The bilateral ceasefire ended on Tuesday and had been expected to be extended for another six months. On Wednesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro decided not to extend the bilateral ceasefire with the “General Staff of the Blocks” (EMB), one of the main dissident factions of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). RELATED: Peace […]

Colombia’s yellow fever outbreak totals 54 cases and 22 deaths, with a 40.7% fatality rate. The Ministry of Health declares an alert in 388 municipalities and prioritizes vaccination as the virus spreads to non-endemic zones. Related: Colombia is facing its worst yellow fever outbreak in decades, with 54 confirmed cases and 22 deaths since October […]

Gustavo Petro will promote a continental energy network and a regional agency for the production of essential medicines. On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed in Tegucigalpa that countries “act as a bloc” and “open up to the world” to confront the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: CELAC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Kicks […]

On Wednesday, the CELAC summit will take place amid the U.S. trade war against Latin American countries. On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to participate in the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). RELATED: Leaders From 10 Countries […]

The Commerce Ministry is leading a comprehensive strategy to consolidate new destinations for Colombian exports. On Thursday, the Colombian government stated that the 10% tariff on the country’s products announced by U.S. President Donald Trump should be seen as an opportunity to internationalize its exports. RELATED: Eight Internal Armed Conflicts Hit Colombia: ICRC “The recent […]

In 2024, the humanitarian situation in Colombia deteriorated alarmingly, the Red Cross pointed out. At the end of March, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) published “Humanitarian Challenges 2025”, a report showing that 2024 was one of the most violent years in Colombia since the signing of the peace agreement with the Revolutionary […]

Cali declares emergency as torrential rains trigger severe flooding, power outages, and rescues. Authorities warn of more storms fueled by La Niña Related: At Least 11 Dead in Ipatinga, Brazil, Due to Intense Rainfall Cali Wakes Up to Emergency as Torrential Rains Flood the City This Monday, March 31, Cali awoke under relentless torrential rains […]

“What fundamental right is violated if the president speaks on television? The commercial interests of privatized channels are not fundamental rights,” Petro argued. “Those who don’t want to watch can change the channel—no one is forcing them.” Related: Colombian President Dennounces: “Only the Nations that Have the Power of Destruction are Heard” President Warns of […]

Previously, a former paramilitary leader declared that Uribe’s security policy worked because paramilitaries supported it. On Thursday, the trial against former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe entered a new chapter with the testimony of Fabian Rojas, who worked as an advisor to the Legislative Work Unit (UTL) when the far-right politician was a senator. RELATED: Colombians […]

‘When tyranny is imposed, the people must rebel with the greatest possible force,’ the Colombian leader stated. Thousands of Colombians took to the streets of Bogota and other major cities on Tuesday, responding to a call from labor unions to support President Gustavo Petro and reject Congress’s obstruction of health and labor reforms. RELATED: Colombia […]