Colombia’s anti-government protesters are set for a fourth national strike day, in an attempt to convince President Ivan Duque to negotiate changes to his economic and peace policies. This time,…
The banging of pots and pans that have come to dominate Colombia’s anti-government “cacerolazos” received loud support throughout Latin America on Sunday. For the 11th day in a row, crowds…
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque on Sunday said “pyromaniacs” are promoting violence amid peaceful protests against his government. Despite repeated pleas to end the stigmatization and engage in dialogue, Duque again…
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque expressed his gratitude to Bogota’s police force, which has come under fierce criticism over its handling of anti-government protests. In an improvised visit, Duque tried to…
Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe and members of his Democratic Center party (CD) reportedly met with President Ivan Duque in secret, amid reports the party is close to breaking in…
Colombia’s controversial anti-riot police arrested five journalists who were covering an anti-government protest in the northern city of Barranquilla. According to press freedom foundation FLIP, the journalists were released three…
Bogota students warmly welcomed indigenous guards on Friday, as they arrived in the capital to join ongoing protests against President Ivan Duque. The first indigenous representatives had already arrived on…
The business association that partially triggered Colombia’s national strike said on Thursday that the consequent anti-government protests cost $342 million (COP1.2 trillion) in the first week. According to the director…
Colombia’s ongoing protests have not just pushed the government, but also the country’s corporate media, into avcorner. The country’s commercial television networks and leading newspapers, in particular, are under fire…