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Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:12:24 +0000
Colombia seeks $10B tax revenue hike to finance COVID-19 recovery programs
Colombia’s government seeks an increase in tax revenue of at least $10B to finance its budget and help the poor to overcome the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.… The post Colombia seeks $10B tax revenue hike to finance ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:32:18 +0000
Colombia’s prosecution fails to inquire about allegedly fake testimony in Uribe trial
Colombia’s prosecution bungled the interrogation of an extradited drug trafficker whose allegedly fabricated testimony justified fraud and bribery charges against former President Alvaro Uribe. An assistant of controversial prosecutor Gabriel&#...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:39 +0000
Colombia announces new COVID-19 lockdowns
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque announced partial lockdowns in cities and regions to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks following this week’s Easter holiday. Duque’s announcement came hours after the governor of Antioquia said… The po...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:30:12 +0000
Colombia’s government promised peace funds to ‘grease palms’ for ‘coup’
The administration of Colombia’s president Ivan Duque bribed lawmakers to support postponing next year’s elections, according to senators. According to independent Senator Rodrigo Lara, government officials offered funds meant for… ...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:34 +0000
Colombia’s electoral barons join forces ahead of 2022 elections
Some of Colombia’s most powerful electoral barons have formed a coalition that seeks to confront progressive candidates in the 2022 elections. The coalition of the former governors and mayors is… The post Colombia’s electoral barons...



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