Armando Benedetti

Colombian governor says he survived an assasination attempt in oil-rich Arauca province

November 10, 2025

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The governor of Colombia’s Arauca province said Monday that he survived an assassination attempt while traveling between two towns in the country's eastern plains.Gov. Renson...

Colombia’s interior minister resigns as cracks deepen in President Petro’s coalition

February 10, 2025

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian Interior Minister Juan Fernando Cristo resigned on Monday as a political crisis shook the government of President Gustavo Petro, following his decision to appoint...