Russian professor Mikhail Krasnov surprised in Colombia's local elections, winning the race for mayor in Tunja city, with over 27.000 votes; being the only Russian resident in the city, Krasnov's victory is seen as a challenge to traditional politics

Colombia has approved the export of surplus energy to Ecuador, which is facing a supply crisis, following a recovery in the country's reservoir levels due to recent rains; the exports are expected to be in two weeks

Collaboration with Ecuador against human trafficking has strengthened; officials from over 20 institutions in both countries updated their joint action plan to enhance prevention, investigation and support for trafficking victims in the border region

At the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16, the Colombian Catholic Church formally expressed its support for biodiversity protection, aligning fully with the government's stance on this issue

Colombia was elected for the first time as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, receiving 175 votes, marking a historic milestone that allows the country to promote key issues like ethnic rights, environmental protection and drug policy