Colombia to Restart Peace Talks With ELN Rebels

Colombia to Restart Peace Talks With ELN Rebels

The government of Colombia announced that it will restart peace talks with the armed rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) that was suspended in 2018.
Anthony Blinken in Colombia: U.S. Backs Gustavo Petro's 'Holistic' Approach to Fighting Drugs

Antony Blinken in Colombia: U.S. Backs Gustavo Petro's 'Holistic' Approach to Fighting Drugs

By Rick Martin
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited Colombia for the first time, expressed support to President Gustavo Petro's new, "holistic" approach in solving the country's drug problem.
Colombia and U.S. Discuss Improving Drug Interception at Sea, More Intel Sharing on Drug Trafficking

Colombia and U.S. Discuss Improving Drug Interception at Sea, More Intel Sharing on Drug Trafficking

By BERT HOOVER
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed enhancing drug interception at sea and more intelligence sharing on drug trafficking.
Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

By Mary Webber
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Colombia as a "promising partner of Russia in Latin America," adding that his country is interested in maintaining friendly relations with Colombians.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Says His Country Agrees to Be 'Guarantor' of Colombia Peace Negotiations With ELN Rebels

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Says His Country Agrees to Be 'Guarantor' of Colombia Peace Negotiations With ELN Rebels

By Rick Martin
Colombia will be conducting peace talks with the ELN rebel group, and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said his government will act as a "guarantor" between the two sides.
Colombia: 7 Police Officers Killed in Ambush After President Gustavo Petro Called for Peace

Colombia: 7 Police Officers Killed in Ambush After President Gustavo Petro Called for Peace

By Rick Martin
Even though a former leftist rebel is now sitting as the duly-elected president of Colombia, the country still has rebellions going all around. Now, the country has suffered its deadliest ambush since former rebel Gustavo Petro came into office.
Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

By Rick Martin
The new leftist government of Colombia is planning an overhaul of the policy concerning illegal drugs but said this will not include legalizing cocaine.
Colombia's New First Lady Veronica Alcocer: Get to Know President Gustavo Petro's Wife

Colombia's New First Lady Veronica Alcocer: Get to Know President Gustavo Petro's Wife

By Mary Webber
Colombia President Gustavo Petro and his wife, Veronica Alcocer, had been together for almost 20 years. Get to know the new first lady of the Andean country.
Colombia: Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a ‘Failure'

Colombia: Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a 'Failure'

By Mary Webber
Colombia's new president Gustavo Petro has issued calls for a new strategy when addressing the drug trafficking issue in the country, adding that the war on drugs was a failure.
Colombia's President-Elect, Gustavo Petro, Vows to Protect Amazon Rainforest

Colombia's President-Elect Gustavo Petro Vows to Protect Amazon Rainforest

By Joshua Summers
Colombia's President-elect Gustavo Petro vows to safeguard the Amazon Rainforest in the light of its destruction.
Colombia Elects First Black Vice President After Voting For First Leftist President

Colombia Elections: Colombians Elect First Black Vice President After Voting For First Leftist President

By Rick Martin
For the first time, Colombians elected a black woman as vice president. Francia Marquez is Gustavo Petro's running mate in the Colombia elections.
Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel is now Colombia's First Leftist President

Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel Is Now Colombia's First Leftist President

By Rick Martin
Former rebel Gustavo Petro has triumphed over millionaire real estate mogul Rodolfo Hernández during Colombia elections, taking 50.47% of the votes, according to the South American country's election authorities.
Colombia Presidential Election: Former Rebel Gustavo Petro Expected to Be the First Left-Wing President, According to Polls

Colombia Presidential Election 2022: Former Rebel Gustavo Petro Expected to Be the First Left-Wing President, According to Polls

By Mary Webber
As Colombia presidential election 2022 nears, polls are suggesting that former rebel Gustavo Petro is seen to be the favorite to win in May after he secured the nomination of the left-wing Historic Pact Coalition.

Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro Removed

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The left-wing mayor of Colombia's capital has been removed from office, guilty of mismanagement.
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