Tag: Colombia
Six will be two when Colombia goes to the polls
Six hopeful candidates face each other in the first round. At the center are the two main candidates, Gustavo Petro and Federico Gutiérrez – two former mayors on opposite sides…
whether or not to maintain oil exploration, an issue in the presidential campaign
For the first time, it is a left-wing candidate, Gustavo Petro, who could well win the presidential election in Colombia. The campaign is marked by the opposition of the two…
Francia Marquez, an Afro-descendant future vice-president?
For the first time in its history, Colombia could be led by a leftist president. Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla and veteran of Colombian politics is the favorite in the…
Paraguayan drug prosecutor murdered in Colombia
It is on the front page of much of the press in both countries. On Tuesday morning, Paraguayan drug prosecutor Marcelo Pecci was shot dead in Colombia. He was on…
Drug criminals sent cocaine by post from Colombia to Utrecht company for capital
According to the OM, more than 24 kilograms of pure cocaine was processed in a powder that consisted of iron, copper and various salts. After purification and processing, this would…
In the face of American justice, drug lord “Otoniel” pleads not guilty
Extradited to the United States on Wednesday, “Otoniel” pleaded not guilty Thursday, May 5, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York. While his criminal group has launched a reprisal operation…
judge paves way for lawsuit against ex-president Alvaro Uribe
Ultra-conservative former president Alvaro Uribe is to stand trial on charges of bribery and subordination of witnesses. The legal saga dates back to 2012. A left-wing senator, Ivan Cepeda, accuses…
vote of a motion of censure against the Minister of Defense
In Colombia, a motion of censure tabled against Defense Minister Diego Molano will be debated and voted on Tuesday, April 26. For the opposition, Mr. Molano is responsible for the…
Petro promises there will be no nationalization if he wins
In Colombia, less than six weeks before the first round of the presidential election, the left-wing candidate is trying to reassure centrist voters. The favorite in the polls has pledged…
Cocaine runs the longest and deadliest war in the world against drugs in Colombia
A European party user may wake up to a carrot on Monday morning. Colombian coca farmer to the fact that the only industry has been destroyed. NUEVA COLOMBIA / CACHICAMO.…