It’s Official: Colombia Certifies De la Espriella as President-Elect
Colombia De la Espriella president-elect certified June 24: 12,960,166 votes beat Cepeda by 251,800. Inauguration set August 7—what it means...
June 25, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
Expats and Nomads: Your City Voted Against Colombia’s New President
Colombia elected a hard-right president, but Bogotá, Cali and the coast voted the other way. Here is the election map...
June 22, 2026
What De la Espriella’s Win Means for Foreigners in Colombia
De la Espriella leads Colombia's runoff 49.7% to 48.7% — a 248,000-vote margin. Here's what the political shift means for...
June 22, 2026 Washington Warns: A Foreigner’s Guide to Colombia’s Sunday Vote
The US Embassy urged Americans to avoid non-essential travel as Colombia votes June 21. Border closures, dry law, and Petro's...
June 20, 2026
Petronio Álvarez: Latin America’s Biggest Afro Music Party
Petronio Alvarez 2026 marks the 30th edition of Cali's festival, Latin America's largest Afro-Colombian music gathering. What visitors can expect.
June 19, 2026
Colombia Votes Sunday: Dry Law, Closed Borders, What to Expect
Colombia bans alcohol sales Sat 6pm–Mon midday under Decree 0612 as De la Espriella faces Cepeda in Sunday's presidential runoff....
June 19, 2026
Colombia’s Election Security: Armed-Group Claims Cloud the Runoff
Colombia’s runoff enters its final week under a security cloud: De la Espriella alleges armed-group intimidation of voters in Cauca...
June 16, 2026
Latin America Dominates the World’s Best Food Cities, Led by Lima
Lima topped Time Out's 2026 ranking of the world's best food cities, with Medellín, Mexico City and Buenos Aires putting...
June 15, 2026 Colombia’s Runoff: What June 21 Means for Expats
Colombia’s runoff is days away, with De la Espriella leading Cepeda in the final polls. What the June 21 vote...
June 15, 2026