Tag: Gustavo Petro

Sunday, November 16th 2025 - 07:27 UTC
Sweden to supply Gripen jets to Colombia; Petro orders bombing of narco-terrorist camp

Colombia signed a US$ 4.3 billion deal to buy Swedish Gripen fighter jets at a time when the country, once a staunch ally of the US, is now ruled by a left leaning government locked in tension with President Donald Trump in his Caribbean battle against what he calls narco-terrorist regimes.
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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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:48 UTC
Petro reshuffling diplomatic missions with loyal ambassadors

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday that he would replace all current ambassadors belonging to the so-called “feudal diplomacy,” who do not align with his principles. “I am, by Constitution, the director of Colombia's foreign relations,” he stressed, warning those not sharing his views “will not leave Colombia.”
Saturday, September 27th 2025 - 10:53 UTC
US revoking Petro's visa for pro-Palestine rally

US authorities will be revoking Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after the Latin American leader held a pro-Palestine demonstration in New York the day after his participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 20:48 UTC
Colombia halts arms purchases from US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has halted all future arms purchases from the United States in response to Washington's decertification of his country as a counter-narcotics ally.
Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Colombia: Terrorist attack leaves 6 dead and over 70 wounded

At least six civilians were killed and 71 other people were wounded following an explosion Thursday at the Marco Fidel Suárez Colombian Air Force Base in Cali, caused by an attack with cylinder bombs thrown from a truck, which missed the military facilities and hit a nearby street, damaging homes and vehicles and injuring people, including passengers on a bus.