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…
Optimism in urban Colombia surged after elections put a coalition of liberals and progressives in power, a poll that was released on Wednesday indicated. According to pollster Invamer, optimism about…
Corrupt officials and lawmakers received almost $119 million (COP500 billion) in kickbacks from funds meant for Colombia’s peace process, according to Blu Radio. The scandal involved funds that were meant…
At least 49 people reportedly died and another 30 were injured in a fire during an alleged prison break in western Colombia on Tuesday. The tragedy occurred in the the…
Colombia’s inspector general announced an investigation against the mayor of a town where at least five people died and 257 were injured during a bullfighting festival on Sunday. The tragedy…
President-elect Gustavo Petro announced key appointments to form Colombia’s new government and a majority coalition. The appointments indicate that Petro seeks a significant reorganization of the government and the security…
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque met with President-elect Gustavo Petro on Thursday to coordinate the transition of power before August. The meeting is part of a process that began after the…
The party of Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro is seeking a majority coalition in Congress. Petro’s “Historic Pact,” became the biggest political party in the congressional elections in March, but needs…