Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s new president
Former opposition leader Gustavo Petro was formally sworn in as president of Colombia in the capital Bogota on Sunday. The ceremony was filled with symbolism stressing the historic nature of…
Former opposition leader Gustavo Petro was formally sworn in as president of Colombia in the capital Bogota on Sunday. The ceremony was filled with symbolism stressing the historic nature of…
Colombia’s incoming government wants to decriminalize illicit drugs despite the government of the United States, which insists on a disastrous prohibition policy. The effort to end the prohibition of illicit…
The opposition to Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro accuses the government coalition of trying to corruptly secure the election of an allied comptroller general. The accusations followed attempts by lawmakers loyal…
Medellin is a dangerous city for women and girls despite alleged efforts to combat gender violence and pedophilia in Colombia’s second largest city. Forty women and girls were assassinated in…
The government of Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro will seek to normalize broken relations with neighboring Venezuela after taking office on August 7. This was announced by incoming Foreign Minister Alvaro…
President-elect Gustavo Petro called on Colombia’s sugar association and indigenous to negotiate the use of land in the southwest Of the country. The Nasa people and the owner of multiple…
Colombia’s national army commander celebrates his retirement on Wednesday amid an escalation of violence and corruption scandals. At least 10 generals and dozens of other commanders were either arrested or…
Colombia’s chief prosecutor said Tuesday that Medellin’s former mayor owned four real estate properties that allegedly belonged to the local mafia. In a press statement, Prosecutor General Francisco Barbosa said…
Colombia’s former opposition will take control of Congress in a historic session on Wednesday. The Historic Pact, the progressive party of President-elect Gustavo Petro, will be leading the government coalition…