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Real estate magnate who came close to winning Colombia’s presidential election dies from cancer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Real estate magnate who came close to winning Colombia’s presidential election dies from cancer

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Rodolfo Hernández, a controversial real estate magnate and anti-corruption crusader who came close to winning Colombia’s presidential election two years ago, has died from colon cancer at a hospital near the city of Bucaramanga, his doctors said Monday in a statement. Hernández, a civil engineer and former mayor of Bucaramanga, surprised Colombians in 2022 when he made …

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Colombia’s Petro orders opening of embassy in West Bank’s Ramallah
7 months ago

Colombia’s Petro orders opening of embassy in West Bank’s Ramallah

Al Jazeera  

Petro had recalled the Colombian ambassador from Tel Aviv, where the embassy was closed on May 3. “President Petro has given the order that we open the Colombian embassy in Ramallah, the representation of Colombia in Ramallah, that is the next step we are going to take,” Murillo said on Wednesday. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Petro of being …

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The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Latest | Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks

Associated Press  

Hamas said Thursday it will send a delegation to Cairo as soon as possible to keep working on cease-fire talks, in response to Egypt’s latest proposal. Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying in a post on X that Turkey “is breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.” ISRAELIS HOLD RALLY …

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Petro diesel truckers strike sends jitters down spine of dealers, motorists
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Petro diesel truckers strike sends jitters down spine of dealers, motorists

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The petro diesel truckers called for a strike which had an impact on the general public. The associations of truckers of oil tankers mentioned that they want the central government to withdraw the new bill on hit-and-run cases, punishment for which included 10 years of imprisonment and Rs 7 lakh fine. Alluri Ravi Shankar, All India General secretary of …

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Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico
1 year, 10 months ago

Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group met in Mexico City on Monday to resume peace talks aimed at resolving a conflict dating back to the 1960s. not temporary truces.” Pablo Beltrán, the rebels’ chief negotiator, said the talks were aimed at a “temporary, nationwide cease-fire” and that any agreement should include “an alternative anti-drug policy …

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Colombia peace talks with ELN rebels resume amid tensions
1 year, 10 months ago

Colombia peace talks with ELN rebels resume amid tensions

Al Jazeera  

Doubts are growing ahead of new round of negotiations, but experts say effort remains ‘best choice among bad options’. “Residents in militarised conflict areas ask, ‘If there is a ceasefire, why are there still soldiers and tanks in my community?” ‘Total peace’ Violence in Colombia has risen in recent years, particularly in rural areas, despite a 2016 peace accord that …

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Following gang truce, Colombia city becomes experiment in peace
1 year, 11 months ago

Following gang truce, Colombia city becomes experiment in peace

Al Jazeera  

In the city of Buenaventura, a ceasefire between two rival gangs is being held up as a model for government peace plans. Buenaventura, Colombia – In the month following Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s August inauguration, the leaders of two rival gangs in the port city of Buenaventura were meeting to discuss the prospect of peace. The “total peace” strategy is …

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Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift
2 years, 4 months ago

Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and bring peace to a country long haunted by bloody feuds between the government, drug traffickers and rebel groups. On Sunday, he said Colombia was getting a “second chance” to tackle violence and poverty and promised that his government would implement economic policies that …

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Venezuela and Colombia agree to re-establish diplomatic ties
2 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela and Colombia agree to re-establish diplomatic ties

Al Jazeera  

Countries will name new ambassadors when Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office next month, officials say. Colombia and Venezuela will appoint new ambassadors in their respective capitals when Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office next month, authorities said, in an effort to rebuild diplomatic relations after years of tension. That fuelled tensions between the neighbours, with Colombia’s outgoing President Ivan …

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‘Lesser of two evils’: Uncertainty reigns as Colombia votes
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Lesser of two evils’: Uncertainty reigns as Colombia votes

Al Jazeera  

Participation is expected to be low as people decide between a left-wing candidate and so-called Colombian Donald Trump. Polls have closed in Colombia’s presidential election, as voters turned out to choose between a former rebel pushing profound social change and a millionaire businessman who has vowed to fight corruption. Abstention is expected to be high on Sunday as voters face …

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The controversial ‘Tik Tok King’ vying for Colombia’s presidency
2 years, 6 months ago

The controversial ‘Tik Tok King’ vying for Colombia’s presidency

Al Jazeera  

Rodolfo Hernandez shocked Colombia by finishing second in first round of voting and is now within reach of top post. “Hernandez was not seen as a viable contender until three weeks before the first round,” Sergio Guzman, a political analyst and director of the Colombia Risk Analysis consultancy group, told Al Jazeera. “ is a work in progress, he’s in …

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