President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to control the protests, but demonstrators maintain more than 20 roadblocks across the country. Political tension intensifies as the government seeks to restore order and guarantee circulation on the main transport routes.
In a nail-biting election, right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidency with just 49.71% of votes against 48.64% for Iván Cepeda. The margin of victory was only 247,000 votes. International leaders including Argentina's Milei and Donald Trump have already congratulated the winner, who will govern from 2026 to 2030.
Argentine President Javier Milei celebrated the electoral victory of 47-year-old criminal lawyer Abelardo De la Espriella, who narrowly defeated Iván Cepeda in a second-round election marked by fraud allegations. De la Espriella, leader of the ultra-right Defenders of the Fatherland movement, would assume the presidency for the 2026-2030 term.
British Prime Minister faces unsustainable pressure following Andy Burnham's resounding victory in by-elections. Local media anticipates his departure in the coming days, which would make Starmer the seventh leader in a decade in the country.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, authorized the recent agreement with the United States but explicitly refused to sign it 'as a matter of principle,' shifting political responsibility onto President Pezeshkian. This strategic distancing limits the margins for Iranian negotiators and casts uncertainty over the future of peace talks, according to reports from The New York Times.
In one of the closest elections in Colombia's recent history, right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has secured victory in the presidential runoff. With 99.84% of polling stations counted, theDefensores de la Patria candidate defeated Iván Cepeda by approximately 247,000 votes, marking a significant shift in Colombian politics for the 2026-2030 term.
Las conversaciones se reanudan en Bürgenstock tras la postergación causada por los ataques israelíes en Líbano. El memorando de 14 puntos firmado el 17 de junio contempla el cese de hostilidades y la reapertura del Estrecho de Ormuz en 30 días. Más de 500 buques permanecen bloqueados con 11.000 marineros afectados.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded forcefully to Donald Trump's claims that she "begged" for a photo at the G7 summit in France. She called the statements "completely invented." Italy's Foreign Minister cancelled his planned visit to Washington on June 21-22, 2026 in protest. The diplomatic rift reveals growing tensions between the former allies.
After 51 days of nationwide protests that paralyzed the country with 47 active roadblocks, President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency. The Armed Forces now back police operations to clear highways, while former President Evo Morales is labeled the 'rotten apple.' La Paz begins returning to normal.
A Spanish court has ordered the prosecution of Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, on charges of influence peddling and embezzlement of public funds. The judge has banned her from leaving the country and ordered border controls to prevent any escape attempt, in a case that directly impacts Spain's socialist government.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who became Iran's Supreme Leader in March 2026, confirmed he approved direct dialogue with Washington despite opposing the peace memorandum. The technical negotiations scheduled for June 21 in Switzerland were postponed following Israeli attacks in Lebanon that killed at least 25 people.
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Iran's military command has confirmed the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The move comes in response to Israeli bombings in Lebanon that killed at least 25 people despite a ceasefire. Over 500 vessels remain trapped with 11,000 crew members, while peace negotiations in Switzerland have been postponed.
Tourists from Córdoba and Santa Fe recounted moments of terror at the Viva Dominicus hotel in Bayahíbe, where flames destroyed the premium bungalow area. A 46-year-old Italian woman died from smoke inhalation, and approximately 1,700 people were evacuated. The Argentine embassy is assisting compatriots who lost their documents in the blaze.
La tregua entre Israel y Hezbolá se resquebraja tras una nueva jornada sangrienta. El Ministerio de Salud libanés confirmó 13 muertos, incluyendo niños y mujeres, en ataques contra Qanarit y otras zonas del sur. Hezbolá aseguró que responderá ante cualquier intento de ocupación israelí.
On November 7, 1974, Lord Lucan killed Sandra Rivett in London and was never seen again. This past June 19 marked 51 years since a court declared him guilty in just 31 minutes. Theories about his fate range from suicide to being fed to lions, making this one of Britain's most enduring mysteries.
El mando militar iraní anunció el cierre del estratégico paso marítimo como respuesta a los bombardeos de Israel en territorio libanés, que causaron al menos 25 muertos pese al alto el fuego. El vicepresidente JD Vance viajará a Suiza para reanudar negociaciones de paz mientras delegaciones técnicas ya se encuentran en Bürgenstock.
A tragic fire at the Viva Dominicus hotel in Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic, claimed the life of 46-year-old Italian tourist Franchezca Valentino. Hundreds of vacationers were evacuated, including Argentine families who lost all their belongings in the blaze.
A diplomatic crisis erupted between Italy and the United States after Donald Trump claimed in an interview that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo during the G7 summit in France. Meloni responded with a video calling the statements completely fabricated, declaring Italy doesn't beg. The Italian Foreign Minister cancelled his upcoming US visit, while the government closed ranks in defense of their leader.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced on June 19, 2026 the withdrawal of Poland's highest decoration from Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The decision follows Zelenskyy's naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), an organization Poland accuses of massacring 100,000 Polish civilians during World War II.
Un voraz incendio destruyó gran parte del hotel Viva Dominicus en Bayahíbe, afectando a cientos de turistas, entre ellos numerosos argentinos. El fuego se propagó rápidamente por las estructuras de madera y techos de paja, provocando una evacuación de emergencia. Afortunadamente, no se registraron víctimas fatales.
The Colombian government has formally protested after Argentina's President Javier Milei publicly endorsed right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff. The Foreign Ministry called the intervention "improper," invoking the principle of non-interference in sovereign electoral processes.
Cuba's National Assembly approved an unprecedented package of 176 economic reforms on June 19, 2026, authorizing private banks, opening state enterprises to private investors, creating a digital foreign exchange market, and eliminating universal subsidies. President Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged the island faces "the most difficult hours of the century."
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew the ceasefire after a day of intense fighting that left at least 47 dead in Lebanon. The truce, mediated by the US and Qatar, seeks to unblock technical talks between Washington and Tehran that had been postponed. Iran demanded guarantees of cessation of hostilities as a condition to continue peace negotiations.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
