Rebel deal a glimmer of hope for Petro’s peace amid Colombia’s mounting conflict
Bogotá, Colombia – On Saturday, April 5, the Comuneros del Sur rebel group began handing over arms to the government, marking the first successful demobilization...
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At least seven killed on Sunday in renewed clashes in Colombia’s Catatumbo region
Bogotá, Colombia – The conflict in Colombia’s northeast Catatumbo region flared up over the weekend with new confrontations between armed groups leaving at least seven...
Despite agreement on deportation flights, further spats may await US-Colombia relations
Bogotá, Colombia – On Sunday, a dramatic confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, captured the world’s attention. Petro, who...
Gustavo Petro’s approval rating drops to lowest point yet at 30%
Medellín, Colombia — Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s approval rating has fallen to 30%, according to a new poll released Monday by Opinómetro. The survey, released...
Petro offers up presidential plane after Ultra Air becomes latest Colombian airline to go bust
Medellín, Colombia — President Gustavo Petro has ordered the use of Colombian Air Force (FAC) planes, including the presidential aircraft, to transport passengers affected by...
Heavy clashes reported in Antioquia following Petro’s decision to abandon Clan del Golfo ceasefire
Medellín, Colombia — Residents of two villages in the municipality of Amalfi, Antioquia, have been caught in the crossfire between the Colombian Army, the National...
Illegal mining in Colombia: Will Gustavo Petro rectify Ivan Duque’s mismanagement of Indigenous rights?
Medellín, Colombia — In July last year, Colombia’s Comptroller General’s Office reported that 85% of the gold exported from the country is illegally mined, with...
Over 75% of Petro’s Development Plan approved in Colombia Congress debate
Medellín, Colombia – The first debate regarding Gustavo Petro’s National Development Plan took place in Colombia’s Congress on Tuesday, with 276 of the 358 submitted...
Colombia halts rescue efforts after mine explosion
Medellín, Colombia – Colombia has ended rescue efforts to save miners trapped after an explosion in the central department of Cundinamarca. Rescuers retrieved the bodies...
President Gustavo Petro’s son under investigation by Colombian authorities
Medellín, Colombia — Colombia’s Inspector General opened an investigation into President Gustavo Petro’s eldest son, Nicolás Petro, on March 3 following an accusation from his...
