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Colombians rally against President Petro in growing wave of discontent

By The City Paper Staff - March 7, 2024

Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.

Petro calls for “national accord” at Battle of Boyacá ceremony

By Richard Emblin - August 8, 2023

Facing a widening political scandal into illegal campaign financing, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro called for a “national accord” to secure peace with ELN.

Bogotá’s Metro unleashes latest feud between Petro and López

By The City Paper Staff - July 26, 2023

The future of the First Line of the Bogotá has again elevated political tensions between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Bogotá Mayor Claudia López. The latest feud threatens to pull government funding.