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Politicsbogota-post1d ago

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.

Moderates lose big in Colombia’s congressional elections
WorldColombia Reports1mo ago

Moderates lose big in Colombia’s congressional elections

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...

WorldColombia Reports1mo ago

Colombia’s paramilitary successors suspend peace talks

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.

EnvironmentColombia Reports2mo ago

Colombia declares emergency in response to widespread floods

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.

US Attack on Iranian Ship Strains Ceasefire
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US Attack on Iranian Ship Strains Ceasefire

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.

Israel and Lebanon Agree to Continue Direct Border Talks
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Continue Direct Border Talks

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.

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

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

Venezuela and Colombia Cancel Presidents' Meeting Citing 'Force Majeure'
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Venezuela and Colombia Cancel Presidents' Meeting Citing 'Force Majeure'

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.