Colombia Hails IACHR Ruling Recognizing ‘The Right to A Healthy Climate’

July 4, 2025 Hour: 12:03 pm On Friday, Colombia called a ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) a “global milestone” for recognizing, for the first time, the human right to a healthy climate and the obligation of states to act on the …

Why Colombia Really Likes China’s J-10CE Warplane

The United States finds itself in an unenviable position as a great world power. Its own hemisphere is crawling with enemy agents, notably those belonging to China. The Biden administration put out vague condemnations of Chinese influence in Latin America, …

PETER McKENNA: Are there any U.S. fingerprints on the plot to remove Colombia’s Petro?

So, I’m not shocked to hear about the latest episode on Colombia’s precarious political situation – that is, the attempted coup d’état (supposedly involving drug cartels and armed criminal syndicates) against the country’s leftist president, and former …

Colombia’s Petro accumulates crises in wake of ‘Leyva case’

Colombian politics, under Gustavo Petro, move at a dizzying pace. The smiles seen at the Casa de Nariño, the seat of government, on Saturday, when the president successfully passed his pension reform, have now been replaced by nail-biting in the face of …

Colombia Avocado Board launches “Avocados From Colombia” brand in the U.S.

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has introduced the “Avocados From Colombia” brand to the U.S. market, aiming to bolster brand recognition and consumer engagement.  The rollout coincides with a record-breaking export volume, as Colombian avocado shipments …

US, Colombia recall envoys as once-warm relations sour

The United States and Colombia have both recalled their ambassadors amid escalating tensions over an alleged plot to topple Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s left-wing government. On Thursday, the US State Department announced that John McNamara, the …

US, Colombia Announce Recall of Envoys Amid Diplomatic Rift

The entrance of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. Columbia, on Jan. 26, 2025. Pablo Vera/AFP The United States and Colombia recalled their ambassadors on July 3, signaling a diplomatic rift between the two nations amid an investigation into an alleged plot …

Colombia Follows Brazil in Deepening U.S. Rift as China’s Influence Reaches New Heights in Both Countries

(Analysis) Colombia and the United States entered a diplomatic crisis on July 3, 2025, when both countries recalled their top envoys. The U.S. cited “baseless and reprehensible statements” from Colombia’s leadership, while President Gustavo Petro responded …

The diplomatic spat came on the heels of the resignation of Colombia's foreign minister -- the latest top-ranking ...

US and Colombia recall envoys as diplomatic rift deepens

The United States and Colombia have called home their respective top diplomats in an acceleration of worsening ties, against the backdrop of an alleged plot against Colombia’s left-wing leader. Washington, DC went first, recalling its charge d’affaires …