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Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:23:16 +0000
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s new president
Former opposition leader Gustavo Petro was formally sworn in as president of Colombia in the capital Bogota on Sunday. The ceremony was filled with symbolism stressing the historic nature of… The post Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s ...

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:16:13 +0000
The men and women who will govern Colombia in the coming years
President Gustavo Petro has picked some of Colombia’s most senior politicians and social activists to govern the country in the coming four years. Finance: José Antonio Ocampo Finance Minister José… The post The men and women who will g...

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:50:02 +0000
Colombia to seek decriminalization of drugs despite US objections
Colombia’s incoming government wants to decriminalize illicit drugs despite the government of the United States, which insists on a disastrous prohibition policy. The effort to end the prohibition of illicit… The post Colombia to seek decrimi...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:05:44 +0000
Colombia’s failing state | Part 6: indigenous under siege
Colombia’s State fails to provide any kind of security in the southwestern Cauca province where ethnic minorities have been under siege by illegal armed groups, drug traffickers and the military… The post Colombia’s failing state | Part...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:45:12 +0000
How serious is Colombia’s president-elect about fighting corruption?
The opposition to Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro accuses the government coalition of trying to corruptly secure the election of an allied comptroller general. The accusations followed attempts by lawmakers loyal… The post How se...



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