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Petro's "Mini-Reelection" Claim Fuels Political Crisis in Colombia

Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti's comments about a "mini-reelection" for President Gustavo Petro ignited controversy, linking social reforms to planned protests and a popular consultation, raising concerns about circumventing term limits and intensifying political divisions.

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Bogotá's FILBO 2024: Spain as Guest Country, Focus on 'The Words of the Body'

Bogotá's 37th International Book Fair (FILBO), opening Friday, features Spain as the guest country with authors like Javier Cercas and Rosa Montero, alongside Colombian authors such as Piedad Bonnett and Vicky Dávila; the fair's theme is "The Words of the Body.

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Pope Francis's Crucial Role in Colombia's Peace Process

Pope Francis, though unable to visit his native Argentina since 2013, actively supported Colombia's peace process through consistent encouragement, a 2017 visit promoting reconciliation, and private meetings with President Santos, significantly impacting negotiations and the eventual peace agreement...

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Colombian Cycling Legend Investigated for Murder

Colombian cycling legend Lucho Herrera is under investigation for allegedly ordering the 2002 murders of four neighbors to seize their land, according to testimony from two former paramilitaries who claim Herrera paid them \$8,000 to carry out the killings.

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Petro Demands Release of Colombians from El Salvador Amid US Deportation Halt

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia demanded the release of Colombians imprisoned in El Salvador, prompted by a US Supreme Court order halting Venezuelan deportations and condemning the criminalization of Venezuelan migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.

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Colombia Declares Nationwide Health Emergency Amid Yellow Fever Outbreak

Due to 75 confirmed yellow fever cases and 34 deaths since September 2024 in Colombia, the health ministry declared a nationwide health emergency on Thursday, implementing travel restrictions to affected areas and a national vaccination campaign.

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Colombian Court Halts Investigation into Petro's Campaign Finances

Colombia's Constitutional Court suspended an investigation into President Gustavo Petro's 2022 campaign finances, which alleged approximately \$1.2 million in unreported contributions from labor unions and other entities, prompting accusations of a 'coup attempt' from the president.

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Colombian Cycling Legend Accused of Ordering 2003 Murders

Colombian cycling legend Luis Alberto Lucho Herrera is accused of paying paramilitaries to murder four neighbors in 2003 to seize their land, based on confessions from three ex-paramilitaries who detailed the crime and received a sentence on April 7th, 2024.

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Declining Birth Rate in Colombia Reflects Shifting Societal Norms

Colombia's birth rate has fallen for seven consecutive years, reaching a record low of under 500,000 first-time births in 2024. This reflects increased female autonomy, access to contraceptives, and sex education in schools, challenging traditional norms around motherhood.

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Petro's Labor Consultation Jeopardized by Competing Reform Bill

President Gustavo Petro's proposed popular consultation on Colombian labor rights is jeopardized by a competing mini-labor reform bill introduced by the Liberal Party, garnering support from opposition parties who view it as a more efficient alternative, potentially sinking the consultation in the S...

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Internal Conflict at Colombia's SAE Threatens Asset Management

A political dispute inside Colombia's SAE, involving President Amelia Pérez and former director Daniel Rojas, is fueled by reports of visits from an associate of drug trafficker 'Papá Pitufo', leading to accusations of information leaks, personnel changes, and harassment claims, and jeopardizing the...

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U.S. Tariffs Cast Shadow on Colombian Presidential Race

President Trump's imposition of a 10% tariff on Colombian goods and the threat of additional tariffs on agricultural products, particularly beef and fruit, has prompted a cautious response from Colombian presidential candidates as they navigate the complex economic and political implications of the ...

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