Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls

NewsFeed Colombia’s presidential election is headed to a runoff on June 21. Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda. Professor Jorge Restrepo describes de la…

Colombia’s ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest

Uribe, who denies any wrongdoing, has pledged to appeal following his conviction for witness tampering and bribery. Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house…