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Colombian Constitutional Court Appointment Fuels Political Upheaval

The election of Carlos Camargo Assís to Colombia's Constitutional Court sparked a political crisis, prompting strong reactions from President Gustavo Petro, who criticized the appointment during his visit to Japan.

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Colombian Senate Rejects Petro's Supreme Court Nominee, Leading to Ministerial Resignations

President Gustavo Petro suffered a major defeat in the Colombian Senate on Wednesday, as his preferred candidate for the Constitutional Court was rejected, leading to the resignation of three ministers.

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Colombia's Petro Government Submits Controversial Tax Bill Amidst Political Headwinds

Colombia's left-wing government submitted a \$6.3 billion tax bill on Monday, aiming to balance the 2026 budget, but faces strong opposition in a pre-election year.

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Petro's Distrust Undermines Colombia's Electoral System

President Gustavo Petro's repeated public declarations of distrust in Colombia's electoral system, specifically the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil, threaten the legitimacy of future elections and heighten political polarization, exacerbated by a new, problematic polling law.

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Quintero Disrupts Colombian Business Conference, Heightening Political Tensions

Presidential hopeful Daniel Quintero disrupted a Colombian business conference on Thursday, interrupting a speaker to demand a halt to coal exports to Israel, prompting criticism from President Petro and other political figures.

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Colombian Flag Incident in Peruvian Territory Sparks Tensions

Former Medellín mayor Daniel Quintero planted a Colombian flag on Peruvian soil in Santa Rosa de Loreto, escalating tensions between Colombia and Peru, which involve unauthorized overflights and border incursions, prompting strong condemnation and heightened security measures.

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Five Women Vie for Colombia's Progressive Presidential Nomination

Five women are competing in a primary election to be the progressive Pacto Histórico's presidential candidate in Colombia, vying for the nomination ahead of a broader coalition's March primary.

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Colombia: Proposed Budget Cut to Human Rights Defender Office Amidst Rising Violence

Colombia's 2026 budget proposal includes a 3% reduction in funding for the Office of the Ombudsman, raising concerns amidst escalating armed conflict, forced displacement, and reduced US humanitarian aid.

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Colombia's Left-Wing Coalition: A Race Against Time for Unity Ahead of Elections

Ahead of Colombia's legislative and presidential elections, President Gustavo Petro is pushing for unity within the left-wing coalition, "Pacto Histórico," aiming to consolidate support and secure legislative power, despite internal divisions and legal hurdles.

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Colombia's Failed 'Total Peace' Initiative Leads to Worst Security Crisis in a Decade

Colombia, once a model for peace after a 2016 agreement with FARC, now faces its worst security crisis in a decade, with recent attacks causing almost 20 deaths and highlighting the failure of the 'Total Peace' initiative, which neglected essential state-building and community trust.

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Assassination of Colombian Presidential Hopeful Uribe Turbay Highlights Political Violence

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old right-wing Colombian presidential hopeful, died on Monday from gunshot wounds inflicted by a 15-year-old assassin on June 7th during a speech in the capital. This follows an attempted assassination of a conservative congressman, highlighting a concerning pattern of...

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Assassination of Colombian Presidential Candidate Sparks Political Outrage and Security Concerns

Colombian presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was assassinated on [date not specified], reigniting debates about political violence and prompting a response from President Gustavo Petro, who increased security measures for all candidates. The event further exposed deep political divisions...

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