De la Espriella promises a hard line on Colombia's criminal groups. Also this week: DEA's fentanyl strategy and Fujimori's ...

Abelardo de la Espriella is an ultra-conservative lawyer who has won Colombia’s election by a narrow margin. A controversial ...

The presence of corrupt actors who have a vested interest in allowing environmental crime to happen coupled with an overall lack of capacity, resources and political will to combat related activities, ...

Colombia's changing criminal landscape has turned Ecuador into a global drug trafficking hub, driving violence and demanding urgent, coordinated security solutions. This paper provides a critical ...

Colombia held first round of its presidential election on May 31, 2026. The result was a surprise. A far-right outsider candidate came first. A leftist senator came second. The two will now face each ...

For as long as many people remember Colombia has been a violence riven country that has been a major hub in the global cocaine trade. What many people do not realize is that Colombia is one of Latin ...

UNODC reports Colombia’s cocaine production hit a record in 2022, nearing the country's oil export earnings. Major oil-producing regions, like Putumayo, overlap with high-density coca cultivation ...

BOGOTA, Colombia — 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 ...