Colombia government in crisis

Colombia government in crisis after president calls for Cabinet resignations
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television.
Petro prompts Colombian government chaos with demand for resignations
Move follows an attack on the cabinet by President Petro live on TV as ministers criticise appointment of aide.
Colombia’s interior minister resigns as cracks deepen in President Petro’s coalition
Colombia's interior minister has resigned as a political crisis shakes the government of President Gustavo Petro, following his decision to appoint a controversial politician as chief of staff.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Minister's Resignation
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has requested his cabinet members to resign ahead of a government reshuffle, he announced on social media Sunday. The move follows the resignation of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad,
Colombian bishops urge President Petro to address nation's deepening crisis
Catholic bishops in Colombia demand action from President Gustavo Petro to address urgent issues, including violence, migration, and displacement, while expressing solidarity with victims of the ongoing drug-related conflict.
Colombia’s COP16 presidency in suspense as minister resigns
Observers told Climate Home that Susana Muhamad's resignation while she holds Colombia's COP16 presidency could affect UN nature talks
Colombia Defense Minister Will Leave Gov't, Ministry Says
The resignation of Colombia Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez from President Gustavo Petro's cabinet is definitive, the ministry said in a social media post on Tuesday, as Velasquez joins the environment and interior ministers in exiting the government.
Colombia’s Petro Says Cabinet Changes Due After Televised Spat
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he requested the resignation of his ministers following a chaotic televised cabinet ...
Colombia's president orders national oil company to sell US fracking operation after backing down to Trump
Colombian President Gustavo Petro killed a deal between his state-run oil company and a U.S. counterpart weeks after backing ...
Colombians working illegally in US should return home, country's president Gustavo Petro says
It follows a spat with Donald Trump, during which the US president threatened a trade war after Colombia refused to accept ...
Colombia pres says cocaine 'no worse than whiskey,' would be 'sold like wine' if legalized
According to CBS News, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said cocaine is "no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because ...
Colombian president Petro urges undocumented emigrees to return from U.S.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is urging Colombians living without documentation in the United States to quit their jobs ...