Colombia’s new defense minister vows to reclaim territory lost to rebel groups
Colombia’s newly appointed defense minister says he will focus on taking back territory lost to rebel groups that have forced ...
Panama’s president dismisses reports of US military evaluating canal options
Two anonymous US officials said the Pentagon had been told to look at options regarding the Panama Canal. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Colombia’s president compares Israeli military to Nazis as local protesters burn Israeli flag outside embassy
(JTA) — In the wake of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Colombian President Gustavo Petro tussled with Jewish leaders on X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, and pro-Palestinian ...
Colombian president calls for referendum on health and labor reforms that have stalled in congress
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will call for a special election in which voters will be able to approve or reject ...
Colombian Lawmakers Reject Petro-Backed Labor Reform
BOGOTA (Reuters) - A Colombian Senate committee rejected on Tuesday a labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro, ...
Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president
Colombian Finance Minister Diego Guevara announced his resignation on Tuesday, amid clashes over budget cuts and just hours ...
Colombian president aims to reduce drug violence and weaken rebels by paying farmers to switch crops
Colombian President Gustavo Petro wants to reduce coca planting in a northeastern region rattled by rebel attacks by paying farmers while they switch to legal crops ...
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Israel-Colombia spat deepens, as Israel stops arms sales and Bogotá threatens to cut ties
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said Hamas is the “invention of Mossad” and compared Israel’s bombing of Gaza to Nazism. (JTA) — Israel paused arms sales to Colombia over what ...
Colombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says
Colombia will decide within months from which NATO country it will purchase fighter jets, new Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez ...
Colombian lawmakers reject Petro-backed labour reform
BOGOTA - A Colombian Senate committee rejected on Tuesday a labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro, marking the ...
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Colombian president calls for referendum on health and labor reforms that have stalled in congress
Colombian President Gustavo Petro watches a military ceremony where his new Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez formally takes command of the military in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, March 11 ...
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Colombian lawmakers reject Petro-backed labor reform
BOGOTA (Reuters) - A Colombian Senate committee rejected on Tuesday a labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro, marking the latest setback to the leftist leader's efforts to pass economic ...