The presidential candidate of the the left-wing party Union Patriotica, Aida Avella, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on her life Sunday.
Despite forging international accords, President Santos’ popularity at home remains weak over persistent economic concerns.
From his days with the M-19 to forging a lasting peace, Antonio Navarro Wolff has built his political career on social justice.
Down, but not out. Bogotá’s Mayor Petro faces an uncertain future as signatures collected for his ouster are accepted by the nation’s Registrar.
President Santos chose a quiet cabinet, but may need more vocal political allies for his re-election campaign.
As gay marriage is debated worldwide, the Colombian legislature has only months to make a decision on the issue.
Colombia’s next election cycle starts now, as political rivalries heat up and campaigns gear up for 2014.
Gustavo Petro’s first year as Mayor of Bogotá focused on the city’s transportation grid, including plans for an underground metro.