Gustavo Petro
Colombian President Petro claims army missing 'millions' of ammo rounds —Report indicates fewer
A military report seen by Reuters contradicts statements made by Petro last week
Colombian president Petro vows 'full offensive' against armed group after killing of army members
Petro's response to the killings marks a stark contrast with his initial approach of "total peace"
Not just ammunition: Colombia says missing missiles and anti-tank weapons are also linked to trafficking
President Gustavo Petro said the weapons and ammo are being sold to criminal organization. A journalist disputed the figures given and said they are much lower
Bogota Cuts Ties With Israel Over 'Genocidal' Gaza Campaign
Netanyahu is Israel's head of government, while the country's president -- a role which is largely ceremonial -- is Isaac Herzog.
Colombia President Says Hundreds Of Thousands Of Ammunition Pieces Missing From Military Bases
The first left-wing president expressed his concern over the missing ammunition, noting that it might end up in the hands of Colombian rebel groups.
AMLO, Petro, Maduro: LatAm leaders dismiss US Human Rights Report, calling it full of 'lies'
Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic were the countries that were most vocal about their take on the report's findings
Hundreds Of Thousands Turn Out In Colombia To Protest Petro
The demonstrations were not the first against Petro since he came to power 20 months ago, but they were easily the largest.
Colombia Senate Committee Rejects Health Reform Proposed By Petro Administration
The health reform wanted to take control from insurance companies and make healthcare easier to get, but some people were worried it might lead to corruption.
Presidential Free-for-All: When Petro, Milei, AMLO and Bukele's Crossed Accusations Go Beyond Social Media
Their stark ideological differences have exceeded the personal realm and impacted the countries' diplomatic relations
Colombia Rebels Move Back Toward Ceasefire With Government
The rebel group justified the action saying it was to protect the local population from paramilitary fighters roaming the area.
Colombia Sets New Cocaine Production Record: UN Report
The new numbers came out a day after Colombia's first-ever leftist president Gustavo Petro and his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized the "failed" US-led so-called "war on drugs."
Colombian President Petro Calls For Latin American Alliance To Fight Drug Trafficking
Petro, the first leftist president in Colombia's history, stressed recognizing drug consumption as a public health problem.
Colombian President Wants To Amend Free Trade Accord With US
Colombia's first leftist president said that the treaty in effect for 11 years bars the country from growing local strains of corn, instead obligating it to plant only strains produced in the US and Canada.
Gustavo Petro's Former Campaign Manager Under Investigation For Alleged Illegal Election Financing
The probe comes after Gustavo Petro's son was accused of illegal campaign financing.
Nicolas Petro's Lawyer Resigns After A Shocking Move By The Colombian President's Son
Nicolas Petro's lawyer reportedly disagreed with the change in strategy of the Colombian President's son, who announced his intention to collaborate with the Prosecutor's Office.
Colombian President's Son Arrested On Money Laundering Charges
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son Nicolas was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro's election campaign, officials said.
Controversy Erupts As Colombian President Allows Hollywood To Portray Miracle Jungle Survivor Kids' Story
More than 13 Hollywood production companies have been trying to negotiate with the families of the children to tell their story.
Colombia Awards Medals To Rescuers For Saving Children Lost 40 Days In Jungle
President Petro acknowledged that the children's survival was made possible by their reliance on "ancestral" knowledge.
Thousands Of Anti-Government Demonstrators Take To Streets In Colombia
Thousands of people marched through Colombia's major cities on Tuesday to protest reforms pushed by the government of President Gustavo Petro.
Scandal In Colombia: Recordings Shake Confidence In Gustavo Petro's Government
A corruption scandal has shaken Colombia's government and things have gotten worse following the release of several recordings.
Illegal Wiretapping Scandal: Allies Of Colombian President Gustavo Petro Resign
Two of Gustavo Petro's allies have resigned as the Colombian president's office was entangled in a scandal.
Ceasefire With Dissident FARC Rebels Suspended, Says Colombian President
The left-wing rebel organization EMC-FARC's murder of four indigenous teens catalyzed the suspension.
Colombian President Retracts Claim 4 Missing Children Found Alive In Amazon After Plane Crash
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Twitter that the military conducted "arduous search efforts" before discovering the kids.
Colombian Children Found Alive In Jungle Weeks After Plane Crash
Four children were found alive in the south of the country more than two weeks after the plane they were traveling crashed in the jungle.
Summit On Venezuela Marks Positive Step But Quick Fix To Crisis Unlikely
The conference this week, however, was unable to provide a clear plan for restarting negotiations with Mexico, which have been dormant since late last year.
Colombian President Petro Makes Dramatic Move By Reshuffling The Cabinet
Petro made the announcements, replacing significant figures including Health Minister Carolina Corcho and Finance Minister Jose Antonio Ocampo.
Colombia's FARC Rebel Faction Ready For Peace Talks With Government In May
An armed faction of Colombia's disbanded FARC rebels said that they are ready for peace talks with the government in May.
Colombia Suspends Ceasefire With Drug Cartel, Says Gustavo Petro
Petro charged it with "sowing fear and anxiety" and ordered the security forces to resume armed operations against the criminal gang.
Death Toll From Colombian Mine Blast Rises To 21, Says President
There are numerous open and underground coal and gold mines in Colombia. Explosions and other mishaps happen often.
People In Colombia Take To The Streets In Support Of Petro's Healthcare Reforms
To show their support for the proposed economic and social reforms made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, thousands of individuals gathered in the streets.