Colombia’s Gustavo Petro at the U.N.: ‘We’re Going Back to the Nazis’
Petro’s Provocative Remarks at UN Security Council Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during his final weeks in office, sparked controversy by stating that the world is “going back to Nazism” in light of the significant casualties reported in the Gaza conflict. This declaration came as he led a UN Security Council discussion in New York. Petro, […]
Trump canceled Mamdani’s scheduled meeting with Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro, according to a report.
Plans for New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani to meet with Colombia’s outgoing leftist president, Gustavo Petro, have been canceled by the Trump administration. Mamdani was set to meet Petro during his visit to New York for a United Nations event. This followed an incident where Petro tweeted “Heil Hitler” in response to an op-ed […]
Colombia’s Departing President Gustavo Petro Posts ‘Heil Hitler’ Message
Controversy Erupts Over Gustavo Petro’s Comment Outgoing Colombian president Gustavo Petro has stirred up a significant backlash after posting “Heil Hitler” on social media in response to a favorable opinion piece about conservative presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriela. Petro, a former member of the Marxist group M19 and Colombia’s first leftist president, is nearing […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno: ‘There Are Lessons’ to Take from Colombia’s Election System with Voter ID and No Mail-In Voting
Following his observations at Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) commended the country’s voting system, labeling it as “world class” and suggesting it could serve as a model for the U.S. In a media call on Tuesday, Sen. Moreno shared insights from his experience, especially in light of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s […]
Trump supporter ‘El Tigre’ prevails in Colombia’s first-round presidential election
Colombia’s Presidential Election: A Shift to the Right The recent first round of Colombia’s presidential election, which was captured by conservative Abelardo de la Espriela, indicates a growing trend in Latin America where voters are increasingly turning against leftist policies. As the country gears up for a runoff on June 21 between de la Espriela […]
U.S. Probes Colombia’s Pro-Cocaine Leader Gustavo Petro for Drug Trafficking
U.S. federal prosecutors are looking into allegations that Colombia’s far-left President, Gustavo Petro, has connections with drug traffickers, as reported by various news outlets over the weekend. According to the New York Times, which cited three anonymous sources, Petro revealed on Friday that he is under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan and […]
Trump to meet with Colombia’s Petro as drug and deportation tensions lessen
President Donald Trump’s relationship with Colombian President Gustavo Petro has shifted notably in the past year, moving from open rivalry to a more cautious engagement, especially as they prepare for an important meeting at the White House on Tuesday. The ties between the U.S. and Colombia, which were once seen as a prime example of […]
Colombia’s second-biggest pension fund will provide access to Bitcoin.
Colombian Pension Fund to Launch Bitcoin Investment Fund AFP Protección, the second-largest private pension and retirement fund manager in Colombia, is set to introduce an investment fund focused on Bitcoin. Juan David Correa, the president of Protección SA, confirmed this development during an interview with Valora Analytique, a local news outlet. He mentioned that access […]
Colombia’s Guerrilla Leader Vows to ‘Resort to Violence Again’ Against Trump
Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia and leader of the Socialist Party, recently made a dramatic statement on social media. In the early hours, he suggested he might “take up arms” if necessary to confront President Donald Trump, whom he accused of sending “unwarranted threats” to Bogotá. Petro, who has ties to the now-defunct M19 […]
Trump Cautions Colombia’s Petro After Maduro’s Arrest
Trump and Petro Exchange Tensions Amid Military Operations President Donald Trump issued a warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a press conference on Saturday, discussing the implications of the recent U.S. military operation that successfully captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. When asked about Trump’s assertion that Petro isn’t concerned about the fallout from this […]