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 a discussion on drug policy,
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 in as Colombia’s 42 President.
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.
President-elect Gustavo Petro is aiming to form a government of consensus and national unity, by offering bureaucratic posts to experienced politicians and ideological has beens.
With less than 48-hours before 39 million Colombians head to the polls, the country is bracing for historic shift to the left should progressive candidate Gustavo Petro win the 2022 election.
Colombia is inching to an abyss of politically uncertainty after serious allegations by leftist candidate Gustavo Petro that the May 29 elections will be “suspended”.
In the last Guarumo poll released before the May 29 presidential election, the percentage points of front runners Gustavo Petro and Federico Gutiérrez remain virtually unchanged.
The election race in Colombia is drawing to a close with front running candidates reaching out to both urban and rural populations.
The recipient of the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize, Francia Márquez has been named by Gustavo Petro as his VP running mate.
Left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro has claimed electoral fraud in Colombia’s legislative primaries based on 500,000 votes that allegedly weren’t added to his tally.
In a debate with three Colombian presidential candidates, Ingrid Betancourt lashed-out at Gustavo Petro over corruption and his association with kidnappers.
Colombia’s presidential race has officially started after three coalitions elected their candidates to face-off on May 29.
The right-wing candidate Iván Duque of Centro Democrático is leading the polls two months before Colombians cast their votes in the May 27 presidential elections.
On Monday, Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa struck down controversial rules permitting skyscrapers in residential neighborhoods and other parts of the city.
TransMilenio and SITP fares will increase by $200 pesos next month to help cover a financial deficit and improve transit, according to Bogotá officials.
After 34 days out of power, Gustavo Petro returns to the Liévano Palace as Mayor of Bogotá after a decisive court ruling.