COLOMBIA

Democracy in Colombia is in danger, claims Foreign Ministry

Published on: October 9, 2024
16:45

Bogota, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that the National Electoral Council (CNE)'s decision to file charges against President Gustavo Petro is a blow against democracy and violates the immunity of the head of State.

ALBA-TCP reiterates denunciation of coup attempt in Colombia

Published on: October 9, 2024
14:22

Caracas, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Trade Treaty of the Peoples (ALBA-TCP) today reiterated its rejection of the coup attempt against Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

Colombian government issued decree regulating use of police force

Published on: October 8, 2024
12:22

Bogota, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government issued a decree that for the first time regulates the use of force by the police in order to strengthen the protection of human rights, it was announced today.

Colombian President proposes opening dialogue with judicial branch

Published on: October 8, 2024
08:14

Bogotá, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed opening a dialogue with the judicial branch to undertake the changes that the country urgently needs.

Colombian foreign minister deplores Israeli crimes against Palestine

Published on: October 7, 2024
14:41

Bogota, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Foreign Minister, Luis Gilberto Murillo, described on Monday as unacceptable that 20,000 Gazan minors have been killed as a result of Israel's war escalation on Palestine.

Paintings of Gandhi and Colombian war victims in Indian museum

Published on: October 7, 2024
11:21

New Delhi, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) A work of art on Mahatma Gandhi, created by relatives of survivors of the conflict in Colombia, is now part of the collection of one of the largest museums dedicated to the Father of the Nation of India.

Colombia to join China’s Belt and Road initiative

Published on: October 3, 2024
07:32

Bogotá, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Colombia will join China's Belt and Road initiative to strengthen the political and commercial ties that already unite both nations, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jorge Rojas.

Operation to repatriate Colombians from Lebanon is underway

Published on: October 2, 2024
15:45

Bogota, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) An operation to return 117 Colombians who requested to be repatriated from Lebanon is underway on Wednesday, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister demands Colombia stop interfering

Published on: October 2, 2024
07:31

Caracas, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil demanded that his Colombian counterpart Luis Gilberto Murillo stop what he called "rude interference" and seeking headlines that only the paramilitary and fascist right enjoys.

Colombians and Cubans pay tribute to Fidel Castro

Published on: September 30, 2024
08:39

Bogota, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) A wreath in honor of Commander Fidel Castro will be laid at the Francisco Jose de Caldas District University in this capital on Monday, as a tribute to the life of the leader of the Cuban Revolution.

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