President Petro’s failed national strike and empty plazas reveal his dwindling public support. As violent protests disrupt daily life, Colombians are turning away from his rhetoric, signaling that the President who once owned the streets has now lost them.
A nationwide transport strike in Colombia has paralyzed key routes and stranded travelers, following the government’s sudden diesel price hike. Major disruptions hit Bogotá and four departments, with blockades and protests escalating. Transport Minister María Constanza García called for emergency talks amid rising concerns over food distribution and mobility.
President Gustavo Petro’s endorsement of First Line vandals during a trip to Cali sparks widespread outrage and concerns over Colombia’s political stability
Former Defense Minister Diego Molano’s “Under Threat” documents the role of fake news and trolls during the National Strike to discredit the government of former President Iván Duque.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro has called for the early release of hundreds of youngsters who are incarcerated for committing acts of violence during last year’s National Strike.
Bogotá registered its lowest daily increase in new coronavirus infection as anti-government protests take to the streets led by a demonstration by indigenous peoples.