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Petro decriminalizes “minimum doses” sparking drugs debate in Colombia

By Martin Holland - December 11, 2023

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro sparks controversy with Decree 2114, eliminating penalties for personal drug possession, drawing criticism from conservative leaders including former Presidents Álvaro Uribe Vélez and Iván Duque.

Is Putin pushing Venezuela’s Maduro to war with Guyana?

By Martin Holland - December 6, 2023

A geopolitical storm is brewing, propelled by Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro. The disputed Essequibo territory, a longstanding flashpoint between Venezuela and Guyana, now has two proxies: Russia and Colombia.