Assassination Attempt on Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay

Colombian conservative Senator and presidential candidate hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in the head by a 14-year-old during a campaign event. He remains in critical condition. The attacker and others were injured. President Petro condemned the attempt and called for protecting children from violence.

U.S.-Colombia Agreement on Biometric Data Sharing for Migration Management

The U.S. and Colombia have agreed to deploy biometric capabilities to manage migration and stop criminal activity. After a clash between President Trump and Colombia President Petro over deportation flights, an agreement was reached. The use of biometric data will enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's Call for Legalizing Cocaine and Chaotic Government Meeting

Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro called for the legalization of cocaine, claimed it is not worse than whiskey, and hosted a contentious six-hour government meeting where he criticized his ministers' lack of results. The meeting was met with backlash and described as a circus show.