Jorge Enrique Botero Lince, Colombian journalist, correspondent for The Daydied early yesterday morning in Bogotá at the age of 68, after a brief illness that kept him hospitalized for the last three months. Owner of an agile and close prose, a reporter through and through, Jorge Enrique was a much loved journalist, awarded and recognized … Read more
Gustavo Petro’s presidential campaign is facing an investigation by the National Electoral Council (CNE), where charges have been brought against him for alleged irregularities in financing. The evidence presented by magistrates Álvaro Hernán Prada and Benjamín Ortiz has been described as conclusive; one of which would be the ultimate proof that would confirm that Petro’s … Read more
Madrid. The Colombia Humana party, the political party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, held its second assembly in Bogotá on Sunday and agreed to join a new political project in the form of a party with the name of the coalition that brought Petro to the presidency, Pacto Histórico. The new party will bring together … Read more
BogotaColombian President Gustavo Petro was at risk of a possible assassination attempt on July 20, the day he participated in a public event, Defense Minister Iván Velásquez revealed on Thursday, without providing evidence. The official declined to give further details about the alleged threat when questioned by journalists. “There was information about that… about an … Read more
Bogotá. President Gustavo Petro was to be the victim of a powerful attack on July 20, Defense Minister Iván Velásquez announced today. Velásquez told the media that “since the breakdown of dialogue with the dissidents of the extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) there has been a constant strategy that seeks to protect the … Read more
The Uribe party Democratic Centerthe main opposition in Colombiaconsidered that the first half of the president’s government Gustavo Petrowhich is celebrated this Wednesday, has meant a “step backwards for Colombians.” «These have been two years in which the Government has also systematically attacked institutions, freedoms, democracy and the opposition, creating issues such as a constituent … Read more
Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, the three Latin American powers governed by the left that have launched a mediation effort in the post-electoral crisis in Venezuela, have insisted this Thursday in a joint statement that they consider it “fundamental” that the National Electoral Council (CNE), controlled by Chavismo, present the results of the presidential elections of … Read more
Bogotá. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been summoned by the Supreme Court docket to testify as a part of an investigation into two congressmen allegedly concerned in a corruption scandal on the state-run Nationwide Unit for Danger and Catastrophe Administration, the excessive court docket mentioned Wednesday. The scandal reveals irregularities within the buy of 40 … Read more
Bogotá. Colombian President Gustavo Petro introduced Friday that he’ll declare July 15 a civic day within the nation, at some point after Colombia and Argentina play the Copa America last. The measure, which often suspends work actions for state entities, will apply whether or not the Colombian group wins or loses the ultimate. “Let this … Read more
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on the Davos convention on January 16, 2024. The Colombian president, Gustavo Petroinsisted this Wednesday on his proposal to succeed in a “nationwide settlement” Venezuela to offer “most ensures” for the opposition to take part within the elections on July 28 and for the end result to be revered. «In my … Read more