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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.

Colombian president asks for aid to finalize Peace Agreement

Published on: July 10, 2024
10:13

Bogotá, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) President Gustavo Petro asked the international community to help Colombia finalize the agreement signed between the Government and the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP).

Colombia president signs decree regulating farmers’ territories

Published on: June 26, 2024
13:30

Bogota, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday signed a decree that regulates the so-called Territorios Campesinos Agroalimentarios (Farmers' Agri-food Territories -TECAM), which represents a step forward for the consolidation of the Agrarian Reform in the country.

Colombian Government to support poor population in Cartagena

Published on: May 8, 2024
10:03

Bogotá, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Government will hold the "Government with Popular Neighborhoods" conference in Cartagena, in the north of the country, under the leadership of President Gustavo Petro, with the purpose of disclosing measures that will benefit the poor population.

Colombia president says that he will break relations with Israel

Published on: May 1, 2024
14:34

Bogota, May 1 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday that relations with Israel will be broken on Thursday, in response to the genocide being committed in the Gaza Strip against Palestinian people.

Pope Francis meets with Colombian President

Published on: January 19, 2024
12:55

Vatican City, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis met on Friday in audience with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, with whom he discussed the sociopolitical situation in Colombia and the role of the Catholic Church in the peace process, among other issues.

Death toll in landslide in western Colombia rises to 35

Published on: January 15, 2024
12:56

Bogota, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The death toll after a landslide that occurred last Friday on a road in the Colombian department of Chocó (west) rose to 35, the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences reported on Monday.

Colombian President cancels participation in Davos Forum

Published on: January 15, 2024
12:43

Bogota, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which is being held from January 25-20, the Communications Office of the Presidency reported on Monday.

Colombia to present new drug policy to EU

Published on: September 29, 2023
09:45

Bogotá, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The Gustavo Petro government will present its new drug policy at the 2nd Colombia-European Union Dialogue in Brussels.

UN: Colombian President describes US blockade against Cuba as unfair

Published on: September 19, 2023
11:59

United Nations, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday in his speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly that Cuba is an unjustly blocked country.

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