Tag: Colombia

Tuesday, November 11th 2025 - 08:43 UTC
Colombian prosecutors file new charges against President's son

Six new criminal charges were filed on Monday against Nicolás Petro Burgos, the eldest son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, stemming from an alleged corruption scheme during his tenure as a deputy in the Atlántico Departmental Assembly.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Low Attendance and Diplomatic Tensions at EU-Celac Summit

The fourth summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) kicked off on Sunday in the Colombian city of Santa Marta, amid significant diplomatic friction and a noticeable lack of high-level engagement from both blocs.
Wednesday, November 5th 2025 - 10:51 UTC
US attacks boat near Colombia, killing two

The US Department of War confirmed a new military strike on Tuesday against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, near Colombia, resulting in the deaths of two individuals classified as suspected drug traffickers.
Saturday, October 25th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
US sanctions Petro over alleged drug links

The US government has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family members, and a top minister, alleging failure to curb illicit drug trafficking and ties to criminal organizations.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:43 UTC
Colombia: Uribe acquitted by Bogotá court citing procedural glitches

The Superior Court of Bogotá acquitted former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) on Tuesday, revoking his 12-year house arrest for bribery and procedural fraud.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Former Presidents Abdo and Uribe review Latin American issues

Like-minded former Presidents Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay (2013-2018) and Álvaro Uribe of Colombia (2002-2010) met Monday at the latter's home in the department of Antioquia to exchange views on the situation in their respective countries and in Latin America.
Monday, October 20th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Trump confirms new tariffs for Colombia

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the US was preparing to announce significant tariffs on Colombia, following the Republican leader's decision to suspend financial aid to the South American country due to its alleged inaction in the fight against drug trafficking
Thursday, October 2nd 2025 - 08:57 UTC
Colombian gov't hands over parts of Pablo Escobar's estate to victims of violence

The Colombian Government of President Gustavo Petro has begun the process of transferring parts of the infamous Hacienda Nápoles —once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar— to women who were victims of the country's armed conflict.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 20:29 UTC
Petro ends FTA with Israel and reshapes the one with the US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday the end of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Israel, as well as the reshaping of the existing one with the United States, following Washington's decision to expel him and revoke his visa for staging a pro-Palestine demonstration in the streets of New York during the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 09:22 UTC
Bordering Colombian and Venezuelan districts to deepen ties

Governors of bordering Venezuelan and Colombian districts held a “historic and significant meeting” on the banks of the Orinoco River to sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reactivating binational exchange.