Colombia — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Lula, 80, Runs for a Fourth Term in Brazil
On August 2 the Workers' Party formally nominated Lula, 80, for a fourth term against Flavio Bolsonaro. "I have the energy I had at 30," he said. From Buenos Aires, Milei calls him "a thief"; from Santiago, the same bid reads as a bulwark against the far right. Ten countries treat one candidacy as a test of longevity, of sovereignty, or of democracy itself.
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Colombia: president-elect De La Espriella breaks with Cuba and closes 14 embassies
Far-right president-elect Abelardo De La Espriella announces closing 14 embassies and severing ties with Cuba and Nicaragua, aligning Bogota with the Trump-Milei axis. His August 7 inauguration, moved to Cali, divides opinion, while Western coverage of the story remains nearly absent.
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Colombie : « El Tiger », soutenu par Trump, remporte la présidentielle
Un candidat de droite surnommé « El Tiger », ouvertement soutenu par Donald Trump, remporte l'élection présidentielle colombienne, marquant un virage à droite et un alignement sur Washington en Amérique latine.
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Colombia presidential vote: pro-Trump far-right De la Espriella wins shock first round as Petro refuses the count
A lawyer with no political experience who calls himself "the Tiger" beat Petro's chosen successor by nearly three points — and the outgoing president declared before midnight that he would not accept the tally.
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Brazil's Tax Reform Takes Effect: Lula's Bet on Social Justice
Brazil's historic tax reform takes effect in 2026, exempting workers earning up to 5,000 reais per month from income tax and introducing a minimum tax on high earners. Passed unanimously by Congress, the reform affects 15 million Brazilians but its 31.2 billion reais cost raises concerns as public debt heads toward 95% of GDP. The Selic remains at 12.25% and inflation climbs to 4.1%.
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Military escalation in the Middle East: Israel launches ground operations in Lebanon
Israel begins limited military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon as tensions intensify with Iran. This major escalation threatens regional stability.
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Donald Trump and International Tensions: A State of Emergency?
International media outlets highlight actions by U.S. President Donald Trump that fuel tensions on multiple fronts, notably with Cuba, Iran, and in his statements concerning military power. These moves raise questions about the role of American diplomacy and its impact on global stability.
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Middle East Conflict: Economic Impact and Global Diplomatic Responses
The conflict involving Iran is shaking oil markets and pushing countries to intensify their diplomatic efforts. The travel industry is losing $600M/day while emergency reserves are being mobilized.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions: Trump threatens Iran with military response
The United States destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatens Tehran with severe retaliation if the blockade continues, escalating regional tensions.
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Middle East escalation: European ministers evacuate, China and Iran denounce
As the conflict intensifies, Italy and Spain close their embassies in Tehran while China condemns American threats. A major crisis dividing the international community.
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Elections in Indonesia: Democratic Stakes in the World's Largest Muslim Nation
Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world, faces crucial democratic challenges in its elections. These elections determine the political future of a key nation in Southeast Asia.
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