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

Despite Iván Cepeda's strong showing in the primary, weak turnout may indicate that Colombians are tired of Gustavo Petro's populist antics and "revolutionary" politics.

The court ruled the lower court’s conviction flawed, citing serious errors and bias that violated the former president's due process rights.

The verdict marks the first criminal conviction of a former head of state in Colombia's history. An appeal is almost certain.

The trial against former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002–2010) has entered a crucial phase, with delicate testimony from numerous paramilitary leaders.

This trial represents an unprecedented legal challenge in Colombia, as no former president has ever faced such proceedings.

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

Gringos gone wild! “Cannabis Jimmy,” Californian pot producer caught near Medellín; Uribe's prosecution, extreme job loss, drought conditions

Petro's initiative depends on cooperation and good faith from myriad criminal groups

"The secret US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) list said Alvaro Uribe was 'dedicated to collaboration with the Medellin Cartel at high government levels' & was 'a close personal friend of Pablo Escobar' who had “worked for the Medellin Cartel." Declassified US Government...