombia's polarized presidential election features Iván Cepeda, a peace activist advocating for continued negotiations with criminal groups, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed candidate promising a harsh approach to crime. Both candidates face opposition from conflict victims who fear a return to the country's violent past marked by decades of armed conflict involving guerrillas, military forces, and paramilitaries.

Colombia's polarized presidential election features Iván Cepeda, a peace activist advocating for continued negotiations with armed groups, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed candidate promising a harsh crackdown on crime. Voters, including trauma survivors like Blanca Nubia Monroy and Sigifredo López, share a fear of returning to the country's violent past, despite a 2016 peace pact with FARC that has not fully resolved ongoing conflicts.

Colombians are voting in the first round of the presidential election, selecting between candidates with differing visions for peace after a decade of a peace pact with FARC. The election is seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies.

Colombia's presidential election first round opens as candidates with differing visions compete. The vote is considered a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro's policies, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Colombia's peace pact with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

The Trump administration labeled Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserting it poses a national security threat. The article notes Cuba was previously removed from the list in 2015 by the Obama administration due to lack of terrorism support, and argues the current designation lacks factual basis and mirrors tactics used before the Iran strike.

The 2016 peace deal with FARC reduced Colombia's violence but failed to end the conflict, as subsequent governments delayed implementation and FARC dissidents and rebels rejected the agreement. Rising guerrilla attacks now challenge the 'total peace' promise as the country faces divided political approaches.