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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.
ICRC reports rise in Colombia’s internal displaced and landmine victims
The most report by the ICRC presents a grim assessment of human rights violations, and the number of persons who are direct victims of the armed conflict in Colombia.
Colombians call for “Libertad y Orden” after Petro ends ceasefire with Gulf Clan
Colombians are taking to social media to demand “Freedom and Order” insignia of the national emblem after President Petro ended the ceasefire with the Gulf Clan cartel.
Are Colombia’s skies becoming politicized?
A decision by the Colombian government for all airlines to hand-over financial statements, as well as delays by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to approve the Avianca-Viva merger signals intervention in the aviation sector.
VP Francia Márquez’s angers Colombians over helicopter commute
Vice President Francia Márquez justifies a daily commute in a Blackhawk helicopter from Dapa, Valle del Cauca, to Bogotá, for security reasons. A recent interview with Semana has angered many Colombians.
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.
Could Colombia’s Petro face a similar political fate as Samper?
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces a growing political scandal after revelations that his eldest son Nicolás, and brother Juan Fernando, allegedly received “hot money” in exchange for benefits.
Briton arrested at Cali airport with suitcase filled with cocaine
As British citizen has been arrested in Cali, Colombia, for attempting to smuggle 23 kilos of cocaine on a flight to Bogotá and connection to London’s Heathrow.
Petro “insists on unilateral release” of 79 Colombian police hostage in Caguán
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on the Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance to 79 policemen held hostage by the Indigenous Guard in San Vicente del Caguán.
As Colombia’s Petro scoffs Bukele, 79 police kidnapped in Caguán
A violent protest in San Vicente del Caguán has resulted in a Colombian police officer killed and 79 kidnapped. The riot occurred on the grounds of a Chinese oil exploration company.
Petro faces crisis of confidence with cabinet resignations
The Colombian government of Gustavo Petro has entered crisis mode after three Ministers handed-in their resignations. The crisis erupted after a document leaked on planned changes to the nation’s health reform.
Viva Air suspends Colombia operations
The Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air has suspended operations in the country after a seven-month delay by the government to approve a merger with Avianca.
Colombia justifies why no coca was eradicated in January
Colombia ground to a halt during the month of January in its decades-long efforts to manually eradicate coca. Not one hectare of the illegal cash crop was destroyed. The government outlined the reasons.
Petro at ANATO: Colombia must end “ghetto tourism”
After Cartagena and Santa Marta made the World’s 50 Most Dangerous Cities list, Colombia’s Petro warned of deep social inequalities that exist within the tourism sector.
Colombian emigration in 2022 near record levels: CERAC
According to a study released by CERAC, in 2022, more than half-a-million Colombians emigrated overseas and a situation not witnessed since 1998.