/tags/gustavo-petro Gustavo Petro en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Tue, 12 May 2026 22:19:53 GMT /americas/2026-05-12/sen-scott-asks-secretary-of-state-rubio-to-safeguard-colombias-deteriorating-election-security The senator's letter was sent the same day the International Committee of the Red Cross reported that the impact of armed conflict on civilians in Colombia over the past year has been the worst in a decade. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:19:53 GMT /americas/2026-05-12/sen-scott-asks-secretary-of-state-rubio-to-safeguard-colombias-deteriorating-election-security Sergio R. Bustos /americas/2026-03-13/a-canceled-meeting-between-leaders-dashes-hopes-of-families-of-colombian-prisoners-in-venezuela Families of Colombians imprisoned in Venezuela gathered at a Colombia-Venezuela bridge hoping to appeal for the release of their relatives during a meeting that never happened. On Friday, relatives arrived at the crossing expecting to display signs requesting their relatives' release during a scheduled meeting between Colombia's president and Venezuela's acting president. But the governments abruptly canceled the meeting the night before. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT /americas/2026-03-13/a-canceled-meeting-between-leaders-dashes-hopes-of-families-of-colombian-prisoners-in-venezuela Marko Ɓlvarez and Astrid SuĆ”rez | Associated Press /americas/2026-02-04/trump-calls-colombias-petro-terrific-after-white-house-meeting-while-downplaying-past-insults President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours. Trump said afterward that he'd previously clashed with Petro because he didn't know him, but during the talks "I thought he was terrific." Petro said the pair emerged "with a positive and optimistic view." Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:05:50 GMT /americas/2026-02-04/trump-calls-colombias-petro-terrific-after-white-house-meeting-while-downplaying-past-insults Aamer Madhani, Astrid Suarez and Ben Finley | Associated Press /americas/2025-11-13/colombia-to-suspend-intelligence-cooperation-with-us-over-strikes-on-drug-vessels Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:13:00 GMT /americas/2025-11-13/colombia-to-suspend-intelligence-cooperation-with-us-over-strikes-on-drug-vessels Associated Press /americas/2025-10-24/us-imposes-sanctions-on-colombias-president-and-family-members-over-drug-trade-allegations The Treasury Department announced the penalties Friday, escalating tensions with Colombia, a key U.S. ally in South America. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Petro of allowing drug cartels to flourish. Petro has denied the allegations and plans to defend himself in U.S. courts. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:05:21 GMT /americas/2025-10-24/us-imposes-sanctions-on-colombias-president-and-family-members-over-drug-trade-allegations Matthew Lee and Fatima Hussein | Associated Press /americas/2025-09-17/colombias-president-lashes-out-at-trump-administration-over-drug-war-designation On Tuesday, Petro accused the U.S. of interfering in Colombian politics as the country prepares for elections next year. The Trump administration's decision marks the first time in three decades that Colombia has received this designation. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:36:00 GMT /americas/2025-09-17/colombias-president-lashes-out-at-trump-administration-over-drug-war-designation Manuel Rueda | Associated Press /americas/2025-06-08/south-florida-lawmakers-condemn-shooting-of-colombia-senator-miguel-uribe-turbay The brazen attack on Saturday was captured on video and shook a country that decades ago often faced kidnappings and killings of politicians and high-profile people. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:22:03 GMT /americas/2025-06-08/south-florida-lawmakers-condemn-shooting-of-colombia-senator-miguel-uribe-turbay Sergio R. Bustos /americas/2025-02-12/rebel-group-gains-strength-in-venezuela-and-unleashes-violence-next-door After finding refuge and building power in Venezuela, a decades-old rebel group has waged the worst violence in Colombia in a generation, setting off troubling regional tensions. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:24 GMT /americas/2025-02-12/rebel-group-gains-strength-in-venezuela-and-unleashes-violence-next-door Julie Turkewitz | The New York Times /2025-01-31/gustavo-petro-migrants-return-home Gustavo Petro said that his government would provide loans to those who take up his offer to return home and enlist in one of its programs to start a business. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:58:13 GMT /2025-01-31/gustavo-petro-migrants-return-home Associated Press /americas/2024-10-10/colombian-electoral-authorities-open-investigation-against-president-petros-2022-campaign Electoral authorities in Colombia have ruled in favor of investigating financial misconduct allegations against the 2022 campaign that got President Gustavo Petro elected. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:06:13 GMT /americas/2024-10-10/colombian-electoral-authorities-open-investigation-against-president-petros-2022-campaign Associated Press