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It is too early to tell how bilateral relations will play out, with Petro behaving as Castillo’s international advocate.

The two discussed antinarcotics, Venezuelan & Cuban relations, the Peace Process, immigration, and human rights.

On Bogotá’s famous Avenida Séptima (7th Avenue) in Colombia, about where it connects with 76th street near the Russian Embassy, a large mural was painted on a wall. The mural, since painted over, was graffiti art in opposition to “Fracking,” or Hydraulic Fracturing. Known within...

Prior to the OAS General Assembly held last month in Medellín, Colombia, member countries of the Organization of American States proposed to strengthen the use of technology to combat corruption in The Americas. “According to the Corruption Perception Index prepared by...

For the second time in history, Medellín has been chosen to host the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). The decision was made by resolution after Colombia offered motions to organize and host the meeting to be held between June 26 and 28, 2019....

Medellín will play host to the 2019 General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the hemisphere-wide non-governmental organization announced this week. The 49th edition of the annual marquee event, which the OAS said in September would be held in Colombia...

"We have taken the issue of cybersecurity very seriously," said Asobancaria President Santiago Castro.

“This year marked 70 years since the founding of the OAS in Bogotá. For our government it will be an honor," said Colombian diplomat Alejandro Ordoñez.

Latin America's ability to end extreme poverty and boost prosperity will depend "to a very large degree on the social inclusion of Afro-descendants," says the World Bank.

While the situation on the border remains dire, IACHR head Margarette Macaulay praised a Colombian response that has been "without a doubt, an example for the region and the world.”