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.
Several indicators suggest security improvements in Colombia, including a plummeting homicide rate.
Mayor Petro’s garbage plan is working better, but many are still upset by the transition from private to public management.
Gustavo Petro’s first year as Mayor of Bogotá focused on the city’s transportation grid, including plans for an underground metro.