A Colombian Senate committee rejected on Tuesday a labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro, marking the latest ...

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Today Israel has followed through. Writing on X, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen said: ‘I have now signed an order to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip immediately.

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Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were released Saturday, with fresh tensions erupting in the coca-producing region after they had left. At around ...

In a meeting this week between the leadership of the Colombian Catholic Church and President Gustavo Petro, the bishops reiterated their commitment to peace and reconciliation in the country.

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The three leaders — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro and Malaysia ... particularly Israel, which occupies Palestine, does not equate to acceptance.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a plan Monday to reduce coca planting in a northeastern region rattled by rebel attacks by paying farmers while they switch to ...