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Bogotá braces for pro-Palestine marches October 7, U.S Embassy closes

By Richard Emblin - October 7, 2025

The 21st century has witnessed many days of infamy, but among the most horrific was October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a coordinated assault on southern Israel. More than 1,200 people were killed, including 38 children, and 251 civilians were kidnapped – among them young men and women attending the Nova music festival. Families were […]

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Bogotá braces for protests and mobility havoc on Tuesday

By The City Paper Staff - September 15, 2025

Bogotá drivers from multiple sectors plan a mass protest on September 17 against Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán, citing 18 grievances including corruption, insecurity, and abusive mobility policies. The demonstration threatens major traffic disruptions in Colombia’s capital.

Colombia’s Indigenous Minga descend on Bogotá for May Day Protests

By The City Paper Staff - April 30, 2025

More than 16,000 Indigenous protesters have arrived in Bogotá ahead of May Day marches supporting President Petro’s reform agenda. Their occupation of the National University sparked tensions after confrontations with students and reports of machete-armed individuals. Authorities are coordinating security as mass demonstrations are expected across the capital on Thursday.

Indigenous blockade on Colombia’s Pan-American highway turns violent

By The City Paper Staff - August 21, 2024

An explosive device has killed one person and injured another during indigenous protests blocking the Colombia’s Pan-American Highway in the department of Cauca, escalating tensions with the Petro government.

More than a million marched in Colombia against President Petro

By Richard Emblin - April 23, 2024

Massive nationwide protests in Colombia, with over one million marching against Petro, marred by President’s dismissive social media posts.

Colombians rally against President Petro in growing wave of discontent

By The City Paper Staff - March 7, 2024

Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.

Colombia’s Indigenous Guard in Bogotá for Petro’s “March for Life”

By The City Paper Staff - September 26, 2023

Some 20,000 members of Colombia’s indigenous peoples, as well as pro-Petro supporters will accompany the government’s “March for Life” on Wednesday.

Colombia: Historic rulings on Nicaragua claims and 21N protests

By Richard Emblin - July 14, 2023

Two rulings on Colombia, one with the ICJ’s defense of the nation’s maritime borders, the other on FARC dissidents orchestrating the 21N violence have been welcomed as historic legal decisions.

Petro’s social media raises questions about leadership and democracy

By Kristina Foltz - May 23, 2023

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is increasingly under scrutiny for his unfiltered use of social media and recent criticism of traditional news networks covering anti-government protests.

Colombian military quells miners’ strike in the Bajo Cauca

By The City Paper Staff - March 13, 2023

Colombia’s Security Forces began clearing roads of debris in northeastern Antioquia after a violent weekend in which one person was killed and 25 injured.

Bogotá sees two days of peaceful demonstrations

By Richard Emblin - February 15, 2023

Despite fears that pro and anti-government protests would assemble within hours of each other in Bogotá, a politically charged week was conducted peacefully.

Protests return to Bogotá streets as tensions rise over health “reform”

By The City Paper Staff - February 13, 2023

Colombians are bracing for 48 hours of protests this week that could incite violence and bring mobility in Bogotá to a standstill. Petro is rallying his base to “defend: the government’s health care reform.

Colombia’s Petro promises pardon for First Line protestors

By The City Paper Staff - December 5, 2022

Colombia President Gustavo Petro has called for the early release of hundreds of youngsters who are incarcerated for committing acts of violence during last year’s National Strike.

Anti-government protests planned across Colombia for Saturday

By The City Paper Staff - October 28, 2022

Bogotá will be the epicenter on Saturday of protests against the government of President Gustavo Petro. Mobility gridlock will affect Colombia’s major cities.

U.S student Giulianelli voluntarily leaves Colombia after detention

By The City Paper Staff - May 2, 2022

Political science student María Elizabeth Giulanelli voluntarily left Colombia after the Attorney General’s Office dropped charges she attacked anti-riot police during the April 28 protests.

Ukrainians join global antiwar protests from Bogotá

By The City Paper Staff - February 28, 2022

The Ukrainian community in Bogotá held a peacefully antiwar rally outside in the Russian Embassy, and one of many planned after Russia invaded the country.