Politics
Gustavo Petro, former leftist guerrilla, wins Colombia's presidential elections
Gustavo Petro obtained more than 11 million votes and will be the new president of Colombia
Business
Historical figure: Colombia's economy grew 10.2 % in 2021
According to President Iván Duque, Colombia's economic growth in 2021 exceeded all the national government’s expectations and projections
Crime
Colombia ranks second in the world for organized crime rates
In Latin America, Colombia was followed in the ranking by Mexico, Honduras, Paraguay, Panama and Venezuela
Crime
Colombia's Petro administration to begin 'total peace' talks with Second Marquetalia terror group
The government signed a previous peace deal with FARC in 2016, but since then, about a thousand rogue fighters and members split off into the Second Marquetalia, a FARC splinter group that continue to engage in acts of violence. The group is most active on Colombia's border with Venezuela, but also has operates in other areas of the South American country.
Human Rights
Venezuelan opposition who fled to Colombia may leave after Petro's election
Colombia had become the unofficial headquarters for activists, journalists, former politicians and military deserters targeted by the Maduro regime
Politics
Clashes between FARC dissidents, gangs, and military in Colombia leave at least 20 dead
At least 20 people died in Colombia after members of the country’s military clashed with armed dissident groups and gangs in different parts of the country
Politics
A woman awaits sentencing after hurling racial slurs against the vice president of Colombia
In Colombia, discriminatory acts are punishable by up to three years in prison, although judges have the discretionary power to impose alternative sentences
Politics
Maduro may travel to Colombia despite U.S. reward for his capture
Maduro would go to Colombia in the coming weeks, despite the fact the of 15 million dollars reward from the United States Department of State on charges of narcoterrorism
Immigration
United States, Panama, and Colombia announce campaign to curb migration at Darien Gap
The three governments are aiming to decrease the flow of migrants crossing the jungle between Panama and Colombia, which has multiplied this year
Terrorism
U.N. Report: Terrorist violence caused forced displacements to soar in Colombia
At least 73,974 individuals were forcibly displaced from their homes across Colombia last year – more than doubling 2020 figures