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Colombian Mining Sector Alarmed by Potential Ban on Coal Exports to Israel
A proposal by Colombia’s National Government to prohibit coal exports to Israel has sparked concern within the country’s mining industry. The Colombian Mining Association has voiced its apprehension, arguing that …
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The Colombian Attorney General’s Office will investigate alleged illegal interceptions of judges.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court is at the center of a developing situation after several magistrates reported experiencing illegal interceptions of their communications. The Attorney General’s Office has responded by launching a …
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President Petro Accuses Colombian Farmers of Being Paramilitaries for Blocking Roads in Tierralta, Cordoba, Colombia.
In a recent development, Colombian President, Gustavo Petro’s remarks about alleged paramilitary activities in Tierralta, Cordoba, have ignited a wave of criticism and discord. During a public address in Ayapel …
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‘Iván Mordisco’ says FARC dissidents supported President Petro during his campaign.
‘Iván Mordisco,’ leader of FARC dissidents, has accused President Gustavo Petro of betrayal, alleging that their group supported him during his presidential campaign. This comes amidst escalating tensions following the …
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Controversy Erupts Over Naming of School in San Vicente del Caguán After FARC Leader ‘Gentil Duarte’
The naming of a school after a deceased FARC leader, ‘Gentil Duarte’, has stirred controversy in San Vicente del Caguán, Caquetá, as a video invitation from the municipal government surfaced, …
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Colombian President Proposes National Constituent Assembly Amid Social Reform Gridlock
In a decisive bid to overcome a legislative impasse, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has put forward the idea of convening a National Constituent Assembly should his administration’s social reform agenda …
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Colombian Government Ends Ceasefire with FARC Dissidents After Deadly Attack
Bogotá, Colombia – In a swift response to a deadly attack, the Colombian government announced the suspension of a ceasefire agreement with a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces …
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ELN Leader’s Call to Mobilize Raises Concerns in Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (February 16, 2024): A video of a prominent member of the National Liberation Army (ELN) expressing agreement with President Petro’s calls for social mobilization has sparked controversy in …
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Tension in Bogotá as Protesters Attempt to Enter the Palace of Justice Following Protests.
In the wake of Thursday’s demonstrations urging the swift election of the Attorney, what initially appeared as a civic call for attention has taken a darker turn toward hostility. Undoubtedly, …
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro Sparks Controversy in Twitter Clash with Fake Account Allegedly Linked to Prosecutor
In a recent Twitter dispute, Colombian President Gustavo Petro found himself at the center of controversy after engaging with a fake account purportedly belonging to the nation’s Attorney General, Francisco …
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Hollman Morris Faces Further Harassment Allegations: Procuraduría’s Investigation at RTVC
In the aftermath of recent protests demanding Hollman Morris’s resignation over allegations of workplace harassment at RTVC, the Office of the Attorney General has disclosed its findings from a preventive …
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Medellín, January 20, 2024 – Senator Piedad Córdoba, aged 68, passed away on Saturday under circumstances veiled in mystery. Believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack in her apartment, …
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Colombian President, Gustavo Petro Addresses Setback in Bid for 2027 Pan American Games Hosting
In a recent development, President Gustavo Petro addressed the unexpected loss of the hosting rights for the 2027 Pan American Games, which were initially slated to take place in Barranquilla. …
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Gustavo Petro’s Government Faces Criticism as Pan American Games Pulled from Barranquilla Due to Payment Delays
In a significant setback, the Pan American Games slated for 2027 will no longer be hosted in Barranquilla. The government of Gustavo Petro failed to meet the payment deadlines stipulated …
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Former Sports Minister Maria Isabel Urrutia Set for Trial in ‘Express Contracting’ Controversy
Bogotá, Colombia: Former Sports Minister Maria Isabel Urrutia is set to stand trial for her alleged involvement in the “express contracting” controversy, the General Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. The accusation …
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro Grapples with Twin Scandals in His Inaugural Year
Bogotá, Colombia: Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s first year in office has been anything but smooth sailing. Two major scandals, one swirling around his own son and another involving his top …