In a move to deflect attention from an investigation into his 2022 campaign financing, President Petro rallied a palty crowd in Bogotá to support his social reforms.
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ELN conditions bilateral ceasefire as crisis in Colombia deepens
As the political crisis of the Petro government deepens after explosive audios were leaked to Semana, the Maoist ELN guerilla will announce from Havana, Cuba, a six month, bilateral ceasefire.
Petro backs investigation into Colombia’s wiretap scandal
On the same day Laura Sarabia and Armando Benedetti resigned for their role in a wiretap scandal, Colombia’s Petro backed the Attorney General’s investigation.
Petro and Lula end Venezuela’s isolationism at Brasilia summit
After a sixth meeting with Nicolás Maduro in Brasília, Petro has positioned himself as the South American progressive leader who has brokered the Venezuelan leader’s return to the community of nations.
Opinión: Álvaro Uribe y la sombra de Kafka
El expresidente Álvaro Uribe Vélez es un espejo de ese proceso kafkiano, despúes de que la justicia colombiana negó el upedido de un fiscal para cerrar la investigación.
Petro’s approval rating hits new low with Colombia’s institutional crisis
Nine months into a new administration, Gustavo Petro’s approval rating is lower than polls conducted during the final year of Iván Duque’s presidency.
Indigenous Guard occupy Bogotá’s historic Plaza de Bolívar
In a defiant act to pressure the Colombian Congress in approving the National Development Plan and Health Reform of the government of President Gustavo Petro, some 400 members of the Indigenous Guard are occupying the steps of the Capitol.
Petro warns Colombians of “possible revolution”
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro made a direct challenge to the country’s democratic powers during a May Day speech in which he warned of a “possible revolution.”
After coalition rupture, Petro to push reforms “on the street”
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.
Guaidó “expelled” from Colombia on day of Venezuela talks
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 – 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.
Opinión: Los reveses del Pacto Histórico
La reforma política era uno de los proyectos bandera del presidente Petro y su fracaso obedeció a no contar con suficiente respaldo parlamentario, lo que llevó al gobierno a retirarlo.
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.
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.
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.