Colombia just held its first round of presidential elections, and the vote split the country in two. Abelardo de la Espriella, a new face promising a brutal crackdown on armed groups, leads with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, backed by the outgoing president, got 41%. Since no one won more than half,
For over 25 years, Tri-City Medical Center has been the go-to emergency care spot for North County’s families. Doctors there have seen it all—from sudden heart attacks to car crashes—and they know how fast lives can change when help isn’t nearby. But now, the hospital faces a big test: Measure H, a
Colombia’s first round of presidential voting left no clear winner, setting the stage for a June runoff. A tough‑on‑crime outsider named Aberaldo de la Espriella, who calls himself “El Tigre, ” gained a slight edge over the progressive senator Iván Cepeda, who is linked to outgoing President Gust
Colombia just wrapped up its first round of voting, and the unexpected numbers have created fresh drama. Iván Cepeda, a close political ally of the current president, found himself trailing far behind a candidate who built his campaign on a strict no-nonsense approach. Normally, allies of the sittin
In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno
In just two years, crypto went from being seen as a risky bet to one of the biggest spenders in U. S. politics. After a major crash in 2022, lawmakers were ready to shut it down entirely. The industry was getting sued left and right, and even big names like Coinbase were fighting regulators in court
One week before Peru votes again, the race is tighter than expected. Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori leads left-leaning Roberto Sanchez by just three points in recent polls. Fujimori has about 38% support, while Sanchez holds around 35%. That’s a small shift from earlier numbers, where Fujimori was sli
Maine’s biggest challenges today aren’t just about money—they’re about stability. Families struggle with rising grocery bills while heating and gas prices climb. Renters face shrinking options as homes become harder to find. Parents juggle work with expensive childcare, and workers worry about keepi
Malta’s Labour Party has secured its fourth straight election victory, but this time with a smaller lead than before. Prime Minister Robert Abela called it a win for everyone, saying voters backed his party’s plans for the country. Still, the margin dropped compared to 2022, when Labour won more tha
Politics in New Mexico is getting messy with secret cash flowing into key races. State elections for land commissioner and secretary of state are seeing big spending by groups that don’t have to reveal their donors. This isn’t just a local problem—it’s part of a bigger trend where wealthy donors and
