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September 9, 2026
Colombia/World

Colombia Reopens the Door to Civilian Gun Carrying

Colombia’s President, Abelardo de la Espriella, has lifted the general suspension on firearm carrying permits, ending a measure that had remained in place since 2015 and reigniting a contentious national debate over

Colombia/Diplomacy/Geopolitics

The Israelization of International Relations: A View from a Small Country

A few days ago, when I landed at Budapest Airport on my way to an international conference devoted to serious questions of international politics, the first thing I saw was a huge civilian aircraft bearing a name unfamiliar to me:

September 5, 2026

Colombia Holds Back International Rescue Teams After Devastating Earthquake

Colombia/World

Colombia has yet to activate international rescue assistance offered by several countries following Monday’s devastating earthquake, with the newly installed government of President Abelardo

US plans $1 billion security package for Colombia’s new president

Colombia/World

The United States plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia’s new government, signalling a major strengthening of ties with President Abelardo

Electoral Shock and Suspicion in Colombia as First-Round Count Is Challenged

June 1, 2026
Colombia/Geopolitics/World

A wave of political uncertainty has gripped Colombia after President Gustavo Petro publicly rejected the preliminary results of the first round of the presidential election released on Sunday night. The quick count,

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Colombia Faces Record Social Progress and Deepening Fiscal Strain at Election Turning Point

May 28, 2026
Colombia/Geopolitics/World

Colombia is entering a critical political transition with an economy defined by a sharp duality: significant social improvements on one side and growing macroeconomic vulnerabilities on the other. As President Gustavo Petro

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Petro Claims Ecuador Has Overtaken Colombia as World’s Biggest Cocaine Export Hub

May 13, 2026
Colombia/Geopolitics/World

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador on Tuesday of becoming the world’s largest cocaine exporter, alleging that massive shipments of narcotics produced in both Colombia and Peru are now flowing through Ecuadorian

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Latin America Diplomatic Storm Erupts After Colonial-Era Genocide Remark Targets Spain

May 11, 2026
Colombia/Human Rights/World

A major diplomatic controversy has erupted after Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a highly provocative statement comparing Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking outrage and political friction

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Petro’s Constitutional Reform Push Faces Growing Political Resistance in Colombia

May 6, 2026
Colombia/World

Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s proposal to convene a National Constituent Assembly in 2026 is facing mounting resistance, as political opposition, institutional constraints, and shifting alliances slow momentum behind one of his most

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Petro Accuses Ecuador of Arming Colombian Armed Groups After Deadly Cauca Attack

May 4, 2026
Colombia/World

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated on Sunday that arms, ammunition, and explosives used by illegal armed groups in the department of Cauca are entering the country from Ecuador. He directly associated the

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Diplomatic Clash Erupts as Colombia’s Petro Moves to Sue Ecuador’s Noboa

April 20, 2026
Colombia/Ecuador/World

A sharp diplomatic dispute has emerged between Colombia and Ecuador after Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced plans to file a criminal lawsuit against Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa over alleged defamation. The announcement,

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Colombia Enacts Landmark Agrarian Justice Law to Transform Rural Land Conflicts

April 1, 2026
Colombia/Geopolitics/World

Colombia has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its rural landscape as President Gustavo Petro signed the agrarian jurisdiction statutory law, a measure designed to guarantee access to justice for peasant and

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Massive Cocaine Seizure in Colombia Deals $170 Million Blow to Global Drug Trade

April 1, 2026
Colombia/World

Colombian authorities have dealt a significant удар to international drug trafficking by seizing four tons of cocaine valued at more than $170 million in the northwestern Urabá region. The operation, which intercepted

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Catatumbo: Colombia’s Open-Air Warzone

March 30, 2026
Colombia/World

The road to Tibú, the capital of Colombia’s Catatumbo region, is more than a journey—it is a trial. After nearly five hours of jolting along a road riddled with potholes, the bus

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