Petro underscored the difficult conditions faced by the Venezuelan population due to these unilateral measures, asserting that “Venezuela is blocked.” Related: COP16: Yvan Gil and David Choquehuanca Advocate for Biodiversity Preservation The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, expressed his rejection of the economic blockade imposed by the United States on Venezuela during the inauguration of […]

His proposal to decarbonize the Colombian economy, however, has met with resistance from farmers and miners. On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro assured that his administration will not sign new oil exploration and extraction contracts because it “brings death.” RELATED: President Petro Dennounce Former Vice President and Former General Prosecutor “In about 10 to 15 […]

‘We are one step closer to building a fair labor system focused on protecting workers’ rights,’ President Petro stated. On Thursday, the Colombian House of Representatives approved the labor reform bill presented by President Gustavo Petro and sent it to the Senate, where the proposal must be approved in two debates. RELATED: Colombian President Grants […]

This decision aims to establish collaborative ties between Indigenous communities and state authorities. On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed Decree 1275, a regulation that grants Indigenous communities sanctioning powers in environmental matters, equivalent to those held by Regional Autonomous Corporations (CARs). RELATED: Major Cocaine Seizure in Colombia: Over a Ton Confiscated from ELN Guerrilla […]

‘As someone who has been a victim of all kinds of political persecution, I express my solidarity with Petro,’ he stated. On Thursday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva defended Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is being investigated for alleged irregularities in his presidential campaign expenses. RELATED: President Petro Dennounce Former Vice President and Former General […]

Far-right forces have been pushing for the destabilization of Colombia by delegitimizing President Gustavo Petro During an interview on teleSUR on Wednesday, journalist Luis Alfonso Mena denounced that the Colombian elites are orchestrating a coup d’état against President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Mexican President Sheinbaum Expresses Solidarity With Petro for Unfair Investigation “The process that the […]

Gustavo Petro denounced that the investigation into electoral expenses seeks to pave the way to a soft coup d’état. On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her solidarity with Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding the injustice of the National Electoral Council (CNE) opening an investigation and filing charges against his 2022 presidential campaign for alleged […]

Gustavo Petro has reiterated the need for rich countries to financially support the protection of the Amazon forests. On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro met in New York with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with whom he discussed debt swaps for climate action. RELATED: Arrested Dissident FARC Chief in Colombia for Ordering Demobilized People Assassination “With […]

The reform of the elderly protection system unleashed the conspiratorial pretensions of traditional right-wing elites. On Thursday, the Central Workers’ Union (CUT) called on Colombians to take to the streets to reaffirm their support for President Gustavo Petro in response to a possible coup attempt by far-right forces. RELATED: Ecuadorian Police Seizes 160 Kg of […]

While authorities have increased land distribution to conflict victims, the land courts remain overwhelmed. On Wednesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a massive mobilization of farmers on July 20th to push for agrarian reform that would allow for better land distribution in the country. RELATED: Colombian Vice President France Marquez’s Motorcade Attacked “We seek […]