Bogota mayor accused of press censorship
A Colombian news network has accused Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro of operating a “totalitarian” approach to the press, allegations he calls “insulting.” In an article published on their website Wednesday…
A Colombian news network has accused Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro of operating a “totalitarian” approach to the press, allegations he calls “insulting.” In an article published on their website Wednesday…
The new president of Bogota’s telephone company ETB has announced that its merger with the capital’s energy and water companies has been put on hold, Colombian media reported Tuesday. Saul Kattan…
Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro has taken a stance against bull fighting in the Colombian capital by stating City Hall will not provide any financial support for bull fighting events, Colombian…
Colombia’s capital Bogota will ban the carrying of weapons for a trial period of three months in an attempt to lower the city’s crime rates, the city’s mayor announced Tuesday.…
Colombia’s Prosecutor General has assigned a specialist in crimes against national wealth to investigate the mayor of Bogota Gustavo Petro, Colombia media reported Tuesday. Mayor Petro is alleged to have…
Colombian authorities claimed Sunday to have “identified” a Twitter user sending insulting messages to Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro — a user who has not kept his identity secret. A boy…
Colombian lawmakers want to propose a bill that allows mayors to decree a full ban on carrying weapons as new Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro wants in the capital, newspaper el…
Mayor Gustavo Petro on Monday announced that half of the new Bogota district government will consist of women. Of the 14 appointed executive officials, seven are men and seven are…
Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro does not have the legal authority to decree a ban on carrying arms as vowed in his inaugural speech Sunday, the city’s former and current government…