Opposition party Polo Democratico on Monday called on independent presidential candidates to join forces to prevent a referendum on a constitutional change that would allow President Alvaro Uribe to run…
A coalition between Colombia’s opposition parties Liberal Party and Polo Democratico in the face of the 2010 elections is “inviable,” Liberal leader Rafael Pardo said Monday. Pardo’s announcement comes less…
The leader of the Liberal Party on Thursday invited fellow opposition party Polo Democratico to begin discussions regarding the formation of a “New Progressive Majority.” In a letter sent to…
Gustavo Moncayo, father of long-time FARC hostage Juan Emilio Moncayo, announced Tuesday he will take part in the 2010 Senate election for opposition party Polo Democratico. Moncayo gained fame inside…
A member of opposition party Polo Democratico’s Atlantico department executive committee was killed Monday near his home in Barranquilla. Jaime López Barros, 53, was returning home after leaving his three…
Former M-19 guerrilla and current leader of the Polo Democratico, Gustavo Petro, may be unable to stand for the presidential election following a challenge to his murky past. Councilman Orlando…
Former Polo Democratico President Carlos Gaviria has said that he will not accompany newly-elected party presidential candidate Gustavo Petro on his presidential campaign. After a meeting Tuesday with Petro at…
The presidential candidates of Colombia’s main opposition parties Liberal Party and Polo Democratico are trying to maintain unity, while their parties crumble following an overwhelming absence of voters at their…
Supporters of Colombia’s opposition Sunday elected Rafael Pardo (Liberal Party) and Gustavo Petro (Polo Democratico) as their candidates for the 2010 presidential elections. The turnout was low as neither of…