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.
In what could be one of the largest outpourings of popular discontent against President Petro, huge demonstrations across Colombia are scheduled for April 21.
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.”
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.
Colombian President Petro meets with Venezuelan counterpart Maduro amid heightened scrutiny over Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections and concerns regarding electoral fairness and transparency.
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.