Was Israeli Pegasus spyware sold to Colombia without the knowledge of the president?
President Gustavo Petro has said that the purchase of the software, without the knowledge of President Ivan Duque and with US money, could qualify as treason
Petro condemns “institutional rupture” and attacks on Colombian democracy by the right-wing
The delay in the election of the Attorney General at the center of the ongoing tensions with the right, was highlighted by the United Nations Human Rights office and IACHR
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 rejoins UNASUR
The government of Colombian President Gustavo Petro decided to rejoin the regional integration organization UNASUR hours after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized on the importance of revitalizing the group
Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela meet at the border, sign new trade agreement
The new trade agreement further strengthens the bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries
Colombian guerrilla group ELN declares temporary unilateral ceasefire
The ceasefire is set to last from December 24 until January 2, 2023 “to create an atmosphere of peace” over Christmas and New Year. The announcement comes just days after the conclusion of the first round of peace talks between the ELN and the Colombian government
Colombian government and ELN reach first agreement in peace process
The agreement allows the safe return of the Embera Indigenous people to their lands in the Murindó municipality in the Antioquia department of Colombia
Colombia announces release of protesters imprisoned during 2021 national strike
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that the protesters would be declared “guardians of peace. ”According to human rights organization INDEPAZ, 2,005 people were arbitrarily arrested during the 2021 national strike
Colombian government and ELN restart peace talks in Venezuela
The talks have been resumed after a four year pause in the process during the government of former president Iván Duque
Peace talks between Colombian government and ELN to begin on Monday
Four years after the peace talks were suspended, the Colombian government and the guerilla group ELN are set to begin in Caracas on Monday, November 21. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be the guarantor for the talks
Colombian government talks peace with FARC dissidents
In the past one and a half months in office, the government of progressive President Gustavo Petro has taken major steps towards achieving peace in Colombia
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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