"Direct threat to democracy," US Secy of State condemns assassination attempt on Colombia's presidential contender

Jun 08, 2025

Rubio directed Colombian President Gustavo Petro to protect the country from 'leftist rhetoric'.

Gustavo Petro wins Colombia's presidency

Jun 20, 2022

Bogota [Colombia], June 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Gustavo Petro was elected president of Colombia on Sunday after defeating independent candidate Rodolfo Hernandez in the second round...

Colombian police arrests President's son for money laundering

Jul 30, 2023

The son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro was arrested on the charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment, Al Jazeera reported.

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Columbia on Independence Day

Jul 20, 2024

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, on the occasion of his...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro orders opening of embassy in West Bank's Ramallah

May 23, 2024

Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, Al...

Netanyahu calls Colombia's President an 'anti-Semite'

May 12, 2024

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Colombian President Gustavo Petro an anti-Semite in the wake of Petro's decision to sever diplomatic ties with the...