Colombia
How private interests are undermining health reform in Colombia

As the Colombian government pushes to build a public healthcare model, private companies are blocking reforms and restricting access to treatments

Colombian movements condemn assassination attempt against peasant leader

Movements have called on the national government to advance on dismantling paramilitary structures in the country in the wake of the assassination attempt

Edgar Mojica: “We believe it’s time for Gustavo Petro’s government to restore workers’ rights by decree.”

After mass mobilizations in Colombia, Edgar Mojica discusses the need for government action, and the possibility of implementing reforms via decree.

Social organizations in Catatumbo denounce stigmatization by the Petro Government

Social organizations in Catatumbo denounce President Petro’s claims of their subordination to armed groups and demand a retraction.

Crisis in the Colombian cabinet: Armando Benedetti’s appointment causes internal division

Several executive Secretaries resigned after the appointment, while Petro defended Benedetti as the new Chief of Office of the Presidency.

Petro’s stand for dignity: Deported migrants return to Colombia without handcuffs

After the diplomatic impasse between Washington and Bogotá, the Colombian government announced the Colombian deportees received humanitarian treatment on the flights.

Colombia and the United States resolve their diplomatic impasse, but tension remains

The diplomatic impasse between Colombia and the United States seems to have been resolved after a tense exchange between Bogotá and Washington. Brazil has also declared its discontent over the treatment of migrants.

Gustavo Petro responds to Trump: “Overthrow me…the Americas and humanity will respond”

Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia after Petro refused to let a US military plane full of deported Colombians land in the South American nation, citing inhumane treatment.

Colombia’s fragile peace ruptures in Catatumbo

Social movements and community organizations demand peace as violence breaks out in the northeastern region of Colombia.

Former Colombian president calls for a military invasion of Venezuela

Álvaro Uribe, former Colombian president, calls for military invasion of Venezuela. President Maduro challenges him to lead the war himself.

Why is Petro asking Biden to pardon Colombian political prisoner Simón Trinidad?

Trinidad has been held for more than 20 years in a maximum security prison in Colorado. Those who defend the peace process insist that his release is a key part of total peace in the country.

What is the peasantry discussing today at the global level?

As Colombia is carrying out a historic agrarian reform, COP16 is spotlighting key issues for peasants worldwide