Politics Dec 30 Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of 'presidential' role The vote reflects a changing balance of power within the opposition, which is trying to find new ways to connect with voters ahead of the nation's presidential election.
World Aug 07 In historic shift, Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's first leftist president Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups.
World Feb 22 Colombia's Constitutional Court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks Colombia has become the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion, with the nation's Constitutional Court voting to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy.
World May 11 42 killed in Colombia protests, human rights agency says The office of Colombia’s human rights ombudsman says 42 people have died during anti-government protests that began two weeks ago amid discontent fueled by growing poverty and inequality during the pandemic.