Gustavo Petro
Gustavo Petro Government Announces Plans To Reduce Forced Eradication Efforts To Curb Coca
The Colombian National Police announced on Tuesday a reduction of coca crop eradication for this year, as the administration of Gustavo Petro continues its shift in its anti-drug policies.
Colombia Discussing Halt In Searching For Fossil Fuels In Attempt To Focus On Green Energy
The Colombian government made an announcement on Thursday that the country will not be giving new oil exploration contracts to companies in an effort to invest in "greener energy."
Weapons Including Machine Guns, Grenades Belonging To FARC Rebels Seized By Colombian Police
The national police force of Colombia on Monday announced that they had confiscated an arsenal of weapons believed to belong to the local armed group Estado Mayor Central.
UN Security Council Members Condemn Attempt On Colombian VP’s Francia Marquez’s Life
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday condemned the assassination attempt on Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez, whilst she uses the opportunity to recommit to her goals during the presidency.
Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez’s Assassination Bid Foiled As Explosives Found Near Her Home
The Vice President of Colombia revealed on Tuesday that her security team had found a bomb near her home in what appears to be an attempt to assassinate the former activist.
ELN Rebel Group Denies Being Part Of Six-Month Ceasefire With The Colombian Government
The ELN rebel group has denied agreeing to a ceasefire with the Colombian government on Tuesday after President Gustavo Petro announced it over the weekend as an alleged result of the country's peace talks.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Announces Plan To Fully Open Border With Colombia
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced that he will fully open the land borders between his country and Colombia after months of warm relations.
First Round Of Talks Between Colombian Government And ELN Rebel Conclude ‘Successfully’
The first part of the peace talks between the Colombian government and the rebel group ELN concluded recently, with both parties calling them "successful" despite a lack of ceasefire agreement.
Colombia, ELN Rebels Peace Talks: Agreement On Displaced Indigenous People Reached
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that peace talks with the ELN rebel group have led to an agreement to allow the Indigenous Embera community to return to its lands.
Colombia Wants Temporary Legal Status For Its People Living In US
As Colombia deals with housing and caring for migrants fleeing their country, President Gustavo Petro sent a letter to the United States government on Wednesday asking for them to give its citizens a temporary legal status.
Colombian Government To Start Military Operations Against Armed Groups In Border Areas
The Colombian government announced on Monday their plans to start a military offensive on its border cities and states to address the illegal armed groups and drug trafficking in the area.
Former Rebel Fighter Gustavo Petro Takes Oath As Colombia’s President
Gustavo Petro promised to prioritize Colombia's peace and equality as he was sworn into office on Sunday.
Who Is Gustavo Petro? Colombia’s New Ex-Rebel Fighter Wins Presidency
Colombia has elected its new leader with a former leftist guerilla fighter winning the presidency on Sunday.