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Colombia signed the Ottawa Treaty in 1997, but only in 2016 did FARC, its largest guerrilla group, pledge to assist in demining efforts.

Colombia's "Total Peace" plan faces challenges as armed groups fragment over drug and gold profits, hindering President Petro's peace negotiations.

The wild claim came during the appointment ceremony of new National Police head, Brigadier General Carlos Fernando Triana.

Gustavo Petro: "Cocaine is illegal because it is made in Latin America, not because it is worse than whiskey."

While campaigning for president, Gustavo Petro explicitly promised that there would be no expropriation during his term.

The Banco de la República may cut rates by 25bps to 9.25% amid falling inflation.

Gustavo Petro has set an ambitious vision for Colombia, aiming for tourism revenues to rival those from commodities.

Previously, FARC dominated the coca market in areas they controlled. Since the group disarmed, other criminal groups have failed to establish the same level of control.

Chiquita has already pleaded guilty to criminal charges & fined $25 million by the US for the same crimes, and now must compensate victims' families.

"...and I say it once and for all, in projects of law that generate FORCED INVESTMENT in the private financial system of Colombia" - President Gustavo Petro