Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó ejected from Colombia Guaidó lands in Miami after failed bid to attend summit hosted by leftwing president, with return to Venezuela looking unlikely The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2023
Venezuela's Guaido arrives in Miami after surprise Colombia visit Former Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido arrived in Miami on Tuesday, following a surprise visit to Colombia the previous day, where he said he would take part in an international summit. Reuters · Apr 25, 2023
Venezuelan opposition figure Guaido expelled from Colombia, slams ‘persecution’ Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó said he was expelled from Colombia hours after he crossed the border from Venezuela to try to meet with some participants at an international conference Tuesday to discuss his country’s political crisis. France 24 · Apr 25, 2023
Guaidó travels to Colombia ahead of Venezuela-focused summit Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he has crossed the border into Colombia on foot to seek a meeting with international delegations gathering there for a conference focused on his country’s political crisis The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
As Petro visits, White House threatens new pressure on Maduro without democratic progress President Joe Biden is open to increasing pressure on Venezuela if Nicolás Maduro fails to take concrete steps toward democratic elections, the Biden administration said on Thursday, as Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro visited the White House. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 20, 2023
Biden thanks Colombia for hosting Venezuelan refugees, eyes deeper partnership U.S. President Joe Biden praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday for his country's treatment of refugees from Venezuela and for his commitment to democracy and human rights. Reuters · Apr 20, 2023
Colombian President Petro meets Biden in Washington, DC The two leaders discussed issues such as climate change, migration and drug trafficking in a White House meeting. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023
Biden, Colombia's Petro to meet amid deep policy differences President Joe Biden is set to host Colombian President Gustavo Petro for talks at the White House later Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
Biden to discuss Venezuela sanctions with Colombia's Petro in White House talks -official President Joe Biden will discuss Venezuela in wide-ranging talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday, including U.S. willingness to further ease sanctions on the OPEC nation only in return for concrete steps toward free elections there, a senior administration official said. Reuters · Apr 19, 2023
Biden to host Colombia leader Petro for White House talks President Joe Biden is hosting Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks next week The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
Biden to host Colombian President Petro on April 20 -White House U.S. President Joe Biden will host a bilateral meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement on Friday. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Ex-Colombia rebel urges armed groups to support government A former Colombian rebel leader who now heads a political party has addressed the U.N. Security Council for the first time The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Exclusive-Colombian armed groups and gangs have 17,600 members, intelligence reports find More than 17,600 people are members of the four major armed groups and 23 gangs with which the Colombian government hopes to reach peace or surrender deals, two security agency reports seen by Reuters show. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Colombia president removes police chief who cited exorcisms Colombian President Gustavo Petro has removed the national police director who had talked about using exorcisms to catch fugitives The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
WEKU · Apr 4, 2023 Venezuela starts to see some perks of renewed ties with Colombia Cross-border trade between Colombia and Venezuela has slowly opened up after the countries reengaged following years of bad relations.
France 24 · Mar 29, 2023 Colombian militants kill 9 soldiers, complicating peace efforts Assailants carried out the attack on a military unit that was securing a pipeline. The violence undermines the efforts of Gustavo Petro to bring peace to the country.
Reuters · Mar 29, 2023 Nine Colombian soldiers killed in ELN attack, throwing peace talks into question Nine Colombian soldiers were killed in an attack by guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN) near the country's border with Venezuela on Wednesday, throwing peace negotiations between the rebel group and the government into question.
Reuters · Mar 27, 2023 Colombia risks losing US support in fight against drugs-attorney general Colombia risks losing U.S. support in its fight against drug trafficking because of rising coca output and a bill that could allow criminal gangs to surrender and be possibly pardoned, the Andean country's attorney general told Reuters in an interview.
Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2023 Intelligence sharing with Venezuela leaves Colombia vulnerable to spying, ex president says Former Colombian President Ivan Duque warned on Friday that his successor’s decision to share intelligence information with Venezuela leaves his country vulnerable to espionage from Nicolas Maduro’s socialist regime, and could damage the longstanding cooperation between U.S. and Colombian agencies.
Reuters · Mar 22, 2023 Colombia's government to send pension reform proposal to Congress Colombia's government is set to send a pension reform bill to Congress on Wednesday that would widen coverage and strengthen the state pensions administrator, although analysts fear it could pose a risk to capital markets and public finances.
Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023 Terrifying moment helicopter spins out of control mid-air and crashes killing four President Gustavo Petro confirmed the names of the four service people killed in the crash after footage appeared on social media showing the helicopter falling out of the sky in Colombia
Reuters · Mar 19, 2023 Colombian president suspends ceasefire with criminal group Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday said he had suspended a ceasefire with the Clan del Golfo, the country's largest criminal organization, because it had attacked police.
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023 Colombian mine explodes killing 11 people as rescuers try to free 10 trapped workers A buildup of methane gas has caused a series of mines in Sutatausa, a municipality in Colombia, to explode killing at least 11 workers, injuring nine and leaving 10 others trapped underground
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023 Colombian coal mine blast kills 11, search on for survivors A powerful explosion in a coal mine in central Colombia that affected four other mines linked by tunnels has killed at least 11 people and left 10 others missing
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023 Colombian oil field kidnapping ends as dozens of hostages freed Dozens of police and oil workers taken hostage after protesters stormed a field operated by China’s Sinochem Group have been released, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said.