Gustavo Petro
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.