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Ex-UNGRD chief claims Petro Government asked to funnel contracts to ELN

By The City Paper Staff - July 17, 2024

Former UNGRD chief Olmedo López claims Colombian officials pressured him to award contracts to the ELN guerrilla group to maintain peace talks, sparking a major corruption scandal. The Supreme Court has opened an investigation into the allegations, which implicate high-ranking members of the Petro government.

Colombia’s Petro honors Carlos Pizarro’s Hat as cultural heritage

By The City Paper Staff - June 18, 2024

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro designates Carlos Pizarro’s iconic beige straw hat as Cultural Heritage in a solemn ceremony at Bogotá’s Casa de Nariño.

United Nations expresses deep concern over escalating violence in Colombia

By The City Paper Staff - June 17, 2024

An attack by FARC dissidents against the father of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and escalating violence in the department of Cauca promoted the United Nations to issue a strong condemnation.

Colombian Peso weakens against U.S Dollar with fiscal uncertainty

By The City Paper Staff - June 14, 2024

The Colombian peso depreciates sharply against the dollar, hitting a high of $4,150 amid market uncertainty and upcoming fiscal policy announcements by the Petro government.

Colombia and Sweden mark 150 Years of diplomatic relations

By The City Paper Staff - June 14, 2024

Colombia and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties with historic agreements and a symbolic visit of ARC Gloria to the Stockholm harbour.

Travelers pass through Bogotá's El Dorado airport.

Colombians are emigrating in record numbers, some 1,200 every day

By Richard Emblin - June 4, 2024

The numbers of Colombians who are leaving the country to never return has reached historiic levels, with some 1,200 every day according to the country’s migration entity.

U.S South Com’s General Richardson pledges support to Colombian democracy

By The City Paper Staff - May 30, 2024

General Richardson of the U.S. Southern Command pledges support for Colombian democracy, during a hand-over ceremony of 10 military bridges to bolster emergency response capabilities.

Colombia's Gustavo Petro during the May Day rally in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar. Photo: Presidencia.

Petro unites five Ex-Colombian Presidents against his call for a Constituent Assembly

By Richard Emblin - May 28, 2024

Former Colombian Presidents unite in unanimous opposition against President Gustavo Petro’s call for a new Constituent Assembly to secure his reelection in 2026.

Former Dutch guerrilla’s amnesty ratified by Colombia’s JEP tribunal

By The City Paper Staff - May 7, 2024

Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) reaffirmed amnesty for the former Dutch guerrilla combatant of FARC, Tanja Marie Nijmeijer, marking a milestone in her legal status and reintegration process with the post-conflict.

Petro unilaterally ends Colombia’s seven-decades relationship with Israel

By The City Paper Staff - May 2, 2024

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro cuts seven-decade ties with Israel, signaling end to close military, trade and cultural partnership. Hamas praises Petro’s decision as a “victory”.

Colombia’s Petro looks to validate reforms with May Day march

By Richard Emblin - April 30, 2024

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on the indigenous Minga to mobilize for the May Day rally in Bogotá, aiming to counterbalance the huge anti-government protests on April 26.

U.S cites “credible” concerns of irregular financing of Petro’s 2022 campaign

By The City Paper Staff - April 24, 2024

U.S. State Department expresses “credible” concerns over irregular financing of Colombian President Petro’s 2022 campaign, highlighting human rights abuses and corruption in its 2023 report.

Colombia protests against Petro gain momentum for April 21

By The City Paper Staff - April 17, 2024

In what could be one of the largest outpourings of popular discontent against President Petro, huge demonstrations across Colombia are scheduled for April 21.

Petro on Iran Attack: “U.S support for genocide has ignited the World”

By Timothy Langham - April 14, 2024

Criticism mounts again as Colombian President Petro issues polarizing comments on “X” regarding the Iran attack on Israel and peddles fake news to criticize United States and Israel in “genocide.”

President Uribe with his former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos.

The trial of ex-President Uribe puts Colombia at a legal crossroads

By Richard Emblin - April 10, 2024

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

By The City Paper Staff - April 9, 2024

Colombian President Petro meets with Venezuelan counterpart Maduro amid heightened scrutiny over Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections and concerns regarding electoral fairness and transparency.