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The charges come as Ecopetrol faces scrutiny over corporate governance and reporting of petroleum reserves.

Colombia's defense minister said there have been 162 drone attacks against security forces in the past year alone.

The largest forces in Colombia’s new Congress will be the left-wing Pacto Histórico with 22% of the vote, and the right-wing Centro Democrático with 15%. The next president will likely have to govern through coalitions and alliances.

Following the March 8 primaries, Colombia’s presidential race now centers on six candidates, although some may withdraw or join to alliances after weak results.

President Petro’s new decree expands the territorial reach of Nueva EPS, a mixed public-private health insurer under government intervention.

Colombia’s Congressional elections this Sunday, March 8 are critical, as they will determine the legislators responsible for shaping the country’s laws over the next four years.

Legislators are elected this weekend, but so are primary candidates for the May 31 Colombian presidential election.

José Leonidas Bustos Martinez was a leader of the "Cartel of the Toga" that sold justice to the highest bribe.

The trade conflict started last month when Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa imposed tariffs as a complaint over Colombia's alleged failure to address security concerns.