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Colombia's 2026 Budget Approved After Political Compromise
Colombia's Congress approved a revised 2026 national budget of $546.9 trillion pesos, $10 trillion less than initially proposed, after an agreement between the government and opposition parties that averted a potential executive decree.
Colombia's 2026 Budget Approved After Political Compromise
Colombia's Congress approved a revised 2026 national budget of $546.9 trillion pesos, $10 trillion less than initially proposed, after an agreement between the government and opposition parties that averted a potential executive decree.
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16% Bias Score
Colombia's De-Certification in Anti-Drug Fight: Petro Defies US, Claims Sovereignty
Colombia, despite its historical role as a key US ally in the anti-narcotics fight, has been de-certified by the US, prompting President Gustavo Petro to declare Colombia's military independence from US weaponry and reject forced crop substitution policies.
Colombia's De-Certification in Anti-Drug Fight: Petro Defies US, Claims Sovereignty
Colombia, despite its historical role as a key US ally in the anti-narcotics fight, has been de-certified by the US, prompting President Gustavo Petro to declare Colombia's military independence from US weaponry and reject forced crop substitution policies.
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48% Bias Score
Petro Condemns Venezuelan Regime's Detention of Opposition Figure
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the Venezuelan regime for the continued detention of Enrique MĂĄrquez, an opposition figure who rejected NicolĂĄs Maduro's claimed 2026 election victory, while rejecting a US military intervention.
Petro Condemns Venezuelan Regime's Detention of Opposition Figure
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the Venezuelan regime for the continued detention of Enrique MĂĄrquez, an opposition figure who rejected NicolĂĄs Maduro's claimed 2026 election victory, while rejecting a US military intervention.
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32% Bias Score
Colombia Increases Border Military Presence Amidst Venezuela Tensions
Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered increased troop deployment to the Catatumbo region, bordering Venezuela, already housing 25,000 soldiers, to combat drug cartels, following Venezuela's similar action of deploying 15,000 soldiers, despite controversy surr...
Colombia Increases Border Military Presence Amidst Venezuela Tensions
Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered increased troop deployment to the Catatumbo region, bordering Venezuela, already housing 25,000 soldiers, to combat drug cartels, following Venezuela's similar action of deploying 15,000 soldiers, despite controversy surr...
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44% Bias Score
5,000 March in MedellĂn in Support of Uribe, Opposing Petro Government
On a Colombian national holiday, over 5,000 people marched through MedellĂn in support of former President Ălvaro Uribe, who is under house arrest, displaying strong opposition to President Gustavo Petro's leftist government and expressing concerns about the perceived politicization of Uribe's legal...
5,000 March in MedellĂn in Support of Uribe, Opposing Petro Government
On a Colombian national holiday, over 5,000 people marched through MedellĂn in support of former President Ălvaro Uribe, who is under house arrest, displaying strong opposition to President Gustavo Petro's leftist government and expressing concerns about the perceived politicization of Uribe's legal...
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64% Bias Score
Colombia's Congress Elects New Leaders, Signaling Potential Shift in Political Dynamics
The Colombian Senate and House of Representatives elected Lidio GarcĂa (Liberal) and JuliĂĄn David LĂłpez (Partido de la U) as their new presidents, respectively; both received government support despite differing past stances on President Petro's agenda, potentially fostering smoother relations betwe...
Colombia's Congress Elects New Leaders, Signaling Potential Shift in Political Dynamics
The Colombian Senate and House of Representatives elected Lidio GarcĂa (Liberal) and JuliĂĄn David LĂłpez (Partido de la U) as their new presidents, respectively; both received government support despite differing past stances on President Petro's agenda, potentially fostering smoother relations betwe...
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48% Bias Score
Colombian Prosecutor's Office Accused of Political Bias in Petro Son's Case
A political clash between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and right-wing presidential hopeful Vicky DĂĄvila has exposed alleged political bias within the Colombian Prosecutor's Office handling the case against President Petro's son, NicolĂĄs.
Colombian Prosecutor's Office Accused of Political Bias in Petro Son's Case
A political clash between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and right-wing presidential hopeful Vicky DĂĄvila has exposed alleged political bias within the Colombian Prosecutor's Office handling the case against President Petro's son, NicolĂĄs.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Decertifies Colombia on Drug Control Despite Continued Funding
The Trump administration decertified Colombia for failing to meet anti-narcotic obligations, yet will maintain funding, creating tension with the Colombian government.
Trump Administration Decertifies Colombia on Drug Control Despite Continued Funding
The Trump administration decertified Colombia for failing to meet anti-narcotic obligations, yet will maintain funding, creating tension with the Colombian government.
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44% Bias Score
Latin American Leaders and the Allure of Re-election
Brazilian President Lula's recent statement about seeking a fourth term in 2026 highlights a trend in Latin America where leaders, driven by personal ambition and a lack of strong political parties, prioritize their own continued rule over institutional stability.
Latin American Leaders and the Allure of Re-election
Brazilian President Lula's recent statement about seeking a fourth term in 2026 highlights a trend in Latin America where leaders, driven by personal ambition and a lack of strong political parties, prioritize their own continued rule over institutional stability.
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52% Bias Score
Released Uribe Launches Anti-Petro Campaign
Following a court ruling, former Colombian President Ălvaro Uribe VĂ©lez was released from house arrest and immediately began campaigning against President Gustavo Petro, criticizing his governance and advocating for a new electoral coalition ahead of upcoming elections.
Released Uribe Launches Anti-Petro Campaign
Following a court ruling, former Colombian President Ălvaro Uribe VĂ©lez was released from house arrest and immediately began campaigning against President Gustavo Petro, criticizing his governance and advocating for a new electoral coalition ahead of upcoming elections.
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Official Criticizes Chief of Staff for Promoting Illegal Reelection
Carlos Carrillo, head of Colombia's disaster risk management, publicly criticized presidential chief of staff Alfredo Saade for promoting the president's reelection, which is illegal in Colombia, highlighting a conflict between officials and raising concerns about democratic principles.
Colombian Official Criticizes Chief of Staff for Promoting Illegal Reelection
Carlos Carrillo, head of Colombia's disaster risk management, publicly criticized presidential chief of staff Alfredo Saade for promoting the president's reelection, which is illegal in Colombia, highlighting a conflict between officials and raising concerns about democratic principles.
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44% Bias Score
Petro's Final Legislative Battle in Colombian Congress
President Gustavo Petro initiates his final legislative battle in Colombia's Congress this Sunday, aiming to pass his controversial health reform, an energy tariff reduction bill, and a peace total law. These key campaign promises face significant challenges due to dwindling political capital and op...
Petro's Final Legislative Battle in Colombian Congress
President Gustavo Petro initiates his final legislative battle in Colombia's Congress this Sunday, aiming to pass his controversial health reform, an energy tariff reduction bill, and a peace total law. These key campaign promises face significant challenges due to dwindling political capital and op...
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40% Bias Score
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