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.
President Gustavo Petro’s address to the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations was marked by a tense and awkward start, as well as call for global reforms of monetary and financial institutions.
Colombia has reached unprecedented figures in the cultivation of coca plants and cocaine production according to the annual report published by the United Nations.
The United Nations is monitoring closely Colombia’s response to food security should the country face a severe, or extended, El Niño.
During his first address to the United Nations, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro called for an end to all wars, and war against the planet.
President Iván Duque delivered his final speech to the UN Security Council as Colombia’s head of state where he explained advances in a peace process with legality.
President Duque marked his final address to the UN Assembly with a vision of Colombia on the world stage and multilateral player on global issues.
Colombia broke with historical protocol by abstaining to vote on a UN resolution in support of ending the U.S embargo against Cuba.