Tag: Colombia

Saturday, November 5th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
“Total Peace” bill signed into law in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Friday signed into law the “total peace” bill which allows authorities to undertake ceasefire negotiations with remnants of FARC and ELN groups still active in the country, just one day after the initiative was passed by both Houses of Congress.
Friday, November 4th 2022 - 10:22 UTC
Venezuela announces return to Andean Community of Nations

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Thursday announced his administration's plan to rejoin the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), a subject he had discussed earlier this week with his Colombian colleague Gustavo Petro.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Petro and Maduro sign joint declaration, pledge to work together

The Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela Tuesday signed a joint declaration in Caracas after their meeting marking the beginning of a new stage in bilateral ties.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Expectation mounts over Petro-Maduro meeting in Caracas

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan colleague Nicolás Maduro are to meet Tuesday in Caracas to discuss the evolution of bilateral ties after diplomatic relations between the two countries were restored following Petro's inauguration.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Colombian president desists from taxing extractive industries

The government of president Gustavo Petro is back stepping from one of his electoral campaign pledges, taxing extractive industries to have Colombia rapidly transit a green, environment friendly economy.
Thursday, October 6th 2022 - 22:06 UTC
Ecuadorian military finds more than 750 antipersonnel mines in border with Colombia

More than 750 handmade antipersonnel mines were found in the Amazonian province of Sucumbios, bordering Colombia. The finding in charge of the Ecuadorian military was reported Thursday by the Joint Command of the Armed Forces.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Colombians rally against Petro's policies

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets Monday to protest against the reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla leader who came into power less than two months ago.
Tuesday, September 6th 2022 - 18:26 UTC
Monkeypox cases soar in Colombia

Colombian health authorities Monday confirmed 938 people had been diagnosed with monkeypox nationwide, with the bulk of the cases being in Bogotá.
Saturday, September 3rd 2022 - 10:34 UTC
Bomb trap kills 7 in Colombia

Seven police officers were killed Friday after an explosive device went off Friday afternoon near the Colombian municipality of Neiva in the department of Huila.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:36 UTC
Colombian forces not to strike rebel targets where minors are at risk

Colombian Defense Minister Iván Velásquez announced Thursday that all military actions against rebel groups will be halted if the presence of children at the target locations is confirmed or suspected.