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.

The right-wing presidential candidate was shot at a campaign event in June

The measure taken by Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa provoked the outrage of his Colombian counterpart, who described the measure as “unfriendly”.

The former president is implicated in over 270 legal cases which involve charges of illegal wiretapping, organized crime, selective assassinations, and forced disappearances, among others.

The fight for life, territory, and social justice requires allies, reiterate national and international social organizations.

Both governments decided to summon their chargés d’affaires for consultation as a sign of bilateral disagreement over a possible coup d’état.