Politics
Colombia's Petro asks cabinet to resign ahead of reshuffle, sources say
The decision comes after the leftist leader said he lost his party’s coalition in Congress and his controversial health reform did not meet the necessary quorum
Politics
Biden and Petro to discuss Venezuela sanctions at White House
The Colombian president has been calling for the U.S. to lift sanctions on Venezuela after the relations between the two neighboring countries
Politics
Petro rules out immediate meeting with Maduro despite interest in resuming bilateral relations
The new Colombian president said that relations with Venezuela need to follow a process
Politics
Brazil enters new leftist era with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva taking power
The 77-year old former president and union trade leader was sworn in among thousands of supporters who waved the red workers’ flag. The event was attended by other Latin American leftist leaders such as Gustavo Petro of Colombia to Chile’s Gabriel Boric of Chile
Politics
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart concerned about U.S. relationship with Colombia
Díaz-Balart expressed concern that Petro's actions and comments could jeopardize the successful relationship between the United States and Colombia.
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
Leftist former guerrilla secures comfortable lead in first round of Colombian presidential elections
Petro will now face businessman Rodolfo Hernandez in a second round vote on June 19
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.
Drug trafficking
Rep. Salazar supports extradition of Colombian senator's brother in drug trafficking case
The document will be sent to President Petro, who must sign the authorization. Will he do it? Here is what the experts say
Politics
Colombia suspends arrest warrants and extradition orders for guerilla group
During his campaign, Petro promised that he would restart talks and negotiations between his government and the ELN after nearly 60 years of war