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    Colombia's First Leftist President Charts a New Path on Venezuela

    Gustavo Petro has rejected the failed "diplomatic siege" of his predecessors. But he also wants to see a more democratic Venezuela.

    Omar Ocampo
    Nov 24, 2022

    New Colombian President Gustavo Petro's plan to reestablish diplomatic relations with Venezuela was officially completed this November when Petro met his counterpart Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.

    Petro has sent a signal to opposition parties in Colombia and the international community, particularly the United States, to rethink its approach if they hope to improve relations and achieve a successful political transition in Venezuela.

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    Migrants Flown to Martha's Vineyard Sue DeSantis Over 'Fraudulent' Scheme

    "These immigrants, who are pursuing the proper channels for lawful immigration status in the United States, experienced cruelty akin to what they fled in their home country," the suit alleges.

    Brett Wilkins
    Sep 20, 2022

    Lawyers representing Venezuelan migrants who were recently flown to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts on orders from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday alleging the Republican and his state's transportation secretary perpetrated a "fraudulent and discriminatory scheme" against them.

    "Defendants manipulated them, stripped them of their dignity, deprived them of their liberty, bodily autonomy, due process, and equal protection under law."

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    Petro, Lula, and the 2024 Venezuelan Election

    I'm absolutely sure I don't want any of the opposition "leaders" anywhere near Miraflores Palace. On the other hand, I feel that institutional Chavismo needs to change its way of doing politics

    Jessica Dos Santos
    Jul 17, 2022

    Last month I followed Colombia's elections very closely. Unlike many of my countrymen, I'm very passionate about the history and affairs of our closest neighbor. To be completely honest, I thought Petro was not going to make it.

    How can voters be convinced, or regained, with the wear and tear that comes with 20 years in power? And is this still Hugo Chavez's political project?

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