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Colombian president aims to reduce drug violence and weaken rebels by paying farmers to switch crops
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a plan Monday to reduce coca planting in a northeastern region rattled by rebel attacks by paying farmers while they switch to legal ...
Colombia’s president at a rally calls for a special election on labor and health reforms
President Gustavo Petro has urged supporters to “rebel” against centrist and right-wing politicians who have blocked efforts ...
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Colombia's president says FARC dissident guerrillas are ‘private army’ of Mexican cartels
FARC dissidents, Mexican cartels and local groups fueling escalating conflict in Micay Canyon - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Colombian lawmakers reject Petro-backed labor reform
A Colombian Senate committee rejected on Tuesday a labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro, marking the latest ...
Colombian president calls for referendum on health and labor reforms that have stalled in congress
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will call for a special election in which voters will be able to approve or reject ...
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Colombian president aims to reduce drug violence and weaken rebels by paying farmers to switch crops
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a plan Monday to reduce coca planting in a northeastern region rattled by rebel attacks by paying farmers while they switch to ...
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Colombian president aims to reduce drug violence and weaken rebels by paying farmers to switch crops
Recommended Videos Petro said farmers in Catatumbo will eradicate their coca plantings voluntarily and will be paid by the government while they transition to legal crops. He added that the ...