Iván Duque8 Aug 2022War on drugs a 'failure', new Colombia leader warnsPresident Gustavo Petro is demanding a new global strategy to tackle his nation's drugs industry.8 Aug 2022Latin America & Caribbean20 Jun 2022Colombia elects ex-rebel as first left-wing leaderGustavo Petro, the former mayor of Bogota and ex-rebel fighter, defeats a millionaire businessman.20 Jun 2022Latin America & Caribbean20 Nov 2021Colombia's leader rebukes Nazi-themed police eventPresident Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands.20 Nov 2021Latin America & Caribbean8 Jul 2021Colombia used lethal force in protests - reportAn international rights body condemns the response to anti-government protests, in which dozens died.8 Jul 2021Latin America & Caribbean26 Jun 2021Colombia offers reward after president attackedPresident Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday.26 Jun 2021Latin America & Caribbean25 Jun 2021Colombian president's helicopter hit by gunfireIván Duque says his aircraft was fired on while he was flying near the border with Venezuela.25 Jun 2021Latin America & Caribbean6 Jun 2021Colombia protests spur police reform by presidentThe modernisation plan comes after weeks of anti-government protests and dozens of deaths.6 Jun 2021Latin America & Caribbean31 May 2021Why Colombia's protests are unlikely to fizzle outThe government has agreed to hold talks with protest leaders but divisions run deep.31 May 2021Latin America & Caribbean30 May 2021UN calls for inquiry into Colombia protest deathsTroops are patrolling the city of Cali after weeks of violent anti-government demonstrations.30 May 2021Latin America & Caribbean