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.
Colombia’s opposition and right-wing media intensifies destabilization campaign against Gustavo Petro government
Following a scandal involving the former chief of staff Laura Sarabia and former ambassador to Venezuela Armando Benedetti, Colombia’s right-wing forces have increased attacks against the Petro government. Trade unions and progressive sectors are rallying to the defense of the government
Colombia and Venezuela resume flights after over two years of suspension
The reactivation of flights between the two countries marks an important step in the resumption of relations and will have immediate impacts on the citizens of both countries
Colombia and Venezuela announce reopening of border
In a new step towards restoring bilateral relations, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have announced the reopening of the land border between the nations, closed since 2015
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