Colombia’s Inspector General’s Office urged the government to protect the lives of community leaders and rights defenders ahead of local elections that are set for October. In a press statement,…
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has implied he may end efforts to negotiate the dismantling of paramilitary organization AGC, which could threaten his “Total Peace” policy. Petro ordered the security forces…
The son of Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro won’t take part in Colombia’s regional elections after an apparent slander campaign by his ex-wife and political rivals. Nicolas Petro, a deputy in…
The historic election victory of Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro is largely due to a massive increase in voter turnout. According to the National Registry, Sunday’s turnout was 58%, the highest…
Progressive Senator Gustavo Petro became Colombia’s first progressive president-elect since the 1930’s after a historic vote on Sunday. According to the National Registry, Petro defeated the runner-up, the allegedly corrupt…
Colombia’s election observers warned on Sunday that voters were given tainted ballots that could disqualify their votes. According to the Electoral Observation Mission (MOE), voters were given ballots with signs…
Colombia’s voters elect a new president on Sunday amid extraordinary tensions. The tensions are partly due to the possible victory of progressive Senator Gustavo Petro, one of the biggest critics…
Colombia’s second round of elections will be held on Sunday without any ceasefires between the military and illegal armed groups. Guerrilla groups ELN and the Southeastern Bloc did announce a…
Colombia’s government is intimidating critics amid fears that its failure to guarantee free and fair elections could revive social unrest on Sunday. President Ivan Duque said Tuesday that “the security…