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The trial of ex-President Uribe puts Colombia at a legal crossroads
Colombia’s Álvaro Uribe Vélez will become the first ex-President to stand trial in a criminal case on charges of witness tampering and procedural fraud. This historic legal move can only polarize and deepen the country’s fractured political landscape.
Petro heads to Caracas as Maduro hails close ties with Colombia
Colombian President Petro meets with Venezuelan counterpart Maduro amid heightened scrutiny over Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections and concerns regarding electoral fairness and transparency.
Petro: Maduro’s inhabilitation of Machado is an ‘undemocratic coup'”
Colombia’s Petro denounces Maduro’s barring of María Corina Machado as an ‘undemocratic coup,’ sparking more regional support from leftist leaders for fair elections in Venezuela.
Petro silent on Maduro’s crackdown on opposition ahead of July 28 election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces stark criticism for his silence on Venezuelan electoral turmoil and Maduro’s crackdown on the opposition ahead of the July 28 elections.
Petro recklessly endorses First Line, confirms role in National Strike
President Gustavo Petro’s endorsement of First Line vandals during a trip to Cali sparks widespread outrage and concerns over Colombia’s political stability
Petro accuses media networks of “Brutalizing” Colombian society
Colombian President Petro sparks controversy, accusing major media networks Caracol and RCN of ‘brutalizing’ society, igniting sharp rebukes from opposition leaders and industry insiders.
United States warns Petro “crossed line” with antisemitic remarks
Colombian President Petro sparks diplomatic tension with the United States over alleged antisemitic comments on the Israeli-Hamas war.
Colombians rally against President Petro in growing wave of discontent
Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.
Petro in “complete solidarity” with Lula on Gaza, escalating tensions again with Israel
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has expressed “complete solidarity” with Brazil’s Lula over claims of genocide in Gaza by Israel. Lula was declared “persona non grata” until he retracts his statements.
Colombia’s democracy targeted as pro-Petro mob attacks Supreme Court
President Gustavo Petro faces mounting criticism as a demonstration orchestrated by his coalition turns chaotic, risking the safety of Colombia’s Supreme Court.
ELN end kidnappings for economic gain with extended ceasefire
The Maoist National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla has announced a temporary suspension of economic kidnappings as part of an extended six-month bilateral ceasefire, marking a significant step toward President Petro’s “total peace” policy.
Petro’s deafening silence over Maduro’s 2024 election threats
Venezuelan President Maduro’s authoritarian declaration to win the 2024 elections “by any means necessary” appears to have left Washington out in the cold, and Colombian President Petro’s conspicuous silence on the recent barring of opposition leader María Corina Machado raises damning questions about his commitment and the administration of President Joe Biden in securing democracy across the region.
Colombia’s Petro accuses AG Barbosa of “institutional coup”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks political turmoil, accusing Attorney General Francisco Barbosa of orchestrating an “institutional coup,” prompting calls for street mobilizations to defend his presidency.
Bogotá Mayor Galán commended for management of wildfire crisis
As Bogotá grapples with air quality alerts given large forest fires that blazed out of control last week, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán is being praised for his management of the crisis and environmental protection efforts.
S&P Global assigns a “negative” outlook to Colombia in 2024
Standard & Poor’s warns of a potential downgrade for Colombia’s credit rating in 2024, citing a negative outlook amid economic challenges, including exports, and weak investor confidence.