Daily brief
Colombia held congressional elections and presidential primaries on Sunday, with a right-wing candidate emerging as the frontrunner for the presidency. Votes are being counted to determine the new Congress and the official candidates for the upcoming presidential race. In a separate contest, Claudia López secured a narrow victory in a center coalition's consultation.
Roy Barreras narrowly defeated Daniel Quintero in the primary for the Frente por la Vida coalition.
Ecuador has recovered a cross given to former US President George W. Bush, an act described as mending ties with the United States.