{
  "id": 1766380,
  "title": "De la Espriella Administration Seeks Colombia’s Exit From ICC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/de-la-espriella-administration-seeks-colombias-exit-from-icc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:57:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/18/de-la-espriella-administration-seeks-colombias-exit-from-icc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government of Abelardo de la Espriella is reportedly contemplating Colombia's potential withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that could impact the country's international foreign and legal standing. Local news outlet Caracol Radio reported this on Tuesday, August 18, though no official confirmation has been made by the president's office or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The report suggests that The Hague sources believe Colombia could be on the verge of withdrawing from the Rome Statute, a treaty that granted the ICC jurisdiction over the most severe international crimes. However, the withdrawal process requires a one-year period from the official notification to the United Nations before it takes effect. Colombia has been a State Party to the Rome Statute since 2002, and any withdrawal would not immediately eliminate obligations or investigations related to the court's jurisdiction. The move aligns with the new administration's efforts to strengthen ties with the United States and Israel, and to adopt a more critical stance towards international organizations perceived as contrary to national sovereignty.",
  "summary": "The government of Abelardo de la Espriella is reportedly considering Colombia’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision that would represent another shift in the country’s foreign and legal policy. The report, revealed Tuesday, August 18, by local outlet Caracol Radio, indicates that sources consulted in The Hague believe Colombia could move toward […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}