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Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:08:50 +0000
Colombia’s prosecution arrests 2nd suspect in Uribe assassination plot
Colombia’s prosecution said Thursday that it arrested and indicted second suspect over the attempted assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe of the far-right Democratic Center party. The suspect, Carlos Eduardo Mora, was accused of the preparatio...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:33:11 +0000
Petro calls referendum on labor reform despite opposition by Colombia’s Senate
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro further escalated tensions with the opposition by signing a decree calling a referendum on his labor reform proposals without Senate approval. The decree that calls for elections on August 7, the first day of ...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:09:59 +0000
Colombia’s opposition disavows Petro as electoral guarantor, seeks meeting with military
Colombia’s opposition parties have refused to take part in the commission that seeks to guarantee free and fair elections after disavowing President Gustavo Petro as electoral guarantor. Instead of participating in the National Commission for t...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:08:15 +0000
Class solidarity in Colombia
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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:47:45 +0000
At least three killed in wave of bomb attacks in southwest Colombia
At least three people were killed in at least 13 bomb attacks carried out in southwest Colombia, according to local media. In Cali, the capital of the Valle del Cauca province, at least three explosives were detonated near police stations. One of the...

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Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:53:28 +0000
How Singapore Turned Necessity into Sustainability and Global Influence
Singapore has engineered a vision for green living. From desalinated water, smart housing, eco transportion, and integrated planning, this island nation blends innovation, multicultural harmony, and climate resilience to shape a future-ready city.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:46:35 +0000
Petro Delivers Defiant Speech from Cali in Defense of His August 7 Referendum
Colombian President Gustavo Petro defended a binding referendum to bypass Congress and push labor reforms, sparking controversy over democratic norms. Critics accuse him of undermining institutions and consolidating an autocratic government by execut...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:28:27 +0000
Bombings in Colombia’s southwest kill Eight, leave 75 injured
Tuesday's attacks across southwest Colombia by FARC dissidents in have killed eight persons and injured 75. Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces mounting pressure amid rising violence and a constitutional crisis over his proposed referendum reject...

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:18:25 +0000
With Miguel Uribe in Critical Condition, FARC Dissidents Attack Southwest Colombia
FARC dissidents have launched coordinated attacks across southwest Colombia, killing at least four and injuring dozens in Cauca, Valle del Cauca, and Cali. Explosions targeted police stations and infrastructure, while a sniper killed an officer. The ...

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:39:04 +0000
“Miguel Uribe was completely alone,” says lawyer Víctor Mosquera, after security omissions
Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe remains in critical condition after being shot in Bogotá. Authorities say a 15-year-old suspect used a U.S.-sourced Glock pistol. The Attorney General’s Office has launched a major investigat...

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