Tag: Colombia

Thursday, July 14th 2022 - 22:17 UTC
Gaviria's Colombian Liberals to side with Petro

A group of Colombian Liberal lawmakers has issued a statement announcing they will be joining forces with President-elect Gustavo Petro once he takes office on Aug. 7, after the former guerrilla fighter and incumbent leftwing Senator met with former President and current Liberal Party (PL) Chairman César Gaviria in Italy earlier this week.
Tuesday, July 12th 2022 - 07:54 UTC
US dollar soars in Colombia as Petro's inauguration looms over

The Colombian peso Monday suffered a historic devaluation amid uncertainty less than a month ahead of President-elect Gustavo Petro's inauguration.
Monday, July 11th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Chilean court ruling grants right to non-binary ID

A ruling by Chile's Judiciary where a Law School team represented the plaintiffs has recognized -based on the examples of Colombia, Argentina, and Canada- the right of non-binary gender people of legal age to change their birth certificate and mark it with an “X” instead of “feminine” or “masculine,” it was reported in Santiago.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
President-elect Petro, a former guerrilla fighter, wants lasting peace in Colombia

Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro has in mind a series of revolutionary changes to achieve total peace in a country torn by guerrilla wars for over six decades, including the resumption of talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN), it was reported Tuesday.
Monday, July 4th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Duque will not welcome Maduro in Colombia for Petro's inauguration

Colombia's outgoing President Iván Duque said he will not allow Venezuelan leader Nicolán Maduro to attend the inauguration of his successor Gustavo Pedro on August 7 in Bogotá.
Saturday, July 2nd 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Colombia, Uruguay sign extradition deal

Colombia and Uruguay Friday signed an agreement on extradition and cooperation in judicial matters during a meeting in Cartagena.
Friday, July 1st 2022 - 22:45 UTC
Lacalle arrives in Colombia to meet Duque but not Petro

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou landed late Thursday local time at Bogotá's Eldorado international airport, where he was welcomed by Deputy Foreign Minister Francisco Echeverri.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 20:03 UTC
Petro advised to end compulsory military service in Colombia

Colombia's Truth Commission has requested President-elect Gustavo Petro to bring compulsory military service to an end once he takes office Aug. 7, together with a broad transformation of the Armed Forces, with a focus on the respect for human rights and international law.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Petro and Uribe hold unprecedented meeting to discuss Colombia's future

Colombian political foes former President Álvaro Uribe and President-elect Gustavo Petro met Wednesday for a round of dialogue that was unthinkable not so long ago. Following Petro's invitation, the two rivals got together to build bridges during their first face-to-face encounter in Bogota.
Tuesday, June 28th 2022 - 21:11 UTC
At least 49 killed in Colombian prison fire

At least 49 inmates died have died Tuesday during a riot at the Colombian prison in Tuluá, while 30 others and some keepers were also injured, it was reported.