Colombia
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.

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.

Latin American governments pay a price for challenging Israel’s genocidal war

Latin American nations have been at the forefront of opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and this has come with a heavy price.

South America on fire

More than 300,000 fires have been reported so far in 2024 across South America. The blazes have displaced hundreds and killed several. The causes of this tragedy must be sought in deep geopolitical injustices.

Police violence, security breaches, and brawls mark the US-hosted Copa America

The continent’s most important national team football tournament was overshadowed by serious incidents on and off the field. Many point the finger at the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the host country, the United States.

Increased violence in Ecuador could lead to a wave of refugees in the region

International Relations professor Fernando Brancoli says neighboring countries are already preparing to receive Ecuadorians

“Food sovereignty guarantees a future”: International conference of La Via Campesina begins in Colombia

More than 180 movements from across the world are taking part in the conference which has emphasized the situations in Colombia and Palestine

Colombia joins Algeria in filing legal complaint against Israel in International Criminal Court

Several countries have taken steps to formally denounce the Israeli genocide of Gaza, some steps more assertive than others

El sistema de salud en Colombia podría ver por fin cambios que pongan a las personas por delante del lucro

Un intenso debate rodea la propuesta de reforma a la salud presentada por el gobierno de Gustavo Petro y Francia Márquez, mientras el negocio de los seguros privados de salud y los conservadores intentan bloquearla.

Israel razes Palestinian Bedouin village Al Araqib for 198th time and other stories

Today we look at the demolition of the Palestinian Al Araqib village in Negev, the killing of an Indigenous teen, Jai Wright, in Australia, and more

UK Court drops case against activists protesting Israeli arms factory and other stories

Today we look at the dismissal of charges against Palestine Action activists, protests against a mega steel plant by villagers in Odisha, India, and more

In Latin America, 2021 saw major electoral victories against the right

Analysts evaluate that the upcoming elections in Colombia and Brazil will be decisive for regional integration