President Gustavo Petro exposes a U.S.-supported far-right coup attempt against his progressive government and calls for a popular consultation on labor and social reforms as essential steps toward peace and justice in Colombia. Related: President Maduro Denounces U.S. Plan to Overthrow Gustavo Petro’s Government and Strengthens Defense of Zulia Petro Unveils U.S.-Backed Far-Right Coup Attempt […]

President Nicolás Maduro exposes a U.S.-backed conspiracy led by Senator Marco Rubio to destabilize Colombia’s progressive government under Gustavo Petro, while reinforcing civic-military unity in Venezuela’s Zulia state to counter regional threats. Related: Nicolás Maduro denounces Trump’s immigration decree and defends Venezuelan migrants amid Aragua governor’s swearing-in President Maduro Exposes U.S. Plot Against Colombia’s Progressive […]

Colombian President Gustavo Petro signs a decree calling for a popular consultation on labor reform, advancing direct citizen participation amid legislative resistance. The decree is now under review by the Constitutional Court. Related: Colombian Social and Grassroots Organizations Call for National Mobilization to Support Popular Consultation and Peace with Social Justice In a decisive move […]

A judge has ordered the Colombian Congress to repeat the Senate vote on the Popular Consultation after fraud was confirmed. President Gustavo Petro welcomes the decision and calls for respect for the popular will. Related: Venezuela Proposes Binational Peace and Economic Development Zone with Colombia to Combat Drug Trafficking Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced with […]

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses far-right groups and criminal networks of plotting to assassinate him and promises to expose those responsible.

The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model […]

On May 14, the Senate rejected the labor reform referendum by a vote of 49 against and 47 in favor. On Wednesday, the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT) and other Colombian social movements began a 48-hour national strike in support of a popular referendum on labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Cartagena de […]

The Battle for Labor Reform in Colombia The labor reform proposed by President Gustavo Petro’s government represents one of the significant attempts in recent years to transform Colombia’s labor landscape, aiming to strengthen workers’ rights, reduce precarious employment, and promote social justice. However, the reform has faced fierce opposition from conservative sectors in Congress, leading […]

The Colombian Senate narrowly rejected President Gustavo Petro’s proposed labor reform referendum, a key initiative to improve workers’ rights. The decision sparked accusations of procedural fraud and intensified calls for popular mobilization from leftist leaders and social movements. Related: Petro and Xi Discuss Colombia’s Accession to the New Silks Roads On May 14, 2025, Colombia’s […]

World leaders honor José “Pepe” Mujica, Uruguay’s humble ex-president, as his death unites Latin America in grief. Maduro, Sheinbaum, and Petro praise his revolutionary legacy. Related: Former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica Dies at 89 The death of former Uruguayan president José “Pepe” Mujica has stirred grief and reverence across the continent, with political leaders honoring […]