Communications
Gustavo Petro's government issued Presidential Directive No. 03 on April 23, 2026, to unify executive communications. The president will hold the principal spokesperson role, with ministers restricted to their portfolios upon prior authorization. The directive aims for coherence and discipline in public messaging.
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Colombia's Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) has adjusted rules for mobile telephony contracts, easing plan cancellations and curbing abusive clauses. Operators must provide dedicated digital channels for terminations and plan changes at no extra cost. The changes aim to safeguard user rights and boost service transparency.
Building on 10 million units produced in 2025, Egypt plans to manufacture 15 million mobile phones in 2026 and begin exporting to international markets, Communications Minister Amr Talaat announced in a speech to military attaches. This advances the ICT sector's transformation into a production powerhouse amid global competition in AI and semiconductors.
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President Trump’s communications team is embracing unapologetic, campaign‑style tactics from the West Wing—circulating viral deportation clips, clashing with reporters online, and tightening access to key offices—while officials say the approach reflects a changed media environment.