Colombian military plane crashes: 110 soldiers were onboard Hercules C-130. 71 rescuedA Colombian military plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the southern Amazon region. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 was reportedly c...
23 Mar, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
After Nicolás Maduro, could Gustavo Petro be next? Who he is and what has happenedColombia president Gustavo Petro is under scrutiny after US investigators reviewed possible drug-trade links. Authorities have not charged ...
21 Mar, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Who is Gustavo Petro? Trump warns Colombia’s ‘sick’ President after Venezuela operation, hints at possible military actionUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Colombia's President Gustavo Petro. Trump suggested military action against Colombi...
05 Jan, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Trump threatens military operation against Colombia, after Venezuela raidUS President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened possible military action against Colombia, saying such an operation “sounds good to me.” Spe...
05 Jan, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Colombia recalls ambassador from the US amid tariff, drug spatColombia has taken a bold step by recalling its ambassador from the U.S. This move follows President Trump's stern ultimatum about raising ...
20 Oct, 2025, 06.30 PM IST
Trump calls Colombian President Petro 'illegal drug leader,' halts payments amid escalating tensions with BogotáPresident Trump labeled Colombian President Petro an "illegal drug leader" and threatened to halt U.S. payments, while Defense Secretary He...
20 Oct, 2025, 06.11 AM IST
Trump calls Colombia's Petro an 'illegal drug dealer' and announces an end to US aid to the countryPresident Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, contemplating reductions in U.S. financial support for Colombia as he takes aim at Presi...
19 Oct, 2025, 06.40 PM IST
US revokes visa for Colombia's president after he urges American soldiers to disobey TrumpThe U.S. State Department revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he publicly urged American soldiers to disobey President T...
27 Sep, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin AmericaColombia joined China's Belt and Road Initiative. This happened during a regional leaders' meeting in Beijing. President Xi Jinping wants t...
14 May, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
'Already seen Donald Duck several times': Colombian President brutally mocks Trump, says US revoked his visaColombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that the Trump administration has revoked his US visa and also took a potshot at the US President...
23 Apr, 2025, 03.43 PM IST
Who is Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, former Marxist guerrilla, and why does his stance often run counter to the U.S. agenda, causing a spat with Trump?Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla, has recently made headlines for his outspoken stance against U.S. policies,...
28 Jan, 2025, 09.32 PM IST
'I don't shake hands with white slavers': Colombia's President Petro takes a dig at Donald Trump before backing downAmid rising tensions with the United States over deportation flights and trade sanctions, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed t...
27 Jan, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
In a U-turn, Colombia decides to send plane to bring deported nationals after US slaps sanctionsColombian President Gustavo Petro has arranged for the presidential plane to repatriate Colombian nationals deported from the US, ensuring ...
27 Jan, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
US pauses Colombia tariffs, sanctions plan after agreementThe U.S. will not impose sanctions and tariffs on Colombia after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants from the Unit...
27 Jan, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in GazaColombian President Gustavo Petro announced the country will break diplomatic ties with Israel over the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling Isra...
03 May, 2024, 10.03 AM IST
Ex-rebel Gustavo Petro takes oath as Colombian president in historic shiftThe incoming president said he was willing to start peace talks with armed groups across the country and also called on the United States a...
08 Aug, 2022, 11.41 AM IST
Gustavo Petro elected Colombian President in second round of electionsWith 99.67 per cent of polling stations reporting, Petro, candidate of the leftist Historic Pact for Colombia coalition, obtained 11,266,13...
20 Jun, 2022, 08.02 AM IST