Tag: Gustavo Petro

• Wednesday, December 24th 2025 - 10:40 UTC

  Colombia: Petro declares 30-Day “economic emergency”

  

  In a move to bypass Congress on his proposed tax hikes, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a 30-day “economic emergency” on Tuesday. The measure, enacted via Decree 1390 of 2025, grants the head of State extraordinary powers for 30 days to circumvent Parliament and impose new taxes on the country’s wealthiest citizens.

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• Thursday, December 11th 2025 - 10:14 UTC

  Petro suggests Maduro moves on to “transitional government”

  

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intensified diplomatic pressure on his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, calling for a “general amnesty” and the formation of a “transitional government with the inclusion of all” to resolve Venezuela’s protracted political crisis.

• Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:27 UTC

  Colombian President says CIA wants to oust him

  

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday accused the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of plotting to destabilize his government.

• 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.

• 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.”