Gustavo Petro's Former Campaign Manager Under Investigation For Alleged Illegal Election Financing
The probe comes after Gustavo Petro's son was accused of illegal campaign financing.
Nicolas Petro's Lawyer Resigns After A Shocking Move By The Colombian President's Son
Nicolas Petro's lawyer reportedly disagreed with the change in strategy of the Colombian President's son, who announced his intention to collaborate with the Prosecutor's Office.
Colombian President's Son Arrested On Money Laundering Charges
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son Nicolas was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro's election campaign, officials said.
Controversy Erupts As Colombian President Allows Hollywood To Portray Miracle Jungle Survivor Kids' Story
More than 13 Hollywood production companies have been trying to negotiate with the families of the children to tell their story.
Colombia Awards Medals To Rescuers For Saving Children Lost 40 Days In Jungle
President Petro acknowledged that the children's survival was made possible by their reliance on "ancestral" knowledge.
Thousands Of Anti-Government Demonstrators Take To Streets In Colombia
Thousands of people marched through Colombia's major cities on Tuesday to protest reforms pushed by the government of President Gustavo Petro.
Scandal In Colombia: Recordings Shake Confidence In Gustavo Petro's Government
A corruption scandal has shaken Colombia's government and things have gotten worse following the release of several recordings.
Illegal Wiretapping Scandal: Allies Of Colombian President Gustavo Petro Resign
Two of Gustavo Petro's allies have resigned as the Colombian president's office was entangled in a scandal.
Ceasefire With Dissident FARC Rebels Suspended, Says Colombian President
The left-wing rebel organization EMC-FARC's murder of four indigenous teens catalyzed the suspension.
Colombian President Retracts Claim 4 Missing Children Found Alive In Amazon After Plane Crash
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Twitter that the military conducted "arduous search efforts" before discovering the kids.
Colombian Children Found Alive In Jungle Weeks After Plane Crash
Four children were found alive in the south of the country more than two weeks after the plane they were traveling crashed in the jungle.
Summit On Venezuela Marks Positive Step But Quick Fix To Crisis Unlikely
The conference this week, however, was unable to provide a clear plan for restarting negotiations with Mexico, which have been dormant since late last year.
Colombian President Petro Makes Dramatic Move By Reshuffling The Cabinet
Petro made the announcements, replacing significant figures including Health Minister Carolina Corcho and Finance Minister Jose Antonio Ocampo.
Colombia's FARC Rebel Faction Ready For Peace Talks With Government In May
An armed faction of Colombia's disbanded FARC rebels said that they are ready for peace talks with the government in May.
Colombia Suspends Ceasefire With Drug Cartel, Says Gustavo Petro
Petro charged it with "sowing fear and anxiety" and ordered the security forces to resume armed operations against the criminal gang.
Death Toll From Colombian Mine Blast Rises To 21, Says President
There are numerous open and underground coal and gold mines in Colombia. Explosions and other mishaps happen often.
People In Colombia Take To The Streets In Support Of Petro's Healthcare Reforms
To show their support for the proposed economic and social reforms made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, thousands of individuals gathered in the streets.
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.