Colombian President surprises and changes three ministers in first cabinet crisis
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday, Feb. 27, the surprise departure of the ministers of Education, Alejandro
February 28, 2023Topic
colombia politics
More than 100,000 people in forced confinement due to the armed conflict in Colombia
More than 100,000 people are in forced confinement in Colombia due to the armed conflict six years after the peace...
November 24, 2022
Petro’s disapproval rating doubles in just two months in office
Approval of the government of leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro fell 10 percentage points (to 46%), while disapproval
October 20, 2022
A total of 10 criminal organizations in Colombia announce ceasefires
A total of 10 criminal organizations in Colombia have announced ceasefires, said the High Commissioner for Peace, Danilo Rueda.
September 28, 2022
Opinion: Petro is making progress in implementing the Chavista model in Colombia
(Opinion) The chapter of a new war in Colombia has already been written for all to see as President Petro...
September 21, 2022
Colombian government begins informal talks with dissidents of FARC guerrillas
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his government had begun informal talks with dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed
September 18, 2022
ELN announces ten-day ceasefire ahead of Colombia’s presidential election
The ELN, the last recognized guerrilla group in Colombia, announced a 10-day cease-fire Monday ahead of the May 29 presidential...
May 17, 2022
Former Colombian president Uribe proposes mutual general amnesty to achieve peace
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) proposed a general amnesty for the country to move towards total peace and get...
August 19, 2021
Ex-military held for attack on Colombia’s Duque wanted to return to attack in Bogotá
The retired Colombian Army captain arrested this week for designing and executing the June 25 attack against President Iván Duque's...
July 25, 2021