What happened in Colombia depends on which event you mean, because there are a few major Colombia stories right now. The biggest recent headlines are a deadly military plane crash in southwestern Colombia, a highway bombing in Cauca, and a presidential election won by right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.

Recent developments

  • A Colombian military transport plane crashed in Puerto Leguízamo, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens.
  • A bombing on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia killed at least 14 people and injured more than 38.
  • Colombia’s presidential race was won by Abelardo de la Espriella in the initial count, according to reporting from June 21.

What this means

These are separate stories, not one single event. If you meant a specific “Colombia” headline from today’s trending discussion, the World Cup angle is also active: Portugal and Colombia are tied into a group-stage matchup that affects advancement in the 2026 World Cup.

If you want the latest

The most likely “what happened” answer is:

  1. A major political shift in Colombia’s presidency.
  2. A deadly aviation disaster.
  3. A violent bombing in the southwest.

Which Colombia story do you want me to focus on: politics, violence, or the World Cup?