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.
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.
President Gustavo Petro’s endorsement of First Line vandals during a trip to Cali sparks widespread outrage and concerns over Colombia’s political stability
Colombian President Petro sparks controversy, accusing major media networks Caracol and RCN of ‘brutalizing’ society, igniting sharp rebukes from opposition leaders and industry insiders.
Colombian President Petro sparks diplomatic tension with the United States over alleged antisemitic comments on the Israeli-Hamas war.
Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.
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.
President Gustavo Petro faces mounting criticism as a demonstration orchestrated by his coalition turns chaotic, risking the safety of Colombia’s Supreme Court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carlos Fernando Galán unveiled his ambitious vision for Bogotá, prioritizing security, mobility, and economic resilience during his inaugural address on Monday Colombian capital’s new Mayor.
Both Israel and Germany issued strong statements to Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the leftist leader made bizarre affirmations from COP28 in Dubai referencing Nazis with climate change.
In a defiant letter to President Gustavo Petro, former President César Gaviria and head of the Liberal Party, announced that the party will leave the government coalition.