Colombia transition process paused as election row escalates

Colombia’s official presidential transition process has ground to a complete halt following an unprecedented executive clash over the June 21, 2026, election results. President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella abruptly froze the country's formal handover process, known as the empalme, after outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro refused to formally recognize the election results. Despite the complete freeze on joint meetings, the constitutional inauguration remains legally scheduled for August 7, 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!