The Economist

The Colombian left has chosen a successor to Gustavo Petro

Iván Cepeda must win the support of centrists in order to lead the left into next year’s presidential elections ...

Trump sanctions ‘illegal drug dealer’ Colombian President Gustavo Petro in escalation of their feud

President Donald Trump sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday in a drastic escalation of their feud. Tensions ...

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombia’s President Over Drug-Trafficking Accusations

The Treasury Department has sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family, alleging his government has aided ...
Democracy Now

Gustavo Petro Promised a “New Progressivism.” Now He’s Set to Be Colombia’s First Leftist President

Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro spoke to Democracy Now! in 2018 about his vision for the country after he placed second in the presidential election, losing to right-wing politician Iván Duque ...