Politics

Former President Uribe Questions Legitimacy of Congress Amid Corruption Claims

Former President Alvaro Uribe is questioning the legitimacy of the Colombian Congress following an alleged corruption scandal involving the presidents of both the Chamber...

President Petro Addresses Colombia Amid Corruption Scandal

President Gustavo Petro has addressed Colombia in a televised speech to clarify the government's stance on the corruption scandal in the National Unit for...

Former Bogota Mayor Quits Green Alliance Party Amidst Corruption Controversy

Claudia Lopez, former Bogota mayor, has joined party leader Antanas Mockus with her decision to quit the Green Alliance Party amidst the ongoing UNGRD...

ELN Guerrillas Threaten to Return to Kidnapping in Colombia

The guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN) have threatened to resume kidnapping in Colombia. This was announced yesterday in a communiqué by the...

Desecration of Deceased Soldiers’ Bodies Provokes Military Reaction in Colombia

The desecration of deceased soldiers' bodies by guerrillas of the Central General Staff provoked a military reaction in Cauca, Colombia. The government of President...

Petro Awards Certificate for Mine-Cleared Area in Bolivar, Colombia

The national government of Colombia has handed the Bolivar region a certificate that ratifies the Montes de Maria region as a now mine-free zone....

How Colombia’s Diplomatic Break with Israel Impacts US Relations

President Petro's decision to break diplomatic ties with Israel might further complicate relations between Colombia and the United States. Some key political figures, particularly...

Incentives for Companies that Hire Vulnerable Population in Colombia

Colombia has approved incentives for companies that hire vulnerable population in Colombia. This group includes women, young people and disabled people, among others, who...

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