Petro Blocks U.S. Deportation Flights; Trump Responds with Sanctions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has rejected U.S. deportation flights carrying Colombian migrants, marking a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Petro’s decision has intensified tensions between the two countries, leading to immediate retaliatory measures from the Trump administration. Petro, in a statement posted on X, denounced the treatment of migrants as inhumane. “A […]
A Deep Dive into the Historic Cooperation Agreement Between Haiti and Colombia
Haiti and Colombia have deepened their diplomatic and cultural ties with a joint declaration signed in Jacmel, focusing on cooperation in agriculture, security, and humanitarian aid.
Petro Visits Haiti, Apologizes for Colombians’ Role in Jovenel Moïse’s Assassination
Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Jacmel, Haiti, where he delivered a heartfelt apology for the involvement of Colombian mercenaries in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Petro emphasized the historical ties between the two nations and pledged stronger cooperation in trade, security, and humanitarian aid.
Petro Stops Briefly in Dominican Republic Before Historic Visit to Jacmel, Haiti
Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a brief stop in the Dominican Republic before heading to Jacmel, Haiti, for a historic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on trade, security, and humanitarian aid.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Visit Haiti for Landmark Talks
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to visit Jacmel, in Haiti’s South-East department, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The visit, announced by Leslie Voltaire, President of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), is part of an ongoing effort to deepen cooperation between the two nations. Voltaire made the announcement during the launch of the “Mardis de […]
Colombia and Haiti Strengthen Ties with Historic Meeting in La Guajira
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Haitian Transitional Council President Leslie Voltaire held a groundbreaking meeting in La Guajira, Colombia. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, peacebuilding, and humanitarian efforts, marking a significant step in the two nations’ diplomatic relationship.
Colombian President to Honor Haiti’s Independence Legacy in Jacmel Visit
Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to visit Jacmel, Haiti, to pay homage to Haiti’s historical support for Latin American independence. The visit, anticipated as a symbolic gesture, also offers an opportunity to reignite development plans for Jacmel as a cultural and tourism hub.
Gustavo Petro and Haiti’s Leslie Voltaire Forge New Alliance at COP16
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Haitian leader Leslie Voltaire met at COP16 to explore collaborative efforts in security, trade, and youth development, strengthening ties grounded in shared history and regional goals.
Maduro Accuses Duque of Using Pegasus in Haitian President’s Assassination
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused Colombia’s former president Iván Duque of using the Pegasus spyware to orchestrate the assassination of Haiti’s Jovenel Moïse in 2021 and destabilize his own administration, as well as that of Colombian President Gustavo Petro.