AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Watch: Colombia heads to the polls Sunday in a high-stakes presidential vote likely to end in a June 21 runoff, with polls showing a tight race between Iván Cepeda (left) and Abelardo de la Espriella (right), while Paloma Valencia trails. Cross-Border Tensions: Colombia’s foreign ministry accuses Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa of “deliberate interference” after Noboa said he would lift tariffs tied to a conversation with De la Espriella, escalating a trade dispute that has been linked to drug-trafficking accusations. Security & Violence: Ahead of voting, reports highlight renewed guerrilla clashes and fears of political violence in conflict-hit regions as voters weigh “war or peace.” Coal & Israel: Colombia’s ban on coal exports to Israel is under pressure, with analysis saying Israel shifted sourcing to South Africa after enforcement. Sports Spotlight: Néstor Lorenzo confirmed Colombia’s 26-player World Cup squad, led by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz.
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