After a tumultuous week in Colombian politics, President Gustavo Petro will push his reforms on the “street” with a May 1 address from the presidential balcony.
Colombia’s vast Sumapaz is back in the spotlight after locals who reside in this remote region south of Bogotá claim that FARC is encroaching into the high-altitude wetland, including the 53 Front of the dissident guerrilla.
The Colombian government of President Petro has denied allegations that the Venezuelan pro-democracy leader Juan Guaidó was “expelled” from the country on day talks are taking place on Venezuela in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro will meet U.S President Joe Biden Thursday at the White House and first official meeting for both heads of state. The talks will focus on regional issues including lifting sanctions on the Maduro government.
Despite intelligence reports that claimed “Iván Mordisco” had been killed during an ambush with the Colombian Army, the FARC dissident commander appeared Sunday to outline the political objectives of his criminal organization.
An eruption of the Nevado del Ruíz would affect four departments in Colombia, including Cundinamarca. At least 22 communities in Caldas and Tolima are in a high-risk zone.
The Nevado del Ruíz in central Colombia remains on orange alert after the Colombian Geological Service released an “extraordinary bulletin” regarding seismic activity in the interior of the volcano.
The collapse this week of low-cost Ultra Air, and grounding of VIVA on February 27 has plunged Colombia’s aviation sector in turmoil. President Petro has ordered the Air Force to move stranded passengers.
Animal rights activists and movements are pressuring Congressional lawmakers for a total ban on bullfighting and “cultural events” involving cruelty to animals, including the coastal spectacle: corralejas.
President Petro has recalled the government’s peace negotiators after the ELN guerrilla attacked a military platoon in Norte de Santander killing nine soldiers and injuring nine others.
Don’t miss out on the musical program of the VI International Classic Music Festival of Bogotá from April 5 to 8. The festival is dedicated to France, and the composers of La Belle Époque.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.