Politics
A 15-year-old boy charged with attempting to assassinate Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has entered a plea of "not guilty," according to the prosecutor’s office. The teenager faces formal charges of attempted murder following the shooting of Uribe, who remains......
Opposition presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is currently in critical condition following a shooting incident during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The senator, representing the Democratic Centre party, was targeted while delivering a speech, with video footage verified by the......
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, strongly condemned the assassination attempt against Colombian presidential hopeful and senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, which occurred on Saturday in Bogotá. The UN spokesperson issued a statement saying, “The Secretary-General firmly......
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender in the 2026 election, was shot and seriously wounded during a campaign event in Bogotá, according to officials. The 39-year-old opposition lawmaker from the conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former President Álvaro......
Venezuela has halted all air travel to and from Colombia following the arrest of over 30 individuals accused of planning attacks to disrupt the country ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections. The suspension, announced by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, took immediate effect and will last for one......
On January 26, 2025, a late-night social media post by Colombian President Gustavo Petro triggered a diplomatic dispute with the United States, exacerbating tensions over the treatment of Colombian migrants being deported. Petro criticized the U.S. for its handling of deportations, particularly after......
Colombia has stepped back from a potential trade conflict with the United States following President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and visa restrictions. The standoff began after Bogotá declined to accept US military flights transporting deported migrants, prompting swift reactions from......
Moroccan politician Mohammed Ouzzine has sharply criticized the ongoing hostilities from Algeria’s regime and its affiliated media, describing their rhetoric as absurd and harmful to regional relations. Ouzzine, addressing a congress of his Popular Movement party, condemned the inflammatory language......
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is facing an electoral investigation and a string of scandals, but he claims it's all part of a plot to overthrow his government. In a dramatic move, Petro took to social media to denounce what he alleges is an ongoing attempt to stage a coup against him. The investigation,......
Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), has been suspended for six months by FIFA due to violations of disciplinary regulations during a recent match at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup. The ban, which prohibits him from attending any national team games,......
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has issued a stark warning, stating that a recent attack on a military base by the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group has dealt a severe blow to ongoing peace negotiations. The incident, which occurred in Puerto Jordan, Arauca province, resulted in the deaths......
