Why Colombia’s ex-President Petro had to get senate approval to leave the country

President Gustavo Petro. Image credit: @infopresidencia via X. On August 12, the Senate approved, by a vote of 73 in favor and 11 against, a...

De la Espriella’s defeat in congress could signal turbulent term in office

The Colombian Senate plenary hall. Image credit: Miguel Olaya via Flickr. Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia’s hard-right president-elect,...