Abelardo de la Espriella

Colombian President Removes Museum Exhibits in Cultural “Counter-Revolution”

Colombia's conservative president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has begun what he calls a cultural “counter-revolution.” Exhibits at the country's national museum have been removed.

Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Marking Shift in Ties With Israel

Colombia opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, marking a clear shift in the country’s relationship with Israel.

Colombia judge halts bombings of guerrillas if minors may be present

20 guerrillas killed in Colombian military raids, president says

20 members of a guerrilla group have been killed in military raids in Colombia, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella.

Chile’s Kast faces backlash over emergency powers proposal amid crime crackdown

Chile's right-wing leader José Antonio Kast came to power promising an iron fist against criminals. But a new proposal for far-reaching emergency powers is drawing criticism even from within his own ranks.

Colombia's new president orders deportations of undocumented migrants

Colombia's new right-wing president Abelardo de la Espriella wants to see the arrest and deportation of undocumented people.

Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports

Representatives from six football associations in Africa and Asia are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election in a joint statement.

Death toll in Colombia earthquake rises to 265, around 500 still missing