Donald Trump endorsed celebrity lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella before a runoff election in Colombia, a fresh bid by the US president to inject himself into the politics of a Latin American neighbor.
Donald Trump endorsed celebrity lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella before a runoff election in Colombia, a fresh bid by the US president to inject himself into the politics of a Latin American neighbor.
Abelardo de la Espriella Photographer: Carlos Parra Rios/Bloomberg
Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said Monday that he hadn’t seen any evidence of major irregularities in Sunday’s vote, in which he finished second to right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.
Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said Monday that he hadn’t seen any evidence of major irregularities in Sunday’s vote, in which he finished second to right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.
Ivan Cepeda speaks during a press conference in Bogota, on June 1, 2026.
The US lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting leader Delcy Rodríguez, the latest move to rebuild ties after Nicolás Maduro’s capture earlier this year.
The US lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting leader Delcy Rodríguez, the latest move to rebuild ties after Nicolás Maduro’s capture earlier this year.
Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi died unexpectedly on Monday, the government announced, after leading the small but oil-rich South American nation until last year.
Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi died unexpectedly on Monday, the government announced, after leading the small but oil-rich South American nation until last year.
Suriname’s former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi displays an inked finger after voting at a polling station in Paramaribo, Suriname, on May 25, 2025.
The Trump administration promised Venezuelans economic prosperity after removing Nicolás Maduro from power. Life has only gotten harder in the two months since.
The Trump administration promised Venezuelans economic prosperity after removing Nicolás Maduro from power. Life has only gotten harder in the two months since.
An oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, Venezuela. The country’s oil output and exports plunged in January.
The Trump administration promised Venezuelans economic prosperity after removing Nicolás Maduro from power. Life has only gotten harder in the two months since.
The Trump administration promised Venezuelans economic prosperity after removing Nicolás Maduro from power. Life has only gotten harder in the two months since.
An oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, Venezuela. The country’s oil output and exports plunged in January.
The US and Venezuela agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations, the State Department said, signaling President Donald Trump’s willingness to work with the country’s current leadership now that he’s ousted Nicolás Maduro.
The US and Venezuela agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations, the State Department said, signaling President Donald Trump’s willingness to work with the country’s current leadership now that he’s ousted Nicolás Maduro.
Most Venezuelans expect the economy and job market to improve within six months as the US eases sanctions and the government rolls out reforms to attract investment.
Most Venezuelans expect the economy and job market to improve within six months as the US eases sanctions and the government rolls out reforms to attract investment.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ahead of his appearance in federal court in New York, on Jan. 5. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Most Venezuelans expect the economy and job market to improve within six months as the US eases sanctions and the government rolls out reforms to attract investment.
Most Venezuelans expect the economy and job market to improve within six months as the US eases sanctions and the government rolls out reforms to attract investment.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ahead of his appearance in federal court in New York, on Jan. 5. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Most Venezuelans expect the economy and job market to improve within six months as the US eases sanctions and the government rolls out reforms to attract investment.
Most Venezuelans expect the economy and job market to improve within six months as the US eases sanctions and the government rolls out reforms to attract investment.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ahead of his appearance in federal court in New York, on Jan. 5. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Venezuela’s interim government announced the closure of the infamous Helicoide prison in Caracas and promised broad amnesty for political prisoners on Friday, one of its most significant gestures yet to meet the Trump administration’s demands since the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela’s interim government announced the closure of the infamous Helicoide prison in Caracas and promised broad amnesty for political prisoners on Friday, one of its most significant gestures yet to meet the Trump administration’s demands since the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodriguez during an event at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on Jan. 29. Photographer: Carlos Becerra/Getty Images
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Venezuela has “had enough” of US interference as the government faces growing pushback from public-sector groups and leftist parties over plans to overhaul the oil industry.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Venezuela has “had enough” of US interference as the government faces growing pushback from public-sector groups and leftist parties over plans to overhaul the oil industry.
The US named two-time Ambassador Laura Dogu as its new chargé d’affaires for Venezuela, signaling a rapid push to reestablish a formal diplomatic presence in Caracas.
The US named two-time Ambassador Laura Dogu as its new chargé d’affaires for Venezuela, signaling a rapid push to reestablish a formal diplomatic presence in Caracas.
US Ambassador to Honduras, Laura Dogu speaks during the launch of the US-Honduras Strategic and Human Rights Dialogues to discuss migration, corruption, and security issues, at the Presidential House in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on Jan.10, 2023.
A proposal by Venezuela’s new leader to roll out a red carpet for oil investors passed an initial vote Thursday, allowing for the bill that would slash taxes, relinquish state control over operations and streamline regulations to move into a second round of debate.
A proposal by Venezuela’s new leader to roll out a red carpet for oil investors passed an initial vote Thursday, allowing for the bill that would slash taxes, relinquish state control over operations and streamline regulations to move into a second round of debate.
An oil tanker in Lancheria, Anzoatequi, Venezuela, Jan. 9.
A proposal by Venezuela’s new leader to roll out a red carpet for oil investors passed an initial vote Thursday, allowing for the bill that would slash taxes, relinquish state control over operations and streamline regulations to move into a second round of debate.
A proposal by Venezuela’s new leader to roll out a red carpet for oil investors passed an initial vote Thursday, allowing for the bill that would slash taxes, relinquish state control over operations and streamline regulations to move into a second round of debate.
An oil tanker in Lancheria, Anzoatequi, Venezuela, Jan. 9.
Venezuela’s government released the son-in-law of a former opposition presidential candidate, the latest prominent political prisoner to leave detention weeks after strongman Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
Venezuela’s government released the son-in-law of a former opposition presidential candidate, the latest prominent political prisoner to leave detention weeks after strongman Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuelan opposition leader, outside the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 6, 2025.
The abrupt fall of Alex Saab, a longtime fixture of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, lays bare the fractures in Venezuela’s ruling party and how Delcy Rodríguez is reallocating power.
The abrupt fall of Alex Saab, a longtime fixture of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, lays bare the fractures in Venezuela’s ruling party and how Delcy Rodríguez is reallocating power.
Nicolás Maduro and Alex Saab during a rally in Caracas in 2024.
Venezuela has signed its first contract to export liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Friday.
A gas flare at the Jose Antonio Anzotegui Petrochemical Complex in Barcelona, Anzoategui state, Venezuela, on Monday, May 22, 2023. Venezuela’s Oil ministry published oil and gas reserves for years 2019 through 2022, according to a decree in the official gazette dated May 9.
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