Tag: Petro administration
Petro’s Constitutional Reform Proposal Struggles to Gain Traction
Congressional opposition, legal barriers, and shifting alliances undermine his push for the Constituent Assembly. In May 2026, the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced a proposal to convene a National Constituent Assembly. This announcement followed the blocking of several of his social reforms, including changes to the health and pension systems, by Congress. RELATED:Colombian President […]
May 5, 2026
Father of Slain Colombian Candidate Enters Presidential Race Amid Rising Violence
Miguel Uribe Londoño, father of assassinated candidate Miguel Uribe, has joined Colombia’s presidential race, presenting himself as a voice for victims amid escalating violence.
August 27, 2025
Colombia Reaffirms Claims as Peru President Tours Disputed Santa Rosa Island
Boluarte’s visit to Santa Rosa Island heightens tensions, as Colombia reiterates its historical and legal claim to the territory.
August 16, 2025
ZEEP Colombia-Venezuela Border: Advantages, Key Objectives, and Regional Future
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 […]
July 22, 2025
Colombia’s New Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio Takes Office Amid Ongoing Ministry Investigation
Rosa Villavicencio assumes Colombia’s Foreign Ministry leadership, tasked with advancing peace, regional integration, and social justice, while an investigation unfolds over passport printing irregularities linked to the ministry. Related: BRICS Bank Governors Ratify the Accession of Colombia and Uzbekistan On July 9, 2025, Rosa Villavicencio officially took office as Colombia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs […]