Colombia accuses Ecuador of 'deliberate interference' in general elections
Colombia has accused Ecuador of interfering in its general elections by proposing to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports. The Colombian government described this move as a violation of the principle of non-intervention in internal affairs. The tensions between the two countries have escalated due to a trade war initiated by Ecuador earlier this year.
- ▪Colombia rejected Ecuador's proposal to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports, calling it deliberate interference in the electoral process.
- ▪Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa made the tariff proposal after discussions with Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
- ▪The trade conflict began when Ecuador imposed a security tax on Colombian imports, which Colombia responded to with reciprocal tariffs.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onColombia accuses Ecuador of 'deliberate interference' in general electionsColombia has rejected a move by Ecuador’s president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a commitment made to an opposition candidateByThe Associated PressMay 30, 2026, 12:06 PM1:16A man walks through a voting center in preparation for Sunday's presidential election in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, May 29, 2026.
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