Temu and Shein Hurting Local Businesses in Colombia
Colombian clothing manufacturers are facing challenges due to unfair trade practices associated with Chinese low-cost shopping apps like Temu and Shein. According to reports from Semana, these platforms are exploiting the mini-miss clause of Colombia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. This situation has led to an influx of cheap, low-quality products from […]
Gustavo Petro of Colombia and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela Are the Least Popular Leaders in South America
Colombia’s President Petro Rated Poorly in South America In October, a study from Argentina’s CB Consulta Opinión Pública indicated that Colombia’s leftist president, Gustavo Petro, ranks among the least popular leaders in South America. This report, published recently, breaks down survey data collected from October 17 to 22 across ten South American nations. Respondents evaluated […]
Detective and devoted mother of three passes away in Colombia a week after cosmetic surgery.
A detective from New York City and devoted mother of three has tragically passed away a week after having a butt lift and liposuction in Colombia, according to various reports. Her husband has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her sudden death. Detective Alicia Stone, 40, was found unresponsive in her hotel room early […]
Colombia Reverses Conviction of Former Conservative President Álvaro Uribe
Colombia’s Court Overturns Conviction of Former President Uribe On Tuesday, Colombia’s Court of Appeals annulled the controversial conviction of former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez, who had faced charges of bribery and witness tampering. The decision came from a panel of three judges at the Bogotá Superior Court, led by Judge Manuel Mercian. They indicated that […]
Colombia challenges US assertion that fisherman killed in strike was involved in drug trafficking.
Colombia’s government has stated that the fishermen recently killed in U.S. strikes near Venezuelan waters were not involved in drug trafficking. This contradicts claims from Washington that the expanded operations in the Caribbean are targeting “narco-terrorism.” These tensions are pushing relations with Colombia, a key non-NATO ally, into a more complicated phase. Colombian President Gustavo […]
Colombia withdraws its ambassador following Trump’s drug allegations against Petro.
Colombia has decided to recall its ambassador from the United States amid escalating tensions and comments from President Donald Trump regarding its leadership. Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapi announced this on Monday, stating that Ambassador Daniel García-Peña is returning to Bogota for discussions with President Gustavo Petro Urego. The move follows Trump labeling Petro […]
Trump reinforces Colombia crackdown, warns of cutting all financial aid
Trump Criticizes Colombia’s President Over Drug Production On Sunday, President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Colombia, labeling its far-left President Gustavo Petro as a “lunatic” and declaring him “the worst president ever.” He reiterated his commitment to cease all funding to Colombia due to the country’s cocaine production. These remarks came during a conversation […]
Trump announces US will raise tariffs on Colombia amid growing drug trade conflict.
President Trump Raises Tariffs on Colombia Amid Ongoing Tensions In a significant escalation, President Trump announced on Sunday night that he would increase tariffs on Colombia and stop all financial aid to the nation. This decision comes in the wake of military actions by the U.S. against ships reportedly involved in drug trafficking activities in […]
Trump Labels Petro as ‘Criminal Drug Trafficker’ and Cuts Aid to Colombia
Trump Criticizes Colombian President Over Drug Issues On Sunday morning, former President Donald Trump criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, labeling him as an “illegal drug dealer” and announcing that the U.S. would cease payments and subsidies to Colombia. This criticism was expressed in a post Trump made on Truth Social, where he accused Petro of […]
Three suspected ELN drug-traffickers from Colombia killed in U.S. military operation at sea
U.S. Military Action Targets Narco-Terrorists On Sunday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that a U.S. operation resulted in the deaths of three suspected narco-terrorists. This strike targeted a drug smuggling boat linked to Colombia’s National Liberation Army. The operation, described as a “lethal kinetic attack,” took place in international waters and was approved by President […]