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Colombia's President Petro Warns of Civil War Risk Amid Election Fraud Claims
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims widespread electoral fraud and warns of civil unrest under the incoming president.
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#Abelardo de la Espriella
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14 Wounded in Colombia Truck Bomb Explosion Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
A truck bomb exploded near a Colombian police station, wounding 14 people just days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office.
World
Car Bomb Explodes in Colombian City Near Venezuela Border Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
A truck bomb detonated in Cucuta, near Venezuela, six days before the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.
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Ex-FARC Leader Issues Violence Warning Amid Rising Colombia Political Tensions
A former FARC commander has warned that 'messages of hate' could lead to renewed violence in Colombia following threats from the president-elect.
Colombia's President-Elect Plans to Dismantle Peace Office in Security Overhaul
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to shut down the presidential peace office and suspend ongoing peace talks with armed groups.
US and 12 Latin American Countries Call for Peaceful Transition in Colombia Amid Election Doubts
The United States and 12 members of the Shields of the Americas alliance have issued a joint statement urging a peaceful transition of power in Colombia.
Colombia's Outgoing President Petro to Deliver Public Farewell on July 20
Outgoing Colombian president Gustavo Petro announced he will give a public farewell on July 20, calling for mass protests and the continuation of social reforms.
Leftist Candidate Concedes Colombia Presidential Election to Hard-Right Rival
Left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda has conceded the Colombian presidential election to hard-right rival Abelardo de la Espriella.
