International — International Criminal Court & Abelardo de la Espriella

International — International Criminal Court: The ICJ continues to hear the genocide case, with Colombia's withdrawal reducing the number of intervening states.

Abelardo de la Espriella: President-elect de la Espriella initiates a major foreign policy shift, withdrawing from the ICJ case and restoring ties with Israel.

International — International Criminal Court: The ICC is threatened by U.S. pressure to withdraw, but its potential investigations could affect the legitimacy of the campaign.

Abelardo de la Espriella: Colombia's new president has aligned with the U.S., authorizing joint operations and receiving $1 billion in aid, which may boost his domestic security agenda but also risks backlash.

International — International Criminal Court: Colombia's withdrawal from South Africa's ICJ case against Israel removes its participation in that legal challenge, aligning with its new pro-Israel stance.

Abelardo de la Espriella: President de la Espriella fulfilled a campaign promise to align Colombia with the US and Israel, marking a significant shift in foreign policy. The move may bolster his domestic support among pro-Israel constituencies.

International — International Criminal Court: The International — International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending a decision by its oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations.

Abelardo de la Espriella: Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump candidate, has taken the lead in Colombia's presidential race, setting up a runoff election.