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Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice

Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know.

Medical Daily

Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises

A ship carrying nearly 100 tons of food and essential goods from Colombia has arrived in Cuba as part of the humanitarian aid that several countries have sent to the island in recent months as a U.S. energy embargo persists

The Independent UK

DR Congo World Cup Odds: Lines, Tips and Group K Value

DR Congo sit 37th of 48 teams in the outright market at +100000. Here is whether their Group K odds offer any real betting value.

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Petro Rebukes Trump's Public Endorsement of Colombian Far-Right Candidate: 'Allow the People to Decide Freely'

The exchange comes as a new poll shows de la Espriella leading the race with 52.2% support compared with 44.5% for leftist Cepeda

Latin Times

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'

It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington Post reported that the Colombian government quietly called off the meeting after a…

The Times of India

Portugal World Cup 2026 Odds Preview - Top Picks & Betting Lines

Portugal sit third in the 2026 World Cup outright market at +800. Their deep squad and favorable Group K draw may make that price worth backing.

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World Cup Disruptors: The 10 Dark-horse Teams Capable of Causing World Cup Chaos

With 48 teams and an expanded knockout stage, the 2026 Fifa World Cup is ripe for upsets. We rank the 10 dark horses most capable of eliminating a favorite and making a deep run in North America.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in USA: Full fixture list, EST match timings, where to watch and more

Football fans anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will host 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches begin on June 12 and conclude on July 20. The schedule includes opening games, blockbuster group-stage clashes, and a Round of 32. Fans can watch on various broadcasting…

The Economic Times

Breaking free from fossil fuels is urgent but hard – Colombia shows why

Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla and the country’s first leftist leader, came to power in 2022. He promised something few leaders of fossil fuel-producing countries have seriously attempted: to reduce his country’s dependence on oil, gas and coal.

The Conversation

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems

The Independent UK

Colombian presidential candidate urges prosecutors to investigate alleged voter coercion

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is urging prosecutors to investigate possible voter coercion by rebel groups in favor of governing party candidate Iván Cepeda

AAP

World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every game on BBC and ITV in the UK

The biggest World Cup ever is set to include 104 games across the US, Canada and Mexico

The Independent UK

Colombia's president Petro faces backlash over 'heil Hitler' post ahead of election

Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparked controversy by posting "Heil Hitler" on social media in response to an AI-generated newspaper column endorsing a right-wing candidate. This remark, made ahead of a presidential runoff, has drawn condemnation from Latin American lawmakers who deem Nazi references unacceptable in political discourse.

The Times of India

Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities

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The Guardian - US

Colombian far-right candidate is latest Trumpian figure in Latin America to ride anti-incumbent wave

Abelardo de la Espriella, promising an iron-fist approach to crime, leads polls in country’s presidential runoff election

France 24

Colombia's Petro blasts Trump for supporting far-right 'drug trafficker' in upcoming election

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticised US President Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer – and fervent Trump supporter – who made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and football stars.

Euronews

10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.

Latin Times

Petro Urges Colombians to Ignore Trump's Endorsement of Presidential Candidate Abelardo de la Espriella

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging voters to disregard President Donald Trump's endorsement of conservative presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, arguing that foreign intervention has no place in Colombia's democratic process ahead of the June 21 runoff election.

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The Independent UK

Colombia's soccer jersey isn't just about sports. It's become a symbol of political division

Colombia’s national soccer jersey has become the subject of controversy during the country's bitterly disputed presidential election

France 24

Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.

Euronews

Miami: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.

Bangkok Post

Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia runoff campaigns

BOGOTá - The hard-right Donald Trump fan and leftist senator vying to become president of Colombia traded insults on Monday as they threw themselves into campaigning for the June 21 election runoff.

France 24

Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, the far‑right Trump fan who could lead Colombia?

Far-right defence attorney and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, followed closely by leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. A fervent supporter of US President Donald Trump as well as the authoritarian crime crackdown of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, De la Espriella has…

Latin Times

Colombia's Trump-Aligned Presidential Frontrunner Faces Scrutiny Over Transfers From Nicolas Maduro's Alleged 'Money Man'

A new investigation cites records from a closed civil case in Florida showing more than $370,000 in transfers made in 2014 while De la Espriella was actively representing Saab as his lawyer

The Guardian - UK

Totó la Momposina obituary

Celebrated Colombian folk singer who introduced her country’s music to an international audience

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