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
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.
Colombia to cut arms purchases from Western nations that support Israel
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.
Colombia to charge entry fee to Canadian visitors again
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.
Petro aligns Colombia to “One China” during Beijing state visit
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.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro: Affront to Israel, embarrassment to the world
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.
Colombia’s Petro won’t condemn Hamas attack on Israel
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.
Fury in Colombia as Ambassador marches in support of Nicaragua
Colombians are outraged after Ambassador Freddy León Muñoz attended a pro-Sandinista march in Managua, a week before the ICJ will rule on the Colombia – Nicaragua maritime dispute.
Petro and Lula end Venezuela’s isolationism at Brasilia summit
After a sixth meeting with Nicolás Maduro in Brasília, Petro has positioned himself as the South American progressive leader who has brokered the Venezuelan leader’s return to the community of nations.
Guaidó “expelled” from Colombia on day of Venezuela talks
The Colombian government of President Petro has denied allegations that the Venezuelan pro-democracy leader Juan Guaidó was “expelled” from the country on day talks are taking place on Venezuela in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Petro meets Biden with Venezuela agenda
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro will meet U.S President Joe Biden Thursday at the White House and first official meeting for both heads of state. The talks will focus on regional issues including lifting sanctions on the Maduro government.
Colombia – U.S start Tenth High-Level Dialogue in Washington
Although no reference was made by Chancellor Álvaro Leyva of President Petro’s “total peace” policy, the Colombian Government and US remain committed to sustainable development and peace in the hemisphere.
Bukele to Petro: “What’s your obsession with El Salvador?”
The dispute between Colombia’s Gustavo Petro and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele intensified this week after a series of acerbic Tweets and accusations from corruption to domestic security.
Peru moves to declare Colombia’s Petro “persona non grata”
The Peruvian government is increasingly angered by remarks from Colombia’s Gustavo Petro that it “marches against its people like ‘Nazis”. The Peruvian Congress wants Petro declared a “persona non grata.”
Petro proposes visa-free travel for Colombians to U.S
In a historic move that would consolidate 200-years of bilateral relations between Colombia and U.S., President Petro proposed the lifting of tourism visas for Colombians visiting the US.
US donates ventilators to Colombia as coronavirus cases surpass 100,000
The U.S Government handed-over to Colombia’s Iván Duque 200 U.S manufactured ventilators to help hospitals treat critically ill patients from vulnerable populations.