Petro to Sue Noboa for Slander
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his intention to sue Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa for slander. This follows comments made by Noboa that Petro deemed defamatory.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his intention to sue Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa for slander. This follows comments made by Noboa that Petro deemed defamatory.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his admiration for the quality of facilities in Sant Martí, possibly in connection with Gabriel García Márquez, known as 'Gabo'.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro defended Spain's position on the "war in Iran" as "avant-garde in Europe." He also advocated for a "common government" between Chavismo and the opposition in Venezuela for "one or two years to generate mutual trust."

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has outlined several measures aimed at curbing the economic effects stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict and recent central bank interest rate increases.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that the logistics firm responsible for the country's upcoming presidential elections is negotiating fraud with far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a statement he made on social media platform X.

President Gustavo Petro stated that Colombia will withdraw from investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals.
Ahead of elections, an alleged 'dirty war made in USA' is targeting Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his presidential candidate Iván Cepeda, as Cepeda consolidates his lead against rival Paloma Valencia.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has designated Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' as federal prosecutors in New York investigate his alleged connections to drug traffickers, based on informant information.

Kolumbijski predsjednik Gustavo Petro nalazi se pod istragom najmanje dva američka savezna tužilaštva.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported the discovery of 27 charred bodies near the border with Ecuador, leading to a conflict with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who accused Petro of falsehoods, against a backdrop of ongoing gang activities in the region.

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Monday that evidence suggests Ecuador’s armed forces are carrying out cross-border air strikes.

Lors d’un sommet avec les dirigeants de droite d’Amérique latine samedi, le président américain a annoncé le lancement d’une coalition de 17 pays qui, selon lui, «éradiquera les cartels criminels qui…

In Colombia's congressional elections, preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block has come out on top in the senate with the right wing Democratic Center party, founded by…

Moderate and centrist parties lost significantly against the radical left and the far-right in Colombia’s congressional elections on Sunday. The outcome will likely perpetuate tensions between Colombia’s executive and legislative branches after President Gustavo Petro, an outspoken leftist, leaves office in August. Petro’s most likely successor, the leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, would face a radicalized […] The post Moderates lose big in Colombia’s congressional elections appeared first on Col...
Paramilitary successor organization EGC suspended peace talks with Colombia’s government after President Gustavo Petro allegedly promised his US counterpart Donald Trump to arrest their commander. In a post on social media platform X, the organization said that its delegation “will provisionally suspend talks with the government in order to conduct consultations and clarify the accuracy […] The post Colombia’s paramilitary successors suspend peace talks appeared first on Colombia News.
President Gustavo Petro declared an emergency in large parts of Colombia in response to rains that flooded vast areas and threaten to overflood dams. The emergency was declared in all provinces on the Caribbean coast and the Choco province, which has both a Pacific and a Caribbean coast. According to disaster management agency UNGRD, heavy […] The post Colombia declares emergency in response to widespread floods appeared first on Colombia News.

A US attack on an Iranian warship, which reportedly resulted in casualties and was described by a surviving sailor as an attempt to kill the crew, has led to the collapse of a ceasefire and Iran's refusal to engage in further talks. The incident has significantly heightened distrust between the two nations.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni paid tribute to Gabriel García Márquez, with Petro gifting Collboni an iconic photo of the Nobel laureate and visiting a library named after him.

Following initial discussions, Israel and Lebanon agreed to continue direct negotiations, a development the US described as a "historic milestone." Both nations committed to further talks aimed at resolving their disputed maritime and land borders.

Ecuador has recalled its ambassador from Colombia following comments made about Jorge Glas, marking the latest sign of escalating diplomatic tension between the right-wing government of Daniel Noboa and the left-wing government of Gustavo Petro.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that he survived an assassination attempt, though details surrounding the alleged incident remain scarce.
Reports suggest a 'dirty war' allegedly 'made in USA' is being waged against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his presidential candidate Iván Cepeda, two months before elections, as Cepeda consolidates his lead.

Media reports indicate that US prosecutors are investigating potential links between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and drug traffickers, a development that has strained bilateral relations.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is reportedly under scrutiny in US criminal investigations for alleged links to drug traffickers, a claim the left-wing leader continues to deny. A new source confirms the ongoing investigations.

US federal prosecutors have opened preliminary investigations into Colombia's President Gustavo Petro for alleged drug trafficking, as reported by the New York Times.

Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country's border.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing an area near the border, stating he is awaiting investigation results before taking further action.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a controversial push to rewrite the nation’s constitution. Petro's Historical Pact party won almost a quarter of all seats in the Senate Sunday, more than any other party. But its staunchest opponents also made gains, with the Democratic Center party — the conservative party led by forme

The outgoing president Gustavo Petro's left-wing coalition appears to be the largest bloc in Colombia's parliamentary elections.
Colombians are voting in parliamentary elections, seen as a crucial test less than three months before the presidential elections where the leftist coalition of President Gustavo Petro hopes to retain power.
Colombia's left-wing party, led by Gustavo Petro, is actively seeking the youth vote, recalling how youth protests in 2021 were instrumental in his path to the presidency.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a warning that Latin America could face a 'rebellion' if the United States does not reconsider its current policies towards the region.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to travel to Caracas next week.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has walked back his decision to impose 100% tariffs on goods imported from Ecuador. This reversal aims to ease trade tensions between the two South American nations.

A leaked recording suggests that the US government and Ecuadorean authorities are conspiring to fabricate drug trafficking charges against Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he leaves office.

US officials have informed Colombian President Gustavo Petro that he does not currently face criminal charges, despite the Justice Department examining him for possible ties to drug traffickers. The assurance comes amidst ongoing probes into his activities.
Following a deadly crash, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has raised concerns and questioned the military's continued use of secondhand planes.

The Associated Press reported that the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has designated Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro as a “priority target,” citing access to records that would prove the claim.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is reportedly facing scrutiny as part of a US drug-trafficking investigation, according to Bloomberg.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the war in Gaza was an “experiment” designed to intimidate the Global South.
Gustavo Petro asegura que hay ”27 cuerpos calcinados” y que la explicación de Quito sobre los ataques “no es creíble”

A planned bilateral meeting between Colombia and Venezuela was abruptly called off, with both nations citing 'force majeure'. This cancellation followed a phone conversation between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump, and also affected the Venezuelan leader's first foreign trip.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized his country's exclusion from a new military alliance against cartels, founded by former US President Donald Trump, despite Colombia being the world's leading cocaine producer.

With over 97% of votes counted, President Gustavo Petro's Historical Pact party has confirmed significant gains in the Colombian Congress, leading the Senate vote with over four million votes.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a petition sheet supporting a left-leaning citizens' committee's push to call for a National Constituent Assembly, a move made during a Cabinet meeting.
Colombia's State Council provisionally suspended President Gustavo Petro's minimum wage hike, while the defense minister ordered increased protection for Petro due to mounting plot fears.