Politics
In a decision that has intensified political tensions in Ecuador, the country’s electoral authority has disqualified two opposition parties just seven months ahead of local elections scheduled for November 2026. The Consejo Nacional Electoral announced that the parties Construye and Unidad Popular......
Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of carrying out airstrikes near their shared border that left 27 people dead, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the neighboring countries. Ecuador’s government has rejected the claims, insisting its military operations have remained......
A wave of youthful heads of state is transforming governance worldwide, ascending to power at ages that challenge traditional notions of leadership readiness. These figures, often under 45, embody voter demands for fresh approaches amid economic woes, security crises, and institutional fatigue. Their......
Colombian authorities have detained Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged senior figure in the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia, accused of orchestrating large-scale cocaine shipments and managing trafficking routes to Europe. Palermo, also known as “Peppe,” was apprehended in Bogotá during......
Ecuador marked a historic milestone on Friday by inaugurating its first embassy in Morocco, signaling a new chapter in the diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations. A pivotal diplomatic shift The embassy opening comes after Ecuador’s decision in October 2024 to sever ties with......
A woman suspected of involvement in the attempted assassination of Colombian Senator Esteban Uribe has been arrested in the Caquetá region, police confirmed Saturday. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative and a prominent opposition figure, was seriously injured after being shot twice in the head and......
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender in the 2026 election, was shot and seriously wounded during a campaign event in Bogotá, according to officials. The 39-year-old opposition lawmaker from the conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former President Álvaro......
Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ecuador President Daniel Noboa in his pursuit of national development and stability. This declaration was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita during a press conference on Saturday, coinciding with Noboa’s inauguration. Minister Bourita......
Ecuador has announced the upcoming opening of its first embassy in the Maghreb region, to be located in Rabat, Morocco. This historic development was confirmed by Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, following a meeting in Quito with her Moroccan counterpart,......
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a cornerstone of international diplomacy, welcomes five new non-permanent members to its ranks for a two-year term. Starting January 1, 2025, Somalia, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, and Panama have officially begun their tenure, taking over from Mozambique, Malta,......
In recent years, Colombia has emerged as a strong advocate for national sovereignty in the face of global corporate influence. Under President Gustavo Petro’s leadership, the Colombian government is taking a stand against international trade deals that they argue compromise their sovereignty and......
Ecuador, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2023-2024 term, has reaffirmed the importance of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara. This declaration was made by Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabriela Sommerfeld during a video conference with her Moroccan counterpart,......
In a virtual meeting held today, Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in discussions with his Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld. During this video conference, Minister Sommerfeld reaffirmed Ecuador's decision to suspend its recognition of the pseudo "Rasd",......
