In this article, we briefly review what the polls are saying and the profiles of the leading candidates vying for the presidency.
The attack took place on April 25 on the Pan-American Highway and comes on the heels of other attacks carried out in the same area. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and other politicians say the attacks may be intended to influence the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for May 31.
The decision comes amid one of the most significant diplomatic and tariff disputes the two countries have ever had.
The Colombian president reported that bombings have taken place from Ecuadorian territory. Ecuadorian authorities deny that any shots were fired toward Colombia. The conflict has developed in a relationship between the two countries that, while generally friendly, has seen its share of critical episodes.
The legislative elections also clearly marked out the electoral map ahead of the presidential elections in May.
Social movements in Colombia marked the anniversary of Camilo Torres Restrepo’s death and disappearance on February 15, which coincided with the return of his remains after an arduous struggle for justice.
What agreements did the presidents of Colombia and the United States make and what consequences could their diplomatic rapprochement have.
The US president stated that if the situation does not change, “Petro is next”. He also threatened to invade Mexico and impose special tariffs on Mexican products if Mexico did not provide more water.
As US warships inch towards Colombia and Venezuela, Petro denounces Trump’s airstrikes in the Caribbean as “extrajudicial executions”
Final document creates permanent space for convergence and announces struggles against issues ranging from gentrification to paramilitarism
Following the announcement from the US Secretary of State, Petro said “now they will try to turn my free and human opinion into a crime.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s speech called for radical and global change regarding the Palestinian genocide, US military action, and the climate crisis. The speech drew admiration from some and contempt from others.
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
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