Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.










Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico’s internal affairs.
The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a run-off on June 21, with security a top issue.
Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protest zones to minimise clashes with police.

Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.
Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie say they will try to remove the pro-Israel section from US defence bill.
Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
The contest is largely a three-horse race between a left-wing senator, a businessman and a right-wing lawmaker.

The former Colombian president reflects on peace, conflict and the return of violence.
California is a Democrat stronghold, but thanks to the state’s jungle primary, Republicans are frontrunners to advance.