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diplomacy1 year ago

"Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Over Milei's Accusations Against President Petro"

Colombia has expelled Argentine diplomats from its embassy following derogatory comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President Gustavo Petro, including calling him a "terrorist" and "communist." This move comes after similar comments in January, and the Colombian foreign ministry cited the deterioration of trust and offense to President Petro's dignity as reasons for the expulsion. Milei also targeted other regional leaders in the interview, including Mexico's Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

via NBC News|
#argentina#colombia#diplomacy
politics2 years ago

"Prosecutors Investigate Allegations of Illicit Funds in Gustavo Petro's Campaign"

Nicolás Petro, the son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has admitted to receiving illicit funds that were used for his father's 2022 presidential campaign, according to prosecutors. Nicolás Petro disclosed that he received money from a contractor charged with murder, a former senator convicted of drug trafficking, and a powerful businessman. The revelations could lead to an impeachment investigation or criminal investigation into what the president knew about the campaign money. President Petro denies any connection to the allegations. The arrest of Nicolás Petro comes after leaked audio messages implicated the president's chief of staff and ambassador to Venezuela in possible campaign finance violations.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#colombia#corruption
politics2 years ago

Colombia's President's Son Confesses to Illegal Campaign Funding

Nicolas Petro, the son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has admitted that illegal money entered his father's election campaign last year, according to the prosecutor handling the case. Nicolas Petro, along with his ex-wife, was arrested after she claimed that two individuals with ties to drug trafficking gave her former spouse cash to support the president's campaign. The information provided suggests that campaign funding exceeded legal limits and was not reported to electoral authorities. While President Petro denies any knowledge of the illegal activities, the scandal could impact his administration's pursuit of peace deals with armed groups and its reform agenda. Nicolas Petro has pleaded not guilty but is accused of using illicit funds to purchase properties.

via Reuters Canada|
#colombia#corruption#election-campaign
conflict-resolution2 years ago

Colombia's ELN Rebels and Government Initiate Historic Six-Month Ceasefire

Colombia's largest remaining armed rebel group, the ELN, has entered into a six-month ceasefire with the government, marking a significant victory for President Gustavo Petro's peace plan. The ceasefire, set to run until February, is the result of ongoing peace talks and aims to prevent violence and human rights abuses. If successful, it will be the longest bilateral ceasefire ever concluded with a guerrilla group. The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to renew and expand an observer mission to monitor the ceasefire. Colombians living in violence-plagued areas cautiously express hope for true peace.

via Al Jazeera English|
#ceasefire#colombia#conflict-resolution
politics2 years ago

"Colombian President's Son Detained in Money Laundering Investigation"

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son, Nicolas Petro, has been arrested for money laundering and illicit enrichment. He is accused of receiving payments from drug traffickers to fund his father's peace efforts and election campaign. Nicolas and his ex-wife, Daysuris del Carmen Vásquez, have been transferred to Bogotá for further investigation. President Petro has denied taking money from drug traffickers and has ordered prosecutors to investigate his son. He expressed his support for the investigation and said he would not interfere. The allegations against Nicolas relate to illegal contributions diverted from his father's election campaign.

via BBC|
#colombia#drug-traffickers#investigation
drug-policy2 years ago

Colombian Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill.

The Colombian Senate has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the country, bringing it one step closer to ending prohibition. The bill must now go through a final Senate floor vote on June 16 before being sent to the president. Advocates are concerned that unrelated governmental controversies could derail the effort this year as deadlines for action quickly approach. President Gustavo Petro has discussed the possible benefits of cannabis legalization, including reducing the influence of the illicit market and exploring the economic potential of a legal cannabis industry.

via Marijuana Moment|
#colombia#drug-policy#drug-war
politics2 years ago

Colombia's leftist government faces confidence crisis over leaked recordings.

Recordings of former ambassador Armando Benedetti threatening to disclose damaging details of President Gustavo Petro's 2022 presidential campaign have been released, adding to a corruption scandal that has shaken Colombia's first leftist government and undermined its ability to carry out ambitious reforms. Benedetti alleges that he raised almost $4 million for the campaign from donors and hints that some of the money came from drug trafficking groups. The scandal has damaged the Petro administration's credibility among voters and weakened its standing in Colombia's congress, jeopardizing the health reform's chances of being approved.

via The Associated Press|
#colombia#congress#corruption-scandal
politics2 years ago

Colombian President Petro shakes up cabinet, appoints new finance minister.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asked his coalition cabinet to resign as he seeks to reshuffle various ministers after his flagship health reform failed to reach the debate stage in the House of Representatives. Petro, Colombia's first leftist president, has faced opposition from centrist and right-wing parties in his cabinet, leaving him unable to fulfill his promises of reforming healthcare, labor laws, pensions, and the judiciary. The planned cabinet reshuffle has been criticized by opponents and allies alike, creating an "unprecedented crisis."

via DW (English)|
#cabinet-resignation#colombia#opposition-parties
politics2 years ago

Colombian President Calls for Cabinet Resignation and Congress Reform.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asked his cabinet ministers to resign ahead of a reshuffle, as he has lost his majority coalition in Congress. The reshuffle could see the departure of some of Petro's 18 ministers, as well as movements of others to different portfolios. The decision followed upset in Colombia's House of Representatives after a debate on the president's controversial health reform was abandoned after not reaching the necessary quorum.

via Reuters Canada|
#cabinet-reshuffle#colombia#congress
conflict2 years ago

ELN rebels kill 9 Colombian soldiers, jeopardizing peace talks.

Nine Colombian soldiers were killed and eight others injured in an attack on an army base in Norte de Santander province by rebels from the National Liberation Army (ELN). The attack is the deadliest since peace talks resumed between the government and the ELN in November. President Gustavo Petro, who aims to bring "total peace" to Colombia, has summoned the government delegation and guarantor countries involved in the peace negotiations for a meeting on Monday to discuss the future of the peace process.

via BBC|
#army-base-attack#colombia#conflict