Petro belonged to M-19, born in 1970 as a response to alleged fraud in that year’s presidential elections. It was far smaller than the country’s main guerrilla force, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.
Tag: Latin America
Jan. 6 Hearings Underscore Hard Truths About Democracy
When political leaders face a constitutional crisis, like that of Jan. 6, the process of collectively deciding how to respond can be messy, arbitrary, and sometimes change the nature of the system itself.
U.S. and Latin American Countries Will Commit to Receive More Migrants
A joint declaration is expected to be issued Friday meant to address surging migration rates that have affected nations throughout the region.
U.S. and Latin American Countries Will Commit to Receive More Migrants
A joint declaration is expected to be issued Friday meant to address surging migration rates that have affected nations throughout the region.
Biden to Host Latin American Leaders at Summit in Los Angeles
The president is already the subject of a boycott by some of the region’s most important heads of state, and his agenda is being met with deep skepticism.
Biden to Host Latin American Leaders at Summit in Los Angeles
The president is already the subject of a boycott by some of the region’s most important heads of state, and his agenda is being met with deep skepticism.
Biden’s Summit of the Americas Threatened By Boycotts
Latin American heads of state are threatening to skip the event in Los Angeles, putting at risk the White House’s agenda in a region gripped by upheaval.
Families Reel Outside El Salvador Prisons After Gang Violence Crackdowns
Dozens of women wait outside a detention facility for news of their loved ones after a crackdown on gang violence resulted in the imprisonment of more than 25,000 people.
Covid-19 has been a leading cause of maternal deaths in Latin America, a W.H.O. official says.
Officials say pregnant women in the region face an elevated risk of developing severe disease from a coronavirus infection.
Honduran Supreme Court Ratifies U.S. Extradition Request of Ex-President
The former leader of Honduras is accused of colluding with drug cartels to ship tons of cocaine to the United States in return for financial support for his political party.