Gustavo Petro, ex-candidate for the Colombian presidency, sent a letter to president-elect Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday seeking common ground on several issues. Petro warned, however, that he would not…
Former Polo Democratico presidential candidate Gustavo Petro predicts the end of “Uribismo,” warning that President-elect Juan Manual Santos and outgoing President Alvaro Uribe will fall out with each other, Radio Santa Fe…
Presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos has links to the companies contracted to provide logistical services during Colombia’s election, claims former candidate Gustavo Petro. Speaking to reporters, Petro said that the Partido…
Former M-19 guerrilla and unsuccessful Polo Democratico presidential candidate Gustavo Petro Tweeted that ex-members of the demobilized rebel organization should increase their security measures, following the conviction of retired Colombia army…
Polo Democratico leader Gustavo Petro rejected an offer by Partido de la U presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos to join the Uribista’s “government of national unity.” Following the Green Party’s…
Colombian Green Party presidential candidate Antanas Mockus said Friday that the proposed second round election alliance with left-wing party Polo Democratico failed because the two parties disagreed over the direction…
Polo Democratico leader Gustavo Petro said via Twitter that the Green Party had rejected his proposal of an “agreement of cooperation” to support Green candidate Antanas Mockus in Colombia’s second round…
Colombian political parties Polo Democratico and the Greens will evaluate an “agreement of cooperation” between the two collectives for the second round elections on June 20. Both parties will examine…
Colombian presidential candidate Antanas Mockus will meet Gustavo Petro to discuss whether Polo Democratico will align with the Green Party in the second round presidential election scheduled for June 20.…