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Colombia’s Petro faces backlash over Holocaust statement, attacks against media

By Richard Emblin - September 23, 2024

n a provocative Sunday broadcast, Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensified his attacks on the media, accusing it of orchestrating a conspiracy against him, while facing significant backlash for comparing Israel’s actions in Gaza to Nazi atrocities, stirring outrage from both domestic critics and international allies.

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Blinken welcomes Colombia’s role in facilitating dialogue with Venezuela’s Maduro

By Richard Emblin - August 13, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praises Colombia’s efforts to mediate Venezuela’s political crisis, urging a unified regional response to pressure President Nicolás Maduro to accept his July 28 defeat at the polls.

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Is Petro brokering a “Good Faith” deal to secure Venezuela’s transition to democracy?

By The City Paper Staff - August 12, 2024

Colombia is set to propose a ‘good faith’ agreement aimed at easing negotiations between Nicolás Maduro and the winner of the July 28 elections – Edmundo González. The deal would involve the release of political prisoners and partial lifting of sanctions in exchange for concrete actions from the regime.

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Colombia and Sweden mark 150 Years of diplomatic relations

By The City Paper Staff - June 14, 2024

Colombia and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties with historic agreements and a symbolic visit of ARC Gloria to the Stockholm harbour.

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U.S South Com’s General Richardson pledges support to Colombian democracy

By The City Paper Staff - May 30, 2024

General Richardson of the U.S. Southern Command pledges support for Colombian democracy, during a hand-over ceremony of 10 military bridges to bolster emergency response capabilities.

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Petro unilaterally ends Colombia’s seven-decades relationship with Israel

By The City Paper Staff - May 2, 2024

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro cuts seven-decade ties with Israel, signaling end to close military, trade and cultural partnership. Hamas praises Petro’s decision as a “victory”.

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Petro heads to Caracas as Maduro hails close ties with Colombia

By The City Paper Staff - April 9, 2024

Colombian President Petro meets with Venezuelan counterpart Maduro amid heightened scrutiny over Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections and concerns regarding electoral fairness and transparency.

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Petro: Maduro’s inhabilitation of Machado is an ‘undemocratic coup'”

By The City Paper Staff - April 2, 2024

Colombia’s Petro denounces Maduro’s barring of María Corina Machado as an ‘undemocratic coup,’ sparking more regional support from leftist leaders for fair elections in Venezuela.

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Petro silent on Maduro’s crackdown on opposition ahead of July 28 election

By Richard Emblin - March 26, 2024

Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces stark criticism for his silence on Venezuelan electoral turmoil and Maduro’s crackdown on the opposition ahead of the July 28 elections.

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United States warns Petro “crossed line” with antisemitic remarks

By Richard Emblin - March 8, 2024

Colombian President Petro sparks diplomatic tension with the United States over alleged antisemitic comments on the Israeli-Hamas war.

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Petro in “complete solidarity” with Lula on Gaza, escalating tensions again with Israel

By Richard Emblin - February 20, 2024

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has expressed “complete solidarity” with Brazil’s Lula over claims of genocide in Gaza by Israel. Lula was declared “persona non grata” until he retracts his statements.

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Israel warns Petro of “historical ignorance and Holocaust denial”

By Richard Emblin - December 4, 2023

Both Israel and Germany issued strong statements to Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the leftist leader made bizarre affirmations from COP28 in Dubai referencing Nazis with climate change.

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Milei’s election victory in Argentina puts Petro on the defensive

By Richard Emblin - November 20, 2023

Colombian President Petro faces backlash over controversial social media reaction to Argentina’s election, drawing criticism for initial remarks on President-elect Milei’s victory.

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Colombia to cut arms purchases from Western nations that support Israel

By The City Paper Staff - November 15, 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.

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Colombia to charge entry fee to Canadian visitors again

By The City Paper Staff - October 31, 2023

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.

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Petro aligns Colombia to “One China” during Beijing state visit

By Timothy Langham - October 26, 2023

During President Petro’s recent three-day visit to Beijing, he failed to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation and pledged greater dependence of Colombia on the Chinese economy.

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