Two of Colombia’s most polarizing politicians have announced their candidacy for the 2018 elections, while moderate candidates have yet to proclaim their aspirations. Former Senator Piedad Cordoba announced on Tuesday…
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While April 1 at best seems an awkward date to have been chosen by members of Colombia’s conservative opposition for a march on the scourge of corruption, but, this is as…
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When some of Colombia’s most corrupt politicians organize a march against corruption for April 1, you might think that would be a good April Fool’s prank. Colombians don’t celebrate this until December though.…
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Colombia’s State Council revoked the reelection of the country’s controversial and staunchly conservative inspector general, paradoxically infamous for seeking the removal of some of the country’s most prominent leftist politicians. According to…
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Colombia’s State Council ordered to revoke an 18-year political ban of prominent leftist politician Piedad Cordoba and financially compensate the politician for banning her under false pretexts. Former Senator Piedad Cordoba was…
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Years after being removed from office, former Senator Piedad Cordoba — one of Colombia’s most prominent leftist politicians, could have her electoral rights restored. The country’s State Council agreed Monday to admit…
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Colombia’s congress approved a law that judicially shields a pending peace deal with rebels group FARC from possible changes by later administrations. Opponents of the talks are furious. Colombia congress…
Colombia’s state council has restored the political rights of leftist former Senator Piedad Cordoba, meaning she will be able to take part in elections again after six years of being politically…
Colombia’s peace talks and a pending peace deal with the FARC are fiercely opposed by a vocal political minority. This opposition is of a mixed ideological and practical nature, depending who the…
Colombia’s Inspector General opened a disciplinary investigation against the national police chief over sexual misconduct and spying allegations. Colombia’s national police chief also under disciplinary investigation over ‘prostitution ring’ was…