Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday lashed out at his US counterpart, Donald Trump, over recent attacks by that country on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific, and warned him that, as “the legend says, the jaguar will awaken if the golden eagle dares to attack the condor.” RELATED: 7 Key Takeaways from the […]

Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, is hosting one of the most consequential climate conferences in modern history. The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is not just another global summit, it is set to redefine how international climate finance, biodiversity preservation, and social justice intersect. Under Brazil’s presidency, COP30 carries a dual mandate: […]

Countries that emit the most CO2 use their money to manufacture more weapons. Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his “disdainful” absence from the United Nations Climate Summit (COP30), which is being held on Thursday and Friday at Belem, in the Brazilian Amazon. RELATED: Petro accuses Trump of “colonial blackmail” after […]

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reignited a regional controversy by publicly rejecting the existence of the so-called “Cartel de los Soles,” a criminal organization that U.S. authorities have long linked to high-ranking Venezuelan officials. Petro called the cartel a “fictitious excuse” used by far-right actors to justify foreign intervention and destabilize governments that resist U.S. […]

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for an urgent meeting of Latin American foreign ministers and cabinet officials in response to what he described as a threat of aggression and interference by the United States government. RELATED:Venezuela Protests ExxonMobil Oil Operations in Essequibo Waters The appeal follows Washington’s recent announcement authorizing military operations against foreign […]

Political Violence in Colombia and Its Impact on Democracy Political violence in Colombia is a tragically persistent reality, affecting democratic stability and the safety of those who hold public office or exercise social leadership. On June 7, 2025, a new painful chapter was written in this history when Miguel Uribe Turbay, a senator from the […]

Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared Thursday that his government does not recognize Peru’s sovereignty over Santa Rosa Island, a disputed Amazonian territory near the tri-border zone with Brazil. Speaking from Leticia, the Colombian city facing the island, Petro accused Peru of violating the 1934 Rio de Janeiro Protocol, which ended a war between the two […]

The relationship between Colombia and Venezuela has historically oscillated between collaboration and tension, shaped by the political contexts of each country The recent signing of the agreement to establish the Special Economic Zone of Peace (ZEEP) marks a turning point in border management, opening new expectations for development, integration, and reconciliation for border communities. Historical […]

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 […]

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 […]