Colombia's presidential transition (empalme) deteriorated sharply ahead of the August 7 inauguration: outgoing President Gustavo Petro's government filed a criminal complaint against incoming president-elect officials and suspended joint handover sessions, while Petro separately accused an Israeli technology firm of interfering in the June election; the incoming government faces a 2026 budget that is 93.7 percent committed, leaving little room for new spending
Petro's bloc launches a 'juridical offensive' over the scrutiny; the CNE denies a full overseas recount
Disciplinary and criminal files over his X account and rally speeches; the Council of State orders him to stop official political messaging