During a video conference ex-FARC’s Rodrigo Londoño and former AUC warlord Salvatore Mancuso opened a honest discussion to respond to the victims of war atrocities.
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Trump’s incitement to violence with the March 6 storming of the U.S Capitol reveals the blurred lines between authoritarianism and democratic revolutions.
Bogotá’s Claudia López outperforms other Mayors despite slump in ratings
Despite a citizens’ movement to recall Bogotá Mayor Claudia López’s mandate, the Green Party politicians outperforms other Mayors in her approval ratings.
January most violent month in Colombia since 2016 Peace Accord
During their recent Assembly FARC’s representatives renamed their party Comunes to break with the past references of conflict as the country faces spiraling violence from dissidents.
Duque decrees 3 days of mourning for Carlos Holmes and 51,000 COVID victims
President Iván Duque has decreed 3 days of national mourning for the death of Carlos Holmes Trujillo and 51,747 victims of the pandemic.
Carlos Holmes responding “favorably” to respiratory support states goverment
Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo remains hospitalized with viral pneumonia due to COVID-19 and on respiratory support claims the government in an official statement.
“Timochenko” takes responsibility for assassination attempts against Vargas Lleras
FARC’s former top commander “Timochenko” has accepted the group’s responsibility in two attacks against Liberal politician Vargas Lleras.
Duque urged to replace Washington Ambassador after claims of Trump support
Former President Juan Manuel Santos claims the current Ambassador to Washington backed Trump’s reelection and should be removed from his post.
Bogotá’s Claudia López calls U.S election before final vote count
Bogotá’s Claudia López appeared in a rush on Friday to proclaim Joe Biden as the next U.S President despite restraint from the two candidates and news outlets.
What Colombia faces with a Trump or Biden presidency
The next U.S President will have to maintain a close bilateral relationship with Colombia despite the advance of left-wing movements, social unrest and a contested 2022 election.
Early voting for U.S election surges with final nine days to cast ballot
More than 60 million Americans have cast their ballots ahead of the November 3 election. Visit Votefromabroad.org for state deadlines on overseas, mail-in and absentee ballots.
Indigenous Minga arrives in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike
Representatives of Colombia’s indigenous organizations have arrived in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike to demand the resignation of President Iván Duque.
Judge orders immediate release of Álvaro Uribe from house arrest
After months of house arrest, former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe regained his freedom on Saturday as the case against him returned to the Attorney General’s Office.
Judge postpones hearing over legality of Álvaro Uribe’s house arrest
Former President Álvaro Uribe must remain under house arrest until a circuit judge determines next week which legal code should govern the criminal case filed against him.
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe handed prisoner ID #1087985
The former two-term President Álvaro Uribe Vélez posted a picture of himself after being handed by prison authorities his inmate number.
Colombians pessimistic on state of the nation as Duque’s ratings reach mid-term high
Despite high approval ratings for coronavirus management, President Iván Duque’s mid-term results are marked by pessimism over the state of the nation.