The presidency of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is a case study in the contradictions inherent to this new wave of leftists who dominate Latin America’s political landscape.
Colombia faces economic turbulence as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) takes a nosedive into negative territory during the third quarter of 2023.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has threatened to cut off all arms purchases from Western nations that support Israel, in response to PM Netanyahu’s “genocide” in Gaza.
Manuel Díaz, the 56-year-old father of FC Liverpool forward Luis Díaz, has been freed by Colombia’s ELN guerrilla, twelve days after he was taken by the Maoist guerrilla near his home in Barrancas, La Guajira department.
Colombia’s Ecopetrol anticipates a boost in oil production for 2023 despite a sharp drop of near 47% in net profits. The energy giant is looking to diversify its alternative, low-emissions portfolio.
Anticipating soaring temperatures and drought conditions, Colombia’s IDEAM has officially declared the start of the El Niño phenomenon.
The ELN’s Pablo Beltran justified the kidnapping of Manuel Díaz, father of FC Liverpool’s Luis Díaz as an “economic hostage” of the Colombian guerrilla.
The Maoist guerrilla ELN confirmed Thursday that the illegal armed group has the father of FC Liverpool striker Luis Diaz hostage since his abduction five days ago.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reimposed an unpopular tax for Canadians entering the country, and one that was scrapped during the government of President Duque.
The U.S Department of State has issued a “worldwide” travel caution given rising tensions in the Middle East and has reissued its Level-3 advisory for Colombia given ongoing threats by illegal armed groups.
The World Travel Organization (WTO) has named the Colombian towns of Zapatoca and Filandia as Best Rural Tourism Destinations of 2023.
U.S. President Joe Biden has extended the national emergency related to Colombian drug trafficking, citing ongoing threats to national security and stability.
Gustavo Petro’s polarizing rhetoric and failure to condemn the October 7 terror attack by Hamas against Israel, should make Israeli tourists reconsider Colombia as a preferred travel destination.
The disturbing rhetoric on social media of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro against Israel and his refusal to condemn the horrific attacks by Hamas has alarming implications for his country’s standing on the world stage and among close allies.
President Gustavo Petro’s lack of condemnation of the attack by Hamas against Israel is a national disgrace, and further proof that the Colombian Government is estranged from a united community of nations.
Celebrating a century of cultural heritage, Banco de la República honors its legacy with a philatelic collection, showcasing Colombia’s patrimony in stamps.