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Pearl was the country’s Environment Minister in 2011 where he led plans for the country to adapt to climate change, and was also High Commissioner for Peace, where he negotiated with guerilla groups ELN and FARC.

Illegal mining is by far the most widespread and insidious environmental crime occurring in the Amazon’s tri-border region of Colombia, Brazil, and Peru.

There have been 173 cases recorded this year, compared to the 80 carried out during the same period in 2022 — and the real number may be even higher.

Reports have surged this year, with humanitarian aid being disrupted for an estimated 13,168 people from January to April.

Colombian President Petro laments fall of Berlin Wall, calls for end to free markets. Multiple scandals surround former Colombian VP, rebels mock government

The U.S. Embassy urged Americans to practice "strong personal security practices" due to the presence of terrorist and transnational criminal organizations.

Marquez wants the Cuban system. Petro promises more limited reforms...for now.

Gustavo Petro's plan proposes massive social reform and a change in Colombia's priorities. The price tag is estimated at $250 billion COP.

Otoniel is the leader of the dangerous "Clan del Golfo" based near Colombia's Caribbean coast.

President Petro is in Davos this week, attending the World Economic Forum.