Tag: Gustavo Petro
six heads of state at the discussion table, but not those of rich countries
Reducing subsidies harmful to nature, one of the important challenges of COP16 biodiversity This is one of the objectives that the countries of the world have set for themselves to…
a first week awaiting commitments for biodiversity
In Colombia, COP16 biodiversity is entering its second week in Cali. Representatives from more than 190 countries are taking a first step together, two years after the historic agreement concluded…
“unilateral” ceasefire of a FARC dissidence after negotiations with the government
In Colombia, the FARC dissident group, Segunda Marquetalia, agrees to a ceasefire “ unilateral » and the release of the hostages still held in captivity. Negotiators from President Gustavo Petro…
the ELN guerrilla announces the resumption of kidnappings
The Colombian guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN), engaged in peace negotiations with the government, announced the resumption of kidnappings for ransom. The ELN believes that the executive has…
Colombia expels its Argentine diplomats after insults from Javier Milei
Relations between Argentina and Colombia are once again damaged by inflammatory statements from Javier Milei. In power for less than four months, the Argentine president once again insulted his Colombian…
last public tribute to the artist Fernando Botero
Colombians pay a final tribute to Fernando Botero. The remains of the artist, who died on September 15 in Monaco, arrived Thursday in Bogota, where hundreds of Colombians began to…
Bogota and a Farc dissident agree on a ceasefire
The Colombian government and the main faction of the dissident Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) announced this Saturday, September 2, that they had agreed to resume a bilateral ceasefire.…
Gustavo Petro, the Colombian president wants to renegotiate the free trade agreement with the United States
This agreement is very important for Colombia because the United States is its first customer. But the Colombian president said on Wednesday August 16 that he wanted to renegotiate it.…
President Gustavo Petro announces the arrest of his son, accused of money laundering
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday July 29 the arrest of his eldest son Nicolas Petro, accused of money laundering and illegal enrichment. The prosecution also confirmed the arrest,…
Colombia: pro and anti-government rallies on National Day
A series of demonstrations rock Colombia: on the one hand, opponents of the left-wing government and on the other pro-government activists. It has become a political strategy for both sides,…