Geopolitics
New York, Aug 7 (JEN): The UN migration agency, IOM, has welcomed Colombia’s decision on Monday to grant nationality status to more than 24,000 Venezuelan babies born inside the country after their parents fled across the border. more
‘Firmly united’ Security Council can bolster Colombia’s efforts to secure lasting peace, says UN envoy

New York, July 20 (JEN): The Colombian peace process is an outstanding example of how much support the United Nations can provide when the Security Council is ‘firmly united’, ...

Venezuelan border returns to calm after intense day: official

Caracas, Feb 25 (Xinhua/UNI): Venezuela's border with Colombia was calm on Sunday, after an intense day over the attempted delivery of unauthorized foreign aid, a top official said.

UN diplomacy: political conflicts to watch in 2019

New York: As the world – and the United Nations – continues to grapple with political crises, we look at the political landscape with Under-Secretary-General for Political Aff ...

Colombian President calls for international support to ensure success of ‘fragile’ peace process

New York,  Describing himself as part of a new generation of Colombians, President Iván Duque Márquez told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that in the ...

Brazil to deploy forces along border with Venezuela

Brasilia: Amid growing tensions, Brazil has announced that it will deploy forces along the Venezuelan border to guarantee law and order.

Colombia's new President Ivan Duque takes office

Bogota: Colombia's new President Ivan Duque took office after he was sworn in at Bogota's Bolivar square on Tuesday.

Despite challenges and ‘unfinished business’, Colombia celebrates progress towards lasting peace, Security Council hears

New York: Amid a long series of challenges, the implementation of the peace process in Colombia is moving forward and has achieved important milestones in recent months, according to a ne ...

Ivan Duque elected Colombia President

Bogota: Ivan Duque, a conservative political newcomer, has been elected as the new President of Colombia, reports said on Monday.

In Colombia, UN chief meets with ex-combatants, expressing hope for future and peace process

New York,Jan 15 (JEN):On the second day of an official visit to Colombia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed hopes for the future and for the pea ...