Colombia moves to restart peace talks with ELN
The Colombian Government of President Gustavo Petro is ready to restart peace talks in Cuba with the country's last remaining Marxist guerrilla, ELN.
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Biden orders continuation of Colombian drug interdiction
Three days after President Gustavo Petro called the War on Drugs a "complete failure" U.S President Joe Biden ordered continuing drug interdiction in Colombia.
Petro calls for a global discussion on drug policy
In his inaugural address to Colombians, President Petro affirmed that the US-led War on Drugs is a "complete failure" and the global community must open…
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist President
In a ceremony attended by heads of state from across South America, and in the presence of Liberator Simón Bolívar's sword, Gustavo Petro was sworn…
Bolívar’s sword to be shown at Petro inauguration
One of Simon Bolivar's swords will be presented during Gustavo Petro's Presidential inauguration on August 7, and symbol of the former M-19 guerrilla.
Colombia’s National Police face killing spree by Gulf Clan
An unprecedented spate in killings of members of Colombia's National Police has placed security forces on high alert.
Colombia inaugurates Oceanographic Research Center and ship
The Colombian government inaugurated in the port of Cartagena the Caribbean Oceanographic and Hydrographic Research Center, for the protection and conservation of its sovereign waters.
Colombia in containment phase with monkeypox outbreak
The announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that the monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, comes as Colombia has registered…
Colombia celebrates 212 years of Independence.
With started with a flower vase dispute and cancelled dinner party on July 20, 1810, Colombia's independence campaign has had its share of cinematic moments.
Colombia’s largest airlines ready to resume Venezuela flights
Colombia's flagship Avianca and LATAM have asked Colombia's Civil Aeronautics to authorize daily flights between Bogotá and Caracas.
Colombia’s peso pushes past $4,600 to USD
The Colombian peso is breaking historic highs to the US dollar and rapid devaluation that may signal a flight of capital with the recent election…
Venezuela’s Maduro silent on fate of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez
The fate of ex-FARC's Iván Márquez remains a guarded state secret in Venezuela, a week after reports claimed the dissident was killed in combat.
Maduro rattles sabers over alleged death of ex-FARC’s Márquez
The alleged death of ex-FARC's Iván Márquez has raised the war of words between Venezuela's Maduro and his archenemy Iván Duque.
Colombia writes new chapter with Petro – Uribe encounter
Wednesday's encounter between ex-President Álvaro Uribe and President-elect Gustavo Petro marks a political truce between two leaders who command Colombia's electorate.
Colombia, first Western nation to protect 30% of its ocean
Colombia has become the first Western nation to protect 30 percent of its oceanic waters, ahead of the UN's deadline of 2030.
Colombia begins a peaceful transition of power
After four years in opposition, President-elect Gustavo Petro met his political adversary President Duque to start the country's peaceful transition of power.