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Colombia's Gustavo Petro seeks ways to ease tensions with U.S.
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Farmers walk through a banana plantation in Naranjal, in the department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, on October 8. Clinging to the conviction that “change is possible and there is a better future,” more than 100 families in the village of...
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro Casually Threatens To ‘Get Rid Of Trump’
Colombian President Gustavo Petro casually suggested on Monday that it is time to “get rid” of President Donald Trump. In response to Petro accusing the U.S. of “murder” over the Sept. 15 attack of a suspected drug boat, Trump threatened on Sunday...
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Colombian Inspector General Launches Inquiry Into “Cédula de Extranjería” Card Contract
The Procuraduría General de la Nación, Colombia’s top public oversight and disciplinary body, has initiated a preliminary inquiry into potential irregularities surrounding a direct contract for the production of foreign identification cards, known...
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Colombia’s Petro Will Leave a Mixed Legacy, Overshadowed by Trump
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses a rally as his supporters display a Palestinian flag, in Ibague, Colombia, Oct. 3, 2025 (AP photo by Fernando Vergara). Medellin, COLOMBIA—During his address to the United Nations General Assembly last...
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Tensions Escalate Between Colombia and United States as Trump Labels Petro a "Drug Leader" and Imposes Sanctions
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Bogota, Colombia – October 25, 2025 – Colombian President Gustavo Petro fiercely rebuked US President Donald Trump's accusation of him being an "illegal drug leader" during a massive rally in Bogota's historic Bolivar Square on Friday. Addressing...
Colombian Politicians React to Trump’s Tariff Threat and Aid Suspension
U.S President Donald Trump triggered a political firestorm in Colombia after announcing on his social media platform – Truth Social – the immediate suspension of all financial aid and imposition of punitive tariffs on Colombian exports. The...
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Bogotá, Colombia, Uses Data and Smart Urban Design to Cut Air Pollution
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Nestled in the Andes, Bogotá’s mountainous landscape traps air pollutants, sometimes cloaking the Colombian capital in a dusty smog. The consequences have been severe. The city’s poor air quality resulted in an estimated 2,300 excess deaths in...
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Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump threatens tariffs, calls Petro ‘illegal drug leader’
Colombia said on Monday it has recalled its ambassador from Washington after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on the South American nation and stop all payments to it, intensifying a feud stemming from US military strikes on...
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Colombian Farmers Trade Coca for Dignity, Coffee, and a Future That Lasts
In the green hills of Naranjal, a small farming community in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca, the sound of chainsaws cutting down coca bushes has been replaced by the rustle of citrus leaves and the hiss of roasting coffee. Here, more than a hundred...
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Colombia recalls US ambassador after Trump's tariff threat
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Colombia said on Monday it has recalled its ambassador from Washington after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on the South American nation and stop all payments to it, intensifying a feud stemming from US military strikes on...
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The ‘Disappearance’ of Colombia’s VP Francia Marquez: From Idealism to the Solitude of Politics
Many in Colombia are wondering where Vice President Francia Marquez is, as she has been virtually absent for several months. Credit: Historical Pact. Many in Colombia are wondering where Vice President Francia Marquez is, as she has been virtually...
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Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump's tariff threat, drug remarks
BOGOTA: Colombia said on Monday (Oct 20) it has recalled its ambassador from Washington after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on the South American nation and stop all payments to it, intensifying a feud stemming from US...
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ICE Keeps Detaining Pregnant Immigrants — But We Don’t Know How Many
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. This story was originally published by The 19th. Cary López Alvarado, of Hawthorne,...
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San Rafael, Colombia: A Natural Paradise of Rivers and Pools
San Rafael is a tourist town in Colombia located in the department of Antioquia. Its main attraction is its natural pools. Credit: Ivan Erre Jota, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr Located in the eastern part of Colombia’s Antioquia department, the town of...
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Colombian president responds to Trump's 'drug leader' accusations
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has publicly responded to what he described as baseless accusations from US President Donald Trump, who recently labeled him a "drug leader" and "illegal drug dealer." In a statement issued on Sunday, Petro drew a...
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Colombia Pulls Envoy After Trump Tariff Threat, Drug Leader Remark
Home South America Colombia Pulls Envoy After Trump Tariff Threat, Drug Leader Remark Trump said US financial aid to Colombia would be cut off and details about the new tariffs would be unveiled on Monday, but it was not clear what funding Trump...
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Colombia Pulls Ambassador After Trump Torches the Columbian President
Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the United States following rising tensions after a U.S. military strike on a Colombian drug trafficking vessel on October 17, and President Trump’s remark referring to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as...
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Colombia recalls ambassador amid diplomatic tensions with U.S. over boat strikes
Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the United States amid an increasingly angry back-and-forth between U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Tensions increased Sunday when Trump called Petro “an illegal drug...
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Trump threatens military action in Venezuela, escalates Colombia tensions
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The Best Trekking Trails and Excursions in Colombia
From lush jungles to soaring mountain ranges, Colombia offers a variety of trekking trails to explore the country’s natural gems. Credit: McKay Savage / CC BY 2.0 Colombia, a country of breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems, offers...
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