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Colombia Captures 200+ Gulf Clan Members Amidst Rising Violence

Colombian authorities captured over 200 members of the Gulf Clan drug cartel following the cartel's killing of 21 security officers; President Petro's "total peace" strategy has failed to curb violence, leading to the cartel's expansion into various illegal activities.

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Colombia's Political Polarization Hinders Reconciliation

Colombia's political campaign is marked by President Petro's aggressive rhetoric, hindering the reconciliation process despite decades of efforts to disarm combatants; the opposition's unproductive approach exacerbates the situation, mirroring historical patterns of conflict and hindering progress o...

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Petro Challenges Senate, Demands Approval of Labor Reform Consultation

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rallied thousands in Plaza de Bolívar on May Day, demanding Senate approval for a popular consultation on his failed labor reform, wielding Simón Bolívar's sword as a symbol of popular power, and directly attacking senators who opposed the reform, threatening reperc...

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Petro's Labor Referendum: A Test of Political Strength in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro submitted a labor law referendum proposal to Congress, including questions on workday limits and holiday pay, needing over 13 million votes to pass and potentially strengthening his political position regardless of congressional approval.

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Colombian Journalist Withdraws Case After 25-Year Fight for Justice

Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya withdrew her 25-year legal battle for justice after being kidnapped, tortured, and raped in 1998, citing prosecutorial inaction and the escape of her convicted attacker; this highlights systemic failures in Colombia's justice system.

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Colombia's Emerald Boom: Environmental Costs in Muzo

In Muzo, Colombia, emerald mining generates \$150 million annually but causes severe river pollution from industrial and informal practices, impacting the environment and community health due to inadequate regulation and oversight.

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Colombia's Clan del Golfo Launches 'Plan Pistola,' Killing 23 Security Personnel

The Clan del Golfo drug cartel in Colombia launched a violent campaign, assassinating 19 police officers and 4 soldiers in two weeks, prompting the government to respond with military operations, arrests, and rewards, while critics question President Petro's 'Total Peace' policy's effectiveness.

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Petro's Sword Display Raises Concerns about Authoritarianism in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro displayed Simón Bolívar's sword during a mobilization event, claiming it symbolized the fight for his reforms' approval in the Senate, sparking concerns about his leadership style and potential disregard for democratic norms. The event followed official celebrations...

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Petro's Labor Reform Popular Consultation Submitted to Colombian Senate

President Gustavo Petro submitted a popular consultation to the Colombian Senate on May 1st, including 12 questions on labor reform, which will be put to a national vote by September 1st if approved by the Senate, potentially leading to new laws impacting working hours, overtime pay, and social secu...

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Plan Pistola": 27 Colombian Security Forces Killed Amidst Rising Violence

At least 27 Colombian police and military personnel have been killed in the past two weeks in a campaign called "Plan Pistola," allegedly orchestrated by the Clan del Golfo and FARC dissidents, prompting increased military operations and a US\$50,000 reward for information leading to arrests.

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Colombian Workers to Protest Labor Conditions, Support Popular Consultation on May 1st

Colombian workers will protest on May 1st, 2025, for better labor conditions and to support a government-backed popular consultation on labor rights following the rejection of a labor reform bill by Congress; President Gustavo Petro will participate in the demonstrations, which are expected to draw ...

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Colombia's Cabinet Feud Escalates: Minister Accuses Colleague of Crimes

Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia of Colombia publicly accused Interior Minister Armando Benedetti of violence against women, illicit enrichment, and other crimes related to the 2022 presidential campaign, escalating an ongoing feud within President Gustavo Petro's administration, which has caused seve...

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