The Latest Breaking News from Gustavo Petro

Attack on presidential candidate is oreminiscent of some of the darkest chapters of the country’s history

Colombian Senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe he remains in critical condition but is showing signs of neurological improvement four days after being shot in the head

Miguel Uribe still fighting for his life, his wife says, after attack allegedly by 15-year-old who is in custody

The 39-year-old senator was attacked during a campaign event

Prominent oppostion politician fighting for his life after being shot three times during campaign rally in Bogotá

Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after the attack on Saturday, which is being investigated by the authorities.

It’s been almost nine years since Colombia celebrated a landmark peace agreement between one guerrilla group and the government, and three years since President Gustavo Petro vowed “total peace.” But in reality, the country’s decades-long internal conflict continues – making it one of the oldest in the world.

Colombia has seen a surge in the number of female inmates – many poor, from rural areas and convicted of drug offences. Now a radical scheme could release thousands to support their families

Colombia’s unions have begun a 48-hour strike to support a referendum proposed by President Gustavo Petro to let voters to decide whether to overhaul the country’s labor laws