Colombia Politics Newswire

“Not a single ton:” Colombian President orders navy to ban coal shipments to Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has escalated his protest against Israel’s military operations in Gaza by ordering the Navy to intercept and block all coal shipments leaving Colombian ports en route to Israel. This move comes nearly a year after his …

Armenia`s first ambassador to Colombia starts his mission 

ArmInfo.  Ambassador of Armenia to Colombia Armen Yeganyan (residence - Brazil) presented his credentials to President of Colombia Gustavo Petro at the Narino Palace in Bogota, becoming the first ambassador of Armenia accredited in this country. As …

Illegal roads expand in Colombia’s deforestation hotspots

A new report from Colombia’s Inspector General’s Office shows that between October 2024 and March 2025, about 88,800 hectares (about 219,400 acres) of forest were cleared and 1,107 kilometers (688 miles) of irregular roads slashed through seven …

Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit: “We need to have fair pricing for carbon” fmr Colombian President demands

US House appropriations committee proposes 50% cut in aid to Colombia

A United state House panel seeks a 50% cut in foreign aid to Colombia, citing “concern over the deterioration of bilateral cooperation… on shared national security objectives” and far-right talking points. In its 2026 appropriations related to national …

Does Colombia’s “Binational Zone” with Venezuela Legitimize an Illegitimate Regime?

On July 17, 2025, Colombia and Venezuela signed what they hailed as a “historic” memorandum to create a “binational zone of peace, unity, and development” across one of Latin America’s most volatile borders. But what the Petro government in Bogotá has …

U.S. Congress Proposes Funding Cuts to Colombia over President's Alleged Drug Use

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee expressed concerns on Wednesday about growing reports of drug abuse “at the highest levels” of the government of Colombia in a report presented by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) for the National Security, Department …

Colombian hockey players visit Riverside Arena in Austin

(ABC 6 News) — Austin welcomed some South American visitors on Thursday who were there to get some time on the ice at Riverside Arena. The Lightning Hockey Club of Colombia includes kids from ages 8-16 years old. All born and raised in South America, many …

Chiquita Executives Convicted in Colombia for Financing Death Squads

Colombian justice on Wednesday sentenced seven former executives of the multinational banana company Chiquita Brands to more than 11 years in prison and a $3.4 million fine for financing paramilitary groups during the country’s internal armed conflict. It …

Bodies of Evangelical Christians Found in Mass Grave in Colombia 

7/24/2025 Colombia (International Christian Concern) — Seven bodies of Evangelical Christians and a relative to one of the victims were found on July 1 in a mass, shallow grave in Guaviare, Colombia. In April, the Frente Armando Ríos (FARC), an …

Oil ‘does not guarantee stability’: Colombia’s environment minister on energy transition

Colombia, a major oil-producing country that banned new oil and gas projects, has a goal to progressively move away from oil and gas while strengthening local renewable energy and storage capacity. Lena Yanina Estrada, the new environment minister and …

Riverside Arena welcomes Colombian hockey team for a day

Published 5:13 pm Thursday, July 24, 2025 1 of 5 An Austin youth goalie makes a save in a scrimmage that included players from Colombia in Riverside Arena Thursday. Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com Players from Colombia stopped by Austin to …

Colombia at a crossroads: the NATO exit and its consequences

On July 16, President Gustavo Petro announced that Colombia would abandon its status as a global partner of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The president justified this decision within the framework of his criticism of the role played by …

Camera della Moda President Gets Vocal on Made in Italy Ethics, Unveils 2025 Sustainable Fashion Awards

MILAN – Carlo Capasa is pushing back on the narrative that Made in Italy lacks ethics. The president of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana got vocal on Wednesday defending the country’s high-end fashion supply chain against ongoing claims describing it …

Colombian court sentences former Chiquita execs to 11 years in prison

By Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez In a ruling delivered Wednesday, seven former Chiquita Brands executives have been found guilty of "aggravated conspiracy" and sentenced by a Colombian court to more than 11 years in prison. Additionally, the …

European Union: New draft decree on Open Finance | July 2025

In brief In recent years, the European Union has intensified its efforts to combat the abusive use of corporate structures lacking real substance, particularly in the tax domain. In this context, the ATAD III Directive proposal emerged, aimed at limiting …

Colombia: Hague Group meeting in Bogotá commits to sanction Israel

Ministers and officials from 32 countries met in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, on July 15–16 to develop strategies to stop Israel’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. The “emergency conference” was organised by the Hague Group — an alliance of …

President Ali makes clarion call for greater funding for biodiversity conservation

— invites development banks, impact investors and sovereign wealth funds to join global alliance WITH the urgent need to triple global financing to meet the targets of the biodiversity conservation targets, Guyana is issuing a clarion call to action. …

Gaza – an open question for NZ’s foreign minister Winston Peters

OPEN QUESTION: By Bryan Bruce Dear Rt Hon Winston Peters, There was a time when New Zealanders stood up for what was morally right. There are memorials around our country for those who died fighting fascism, we wrote parts of the UN Charter of Human Rights …

Tuttle Twins Surveyed 1,000+ Parents: Here's What They Said About Schooling Today

Parents are stepping up to teach the skills they believe matter most, from budgeting to navigating the digital world. LEHI, UT, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, more and more parents are questioning whether …

Award-Winning Documentary Feature 'Unspoken' Now Available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct

Powerful film confronts the lasting impact of the 'Last Mass Lynching in America' MONROE, GA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Unspoken,” an award-winning documentary about the “Last Mass Lynching in America,” is now …

Dr. Robert Malone Returns to London Real for Explosive Live Interview on Trump, the CDC and the Future of Vaccine Policy

Dr. Robert Malone goes live on London Real to discuss Trump, the CDC, and his new role shaping U.S. vaccine policy from the inside LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Real is proud to welcome back Dr. Robert W. …

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies to Host Public Hearing on Gentrification and Redlining

Community invited to share testimonies on housing displacement and racialized land use in New York ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will …

AMMWEC Launches National Coalition on Fighting Antisemitism and Hate

United Against Hate WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) convened its inaugural National Coalition Conference, titled 'United Against …

La Ciudad de Los Ángeles declara día en honor a La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga

La Ciudad de Los Ángeles declara día en honor a La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga en el marco de su 60º aniversario LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Ángeles, CA (24 de julio, 2025) …

NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime

Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

Advanced facial comparisons for stopping impostors in focus at OSCE training course for Ukrainian Border Guards

Facial comparison techniques at border crossings were the focus of a two-day online training course for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Royal Netherlands …

Federal Bureau of Prisons Moves Forward with 70 Law Enforcement Job Cuts at Thomson Facility

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is pushing ahead with plans to eliminate 70 law enforcement jobs at Thomson Federal Prison, a move decided in Washington, D.C. without any real …

Cupertino Resident Claudio Bono Proposes $25B Loyalty Point Strategy to End Homelessness, Calls on White House to Act

New release outlines a roadmap to end homelessness in three years using untapped travel points and unified Welcome Centers. CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new public proposal is challenging the federal government to …

Gov.Education Announces 799 eLearning Courses Created and Published

Achieves Major Milestone, Accelerates and Democratizes Development of Federal Courseware HOT SPRINGS, AR, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gov.Education, the cutting-edge eLearning platform by CourseAvenue, today announced a …

87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA …

NASA Employees and Public Rally Around 'Voyager Declaration' Defending American Spirit of Exploration

DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 21, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) employees released the “Voyager Declaration," a formal dissent addressed to Interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy. As of …

Gaza at death’s door: MA Healthcare workers demand end of taxpayer funding for starvation of Gaza

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday July 25th at 12pm. Location: Mass Ave & Harrison Ave, Boston (Corner of Boston Medical Center) To Join Virtually Please Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us…

CCP Troll Attack Targets Gan Jing World on July 20; Platform Condemns Transnational Repression

MIDDLETOWN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gan Jing World, a video sharing social media and streaming platform dedicated to free expression and privacy, was targeted on July 20 in what appears to be a coordinated online …

The Regional and Domestic Elements of Erdoğan's Grand Strategy

In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Gönül Tol to discuss how shifting regional dynamics — from the Israel-Iran war to renewed violence in southern Syria — are reshaping Turkey’s …

Excellence Canada Announces the Recipients of the 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Business (CBEA)

Excellence Canada announces that, at the ninth annual Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Business, 35 organizations have earned the CBEA TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excellence Canada is pleased to …

Prosperity for US Foundation Celebrates Major Wins at ALEC Conference

State Lawmakers Join Grassroots Push to Put Four Prosperity for US Amendments on 2026 Ballots WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to propelling the …

500 days after evacuation from Gaza, children 'dream of peace and returning home'

500 days after children were evacuated from Rafah, SOS Children’s Villages warns of escalating trauma, rising hunger, and mass displacement in Gaza. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks 500 days since SOS Children’s Villages …

CSI partner in Nigeria released after 51 days in Boko Haram captivity

Father Daniel Alphonsus Afina was kidnapped while serving Christian communities in dangerous northeastern region ZURICH, ZH, SWITZERLAND, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) welcomes the news that Father …