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On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, James Ross is back in the host's chair to discuss a couple of controversial topics, one from the UK and one from Colombia. Firstly in the UK, where an undercover BBC reporter reportedly accessed adult gaming centres (AGCs) in South England while on a self-exclusion list, raising concerns about player safety. The guys discuss the response from John Bollum, BACTA President who called for "unity within the sector" to quickly address any mistakes and emphasised the industry's commitment to "the highest standards in the UK". James and Vik also cover common criticisms levelled at AGCs, such as their location in poverty-stricken areas and late operating hours, and explore the significant pushback from 39 local governments, who co-signed a letter to the DCMS Secretary calling for increased controls, particularly regarding planning applications.In the second part of the pod, the guys delve into the sensational controversy surrounding the state-run Medellin lottery, where a £3 million jackpot winner was revealed to be Louisa Jamo, the wife of the lottery's deputy boss. They clue you in on the fallout, including the investigation into the scandal by Coljuegos, and even Colombian President Gustavo Petro sharing the story on social media, highlighting the critical nature and integrity concerns surrounding the situation.Host: James RossGuests: Viktor KayedProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

The Fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Forum has just taken place in Beijing.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chilean President Gabriel Boric and Colombian President Gustavo Petro were among those in attendance.Meanwhile, Columbia has formally agreed to join the Belt and Road Initiative.What's driving the closer ties between China and the Latin America and Caribbean nations? And what does this mean for the unity of the Global South?Host Zhao Ying is joined by Cao Ting, Director of Center for Latin American Studies of Fudan University; Pedro Steenhagen, PhD candidate in International Politics at Fudan University and Consultant at the China Desk of Brazil's Daniel Law; Fernando Munoz Bernal, Founder of Media Without Means, a platform aimed at combating misinformation by giving local voices a chance to share their stories.

U.S. President Donald Trump removes national security advisor Mike Waltz who has been facing criticism since the Signal group chat leak. Ukraine's president hails the minerals deal with the U.S. as an equal and fair agreement. Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls on millions to mobilize for a proposed labor reform.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro made headlines all over the world after claiming cocaine was 'no worse than whisky' during a live broadcast of a government meeting. During a six-hour ministerial meeting – broadcast live for the first time ever – the President also suggested the global cocaine industry could be 'easily dismantled' if the drug were legalised worldwide. Sarah Helm from the NZ Drug Foundation joined the Afternoons team to explain why President Petro may have felt the need to bring this up - citing the death toll caused by the region's war on cocaine and other drugs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arab nations slam Netanyahu's comments for Palestinian state on Saudi land "Arab nations have fiercely rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal of a Palestinian state on Saudi land. Saudi Arabia slammed the idea as a diversion from Israel's actions in Gaza, while the Arab League called it ""detached from reality."" The Saudi foreign ministry said Netanyahu's statements aim to divert attention from the continuous crimes committed against Palestinians in Gaza. Regional outrage followed, with Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates denouncing the remarks as violations of international law." No power can force Palestinians out of their homeland: Türkiye "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that no force can expel Palestinians from their homeland. ""Palestine, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, belongs to the Palestinians,"" Erdogan said. Speaking in Istanbul before departing for Malaysia, another nation opposing Israeli war in the region, Erdogan dismissed US proposals on Gaza, calling them unworthy of discussion." Dozens killed in terror attack in Mali "At least 25 gold miners were killed, and 13 injured in a brutal terrorist ambush near Mali's Gao region, the army confirmed. The attack targeted a convoy of miners under military escort. In swift retaliation, Malian forces eliminated 19 terrorists. The assault, near Kobe, saw militants fire on fleeing civilians. No group has claimed responsibility, however, Daesh and Al-Qaeda-linked factions operate in the area." Colombia's Petro urges ministers to resign ahead of reshuffle "Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for the resignation of his entire cabinet ahead of an approaching reshuffle. The decision came after Environment Minister Susana Muhamad's resignation in protest of Petro's appointment of Armando Benedetti, citing concerns. Petro says the changes aim to better fulfill his administration's mandate." US funnelled $472 million for 'state propaganda': WikiLeaks "WikiLeaks has unveiled shocking details in a report, claiming that the US funnelled $472.6 million into Internews Network—a global non-governmental organisation accused of covert censorship and media control. USAspending data shows 87% of the funding —equivalent to $415 million — came from USAID, while the US State Department added $57 million. With ties to Soros and Clinton initiatives, Wikileaks also said Internews trained 9,000 journalists and backed social media censorship. As Trump freezes USAID's budget, critics call it a “state propaganda network.”"

  Aaron and Bryce discuss a number of significant and/or bizarre recent events, including: Colombian President Gustavo Petro's resistance to Yankee imperialism The spectacular release of Hamas' female IDF hostages Trump's Executive Order on the JFK/MLK/RFK assassinations Trump's conquest of Greenland Europe's rolling implosion Elon Musk's strange nazi tic! Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

Apparently cocaine ain't that bad! According to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, he said legalised cocaine could be "sold like wine". He also said it's no worse that whiskey. Not sure if trusting the world's biggest cocaine producer is a good call. Also on the show, Jake speaks to syndicated columnist Ron Hart about his latest column regarding DOGE and Elon Musk. We also react to a tease from Stephen A. Smith on a potential 2028 run as President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – President Trump's immigration policy faced a major test when Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deported citizens. In response, Trump threatened crippling tariffs and sanctions, forcing Petro to back down. This bold move reinforced Trump's “peace through strength” strategy, ensuring nations comply with U.S. immigration policies to avoid economic consequences.

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” Sara has a deportation tracker! Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro got into an argument on social media over the deportation of criminal illegal aliens from the U.S. back to Colombia. Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump won and President Petro reversed course. Dr. Phil assists Tom Homan with ICE arrests in the sanctuary city of Chicago. JD Vance destroys CBS' Margaret Brennan during an interview on "Face the Nation." China has made its own AI called DeepSeek, and it may be outperforming our own ChatGPT. This resulted in the stock market taking a major plunge. Nevertheless, Paul and Nancy Pelosi's portfolio remains unscathed. Pete Hegseth is setting a new standard for the U.S. military as he takes up his new position as secretary of defense. GUEST: Sara is joined today by Blaze contributor Matthew Marsden. Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor: Get their 3-Week QuickStart for only $19.95 – that's less than a dollar a day. Call 1-800-4-Relief. Or visit http://www.ReliefFactor.com. My Patriot Supply: Right now, they're offering $50 off their 4-Week Food Kit. Go to http://www.preparewithsara.com now to grab yours.  "Brave the Dark": I encourage you to see‬‭ "Brave the Dark‬‭." In theaters this Friday. Get your tickets today at‬‬‬‬ http://www.Angel.com/SARA.‬‬‬‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Progressives are poised to lead a democratic revival. Dr. Richard Wolff details the inconvenient truths of America's failed capitalism. Colombian President Gustavo Petro stood up to Trump's bullying.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I am joined by Dr. Steve Pettit, President of South Carolina's Palmetto Family Council, President Trump pushes back hard against Colombian President Gustavo Petro for turning away planes loaded with illegal immigrants with criminal records, VP Vance schools CBS's Margaret Brennan on the vetting of refugees, President Trump pardons 23 pro-lifers, and signs an Executive Order ending transgender ideology in the U.S. military.

Over the weekend, the U.S. and Colombia had a spat over U.S. deportation flights of Colombian migrants. President Trump threatened a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Colombia after the country's president turned away two U.S. military aircraft full of detained Colombian migrants. Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim with the way the migrants were treated, claiming the Trump Admin. treated the migrants “like criminals.” Petro also threatened to increase Colombian tariffs on U.S. goods by 25% before a deal was reached.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Over the weekend, the U.S. and Colombia had a spat over U.S. deportation flights of Colombian migrants. President Trump threatened a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Colombia after the country's president turned away two U.S. military aircraft full of detained Colombian migrants. Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim with the way the migrants were treated, claiming the Trump Admin. treated the migrants “like criminals.” Petro also threatened to increase Colombian tariffs on U.S. goods by 25% before a deal was reached.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

President Donald Trump taught Colombian President Gustavo Petro why America is to be respected after deportation flight controversy, Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense and then took the media to task this weekend over the idea that illegal immigrants have been properly vetted, Immigration & Customs Enforcement deportation raids have ramped up across the country, and more!GUEST: Josh FirestineDOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsBrought to you by Truth SocialConnect your Mug Club account to Rumble and enjoy Rumble Premium: https://support.locals.com/en/article/how-do-i-connect-my-locals-account-to-my-rumble-account-on-rumble-vhd2st/SOURCES: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-january-27-2025Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumNEW MERCH! https://crowdershop.com/Subscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo

Gullible Republicans have really been proving what they're made of recently, including Susan Collins, who claims Trump wants to root out corruption, even though his whole life has been a fraud—the water, the university, and "The Apprentice," just for starters. Meanwhile, the presidents of Mexico and Colombia are showing that they're not going to bend over in service of Trump's vanity. Plus, JD's Johnny-come-lately Catholicism, and the tech titans's clash with DEI may be helping the US lose the lead in AI.  Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller. show notes: Colombian President Gustavo Petro's statement on Twitter (hit translate post) Timothée Chalamet on SNL

Donald Trump threatened Colombia with sanctions and tariffs after it rejected his abuse of immigrants. Colombian President Gustavo Petro hit back against the US attacks, declaring, "We are not a colony!" Ben Norton analyzes Latin America's resistance to meddling by Trump and his neoconservative Secretary of State Marco Rubio. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ8YZEecJgE Topics 0:00 Trump admin's hawkish foreign policy 0:30 Neocon Marco Rubio 1:30 Colombia: from US puppet to target 2:24 Marco Rubio's attacks on Gustavo Petro 3:51 Israel-Palestine 5:21 US attacks on Latin America 5:58 Trump sanctions & tariffs Colombia 7:31 Humiliation of immigrants 9:10 Colombia responds with tariffs on US 10:25 US meddling fuels immigration 12:42 (CLIP) Trump on 'taking over' Venezuela 12:54 Latin America fights back 14:02 Honduras threatens to close US military base 14:40 Illegal US immigration in Colombia 15:22 China's relations with Latin America 16:49 Latin American right bows down to USA 19:30 Ecuador's US puppet president 20:40 Petro's open letter to Trump 32:23 Global South stands up 33:12 (CLIP) Trump wants to 'expand' US empire 33:43 US imperialism 34:24 Outro

Trumps hardball game with Colombian President Gustavo Petro ends shortly after it began with a Trump win.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stood up to Trump's bullying. The MAGA vs MAGA feud is on, and the oligarchs are winning. To Defend Democracy From Trump, the MSM Must Cover People's Movements. #PDRK

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Today, Jess, Morgan, Amy, and Matt dive into the weekend's hot story regarding Colombia's refusal to accept U.S. military planes carrying deported immigrants. This refusal resulted in President Trump announcing tariffs and sanctions targeting the country, Colombian President Gustavo Petro's announcement of retaliatory tariffs, and a late night statement from the White House indicating that Bogota had accepted all of President Trump's terms and that flights would resume. How might this episode impact U.S.-Colombia relations moving forward? What would a trade war with Colombia have looked like? How might Trump's early diplomatic approach highlighted here affect long-term relationships with allies?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/01/26/trump-colombia-deportation-flights-migrants-tariffs/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/world/americas/colombia-us-deportation-flights.html https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-petro-will-not-allow-us-planes-return-migrants-2025-01-26/ Follow our experts on Twitter: @morganlroach@amykmitchell@NotTVJessJones @WMattHaydenLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/ZMYKd4Jh6WE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you Elwyn Hudson, Becky, Maureen Spurr, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Our Democracy Is in Peril, But Progressives Are Poised to Lead Its Revival: It's only progressives who not only propose changes to the system supported by the majority but also practice a form of politics that the public embraces. [More]* Richard Wolff, UMass professor, details the inconvenient truths about America's failed capitalism: Professor Richard Wolff visited Politics Done Right to describe the congruency between feudalism, slavery, and capitalism using the plight of Americans' income and wealth inequalities. [More]* AT LAST! Colombian President Gustavo Petro stood up to Trump's bullying on immigrants' return: Unlike some European leaders, Colombian President Gustavo Petro did not just succumb to Trump's commands. He turned two American military planes with immigrants around. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Join me for my next live video in the app* AT LAST! Colombian President Gustavo Petro stood up to Trump's bullying on immigrants' return: Unlike some European leaders, Colombian President Gustavo Petro did not just succumb to Trump's commands. He turned two American military planes with immigrants around. [More]* The MAGA vs MAGA feud is on, and the oligarchs are beating the white nationalists. OOPS!: The fight feud between white nationalist Steve Bannon and Oligarch Elon Musk is on. And the oligarchs are winning. [More]* To Defend Democracy From Trump, the Mainstream Press Must Cover Peoples' Movements: Without the media covering the actions, litigation, initiatives, and reports of civic institutions and labor unions, little or nothing will flow from their efforts. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Part 1 - Neville James receives the most recent forecast from the National Weather Service. On the Table Talk, Neville James is joined by Almando 'Rocky' Liburd and Donald 'Ducks' Cole to discuss President Donald Trump's decision to postpone tariffs and sanctions after Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to the "unrestricted acceptance" of US military flights deporting migrants.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a bill this week that bans bullfights. The ban was only approved after months of heated debates in the parliament. The legislation will allow for a transition period of three years after which the ban will fully take effect and bullrings will be turned into cultural and sporting venues.

This Day in Legal History: LaGrand ICJ CaseOn June 27, 2001, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) made a landmark ruling in the LaGrand case, Germany v. United States, affirming that foreign nationals must be informed of their right to contact their home country's embassy following an arrest. This case revolved around brothers Karl and Walter LaGrand, German nationals who were arrested in Arizona in 1982 for murder and armed robbery. Arizona authorities failed to inform the brothers of their right to consular assistance as stipulated by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.Despite a 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding their convictions, Germany brought the case to the ICJ, which issued a provisional order to stay the executions. Nonetheless, Arizona proceeded with the executions that same year. The ICJ's 2001 ruling declared that the U.S. had violated both the Vienna Convention and the ICJ's provisional order.This decision underscored the importance of consular notification and reinforced international legal standards for the treatment of foreign nationals. It also highlighted the binding nature of ICJ provisional measures and the obligation of states to comply with international treaty obligations.Of course, having said all of that, the brothers LaGrand were still executed in contravention of both the ICJ and the Vienna Convention–so the degree to which decisions by either are truly binding is at least a matter of debate. The families of victims murdered by a Chiquita-funded paramilitary group will receive around $1,300 per victim, while their lawyer, Paul Wolf, is set to earn over $4 million in fees from the settlement. This payout is significantly lower than a recent verdict awarding millions per plaintiff. Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the settlement, arguing that it devalues Colombian lives.The settlement, affecting about 2,500 victims' families, came after a landmark jury verdict awarded $38.3 million to 16 victims' families. Chiquita, accused of paying paramilitary groups to quell regional unrest, claimed these payments were made under duress, but the jury rejected this defense. Salvatore Mancuso, a former paramilitary leader, confirmed Chiquita's payments in an interview.The lowest award from the recent verdict was $2 million, much higher than the settlement amount, which must be shared among family members. Wolf will collect over $4 million from the settlement, whether or not his clients accept the deal.This settlement has sparked additional legal actions and court filings in Florida, where other lawyers aim to secure more funds for victims. Senior District Judge Kenneth A. Marra must decide if there will be a cap on payments to families. Chiquita argued that Colombian law limits damages to about $52,000 per victim, while other plaintiff lawyers disputed this, citing a Colombian court ruling against such caps.Wolf defended the settlement, stating it was better to secure something for his clients than risk getting nothing. The settlement agreement has complicated efforts to reach a global deal for all victims' families, but other plaintiffs' attorneys remain committed to pursuing more substantial compensation.‘Life of a Colombian' Insulted by Chiquita's $1,300 PayoutOn June 26, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Portage, Indiana mayor James Snyder, overturning his federal corruption conviction for accepting $13,000 from a truck company awarded city contracts. The 6-3 decision, authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, determined that federal law does not criminalize state and local officials accepting gratuities, such as gift cards or lunches, given as tokens of appreciation after official acts. The ruling, supported by the court's conservative justices and opposed by the liberal justices, emphasized that regulating such gratuities should be left to state and local governments, not federal prosecutors.Snyder was initially convicted and sentenced to nearly two years in prison for soliciting a payment in connection with government contracts, which he claimed was a consulting fee. The Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had upheld his conviction, leading to his appeal to the Supreme Court. In dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson argued that the decision weakens federal efforts to combat public corruption and leaves the prosecution of serious corrupt practices in doubt.This ruling follows the court's trend of narrowing the scope of federal corruption laws, similar to its decision last year to overturn the bribery conviction of an ex-aide to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.US Supreme Court narrows reach of federal corruption law | ReutersThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sanctioned Boeing for releasing confidential details about the ongoing investigation into a 737 MAX mid-air emergency. Boeing is accused of violating investigative regulations by disclosing non-public information and speculating on potential causes of the January 5 Alaska Airlines door plug blowout during a media briefing. As a result, Boeing will retain its status as a party to the investigation but will lose access to information produced during the probe and will not be allowed to ask questions at the upcoming investigative hearing in August.The NTSB's action has heightened tensions between Boeing and government agencies, especially as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) considers criminal charges against Boeing for violating a 2021 settlement agreement related to previous 737 MAX crashes. The NTSB will coordinate with the DOJ's Fraud Division regarding Boeing's unauthorized information releases.In February, the NTSB noted the door panel in the Alaska Airlines incident was missing four key bolts. The unauthorized release revealed that Boeing provided unverified information and opinions to the media, which the NTSB had not approved. This incident adds to a series of conflicts between Boeing and the NTSB, including a recent delay in providing employee names involved in the 737 MAX door team, and criticism of Boeing's portrayal of the investigation.The NTSB emphasized that its investigation aims to determine the probable cause of the accident rather than assign individual blame. This latest sanction underscores ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges facing Boeing as it navigates compliance and safety issues.NTSB sanctions Boeing over release of 737 MAX investigation details, flags to DOJ | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Colombian President Gustavo Petro made energy transition one of his 2022 presidential campaign's flagship policies. He pledged to replace fossil fuels with renewables and turn Ecopetrol, the fourth largest oil company in Latin America, into the region's most influential green-energy firm. In this podcast episode, our Research Director Paz Gómez discusses her investigation on the reliability and state of Colombia's energy transition plan. She explains why, in the meantime, the lack of legal certainty has made his policy typical of populist pledges from Latin American caudillos. Read the investigation here: https://impunityobserver.com/2024/04/15/colombias-greenwashing-venezuelan-regime-steps-in-with-fossil-fuels/

*) Prepping for Rafah invasion, Israel orders 40,000 tents from China Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the purchase of 40,000 tents from China to be set up in besieged Gaza, Israeli media reported, in preparation for a ground invasion of Rafah. It comes as Netanyahu downplayed global fears of a humanitarian catastrophe if Israel launches a planned ground invasion into Gaza's southernmost city, where more than 1.5 million displaced Palestinians have taken refuge. Speaking to a US Congressional delegation visiting Israel, Netanyahu said people sheltering in Rafah will be able to move away from the fighting. *) Biden team official flags plausible genocide in Gaza, resigns in protest A US State Department official has resigned in protest of the Biden administration's support for Israel's war on Gaza. Annelle Sheline, who worked as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, accused Washington of “directly enabling” a plausible genocide in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Sheline wrote in an article for CNN that she was “unable to serve an administration that enables such atrocities,” and resigned. *) F-16s won't change anything in Ukraine battlefield: Putin Russian news agencies quoted President Vladimir Putin as telling military pilots that if Western countries supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters, the aircraft will not alter the situation on the battlefield. Putin said the fighters can carry nuclear weapons and Moscow would have to take account of that in its military planning. Putin's remarks followed comments by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that the F-16 aircraft should arrive in Ukraine in the coming months. *) Colombia kicks out Argentine diplomats after Milei calls Petro ‘terrorist' Colombia has ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation, Colombia's Foreign Ministry said. It cited “denigrating” comments by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President Gustavo Petro. In a recent interview with news channel CNN, which has not yet been aired in full, Milei called Petro a “terrorist”, “murderer” and “communist”. *) Vinicius Junior breaks down as he laments racism in Spanish football Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Junior broke down in tears at a news conference as he spoke about the racism he suffered in Spain. The 23-year-old forward said, “Playing football is important, but the fight against racism is very important.” Vinicius said that racism is a global problem and noted that football's governing bodies could all “do more things.”

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drugs, like Fentanyl, while Colombia has announced its support for a public health-focused approach to the global drug trade. Blinken and Colombian President Gustavo Petro were speaking at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna. The New Zealand Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

*) Israel shells Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza, kills many At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Israeli army's shelling of Indonesian Hospital and its surroundings in northern Gaza, medical sources said. The sources added that the Israeli army was firing live bullets at anyone moving outside the hospital's door. The assault led to the extensive destruction of the facility, the sources said, adding that the death toll is increasing. *) Colombia's president slams Netanyahu, compares him to Herod Colombia's president said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a “crazy man” who is “killing many people” in Gaza in the style of Herod. Herod was the king of Judea who ordered the slaughter of innocents according to the Christian New Testament. Colombian President Gustavo Petro also criticised the US for supporting Israel's war on Palestine's Gaza, saying, “The Israeli capital owns American banking.” *) European outcry grows over Israel's Gaza war, sparks widespread protests People across Europe have continued to take to the streets to express solidarity with Palestine and condemn ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. Braving rainy weather, some 2,000 people gathered in Amsterdam over the weekend, carrying Palestinian flags and chanting slogans including, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” “Ceasefire now,” and “Stop genocide in Palestine.” A protester Cillia Ferrier maintained that what was happening in Palestine was apartheid, while another demonstrator, Bart, urged the Dutch government to stop Israel. *) Turkish Center for Combating Disinformation rejects Israeli claim that Hamas killed innocent person A claim by Israel that the Palestinian group Hamas killed an innocent person based on images depicting an execution was not accurate, Türkiye's Center for Combating Disinformation said. The centre, which falls under Türkiye's Communications Directorate, said on X that the images in question were taken during the public execution of a drug trafficker in Iran in the year 2014. Meanwhile, Turkish Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said the centre has, since October 7, exposed over 100 international false news regarding Israel's attacks on Gaza and revealed the truth. *) Australia beats India to win Cricket World Cup for sixth time as Head hits 137 Australia won the cricket World Cup for a record-extending sixth time, ending India's dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a low-scoring finale. A heavily pro-Indian crowd inside the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium was silenced as Australia overpowered India by chasing down the target of 241. The victory has helped Australia regain its status as the kings of one-day international cricket, adding to its 50-over world titles in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015.

Contrary to the popular narrative, Americans overwhelmingly agree on a startling range of issues. So why is there such a disconnect between what Americans want and what Americans get?  Robert Weissman, President of Public Citizen, and co-author of the book “The Corporate Sabotage of America” identifies the culprits and outlines what we, the people, can do about it. Then, Ralph welcomes Ambassador Chas Freeman, who brings his vast diplomatic experience and historical insight to bear on the ongoing collective punishment raining down on the people of Gaza.Robert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency, to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. ​​For 20 years, he edited the Multinational Monitor magazine, and as the President of Public Citizen, Weissman has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations and the wealthy have over our democracy. He is the author, with Joan Claybrook, of The Corporate Sabotage of America's Future And What We Can Do About It.More than three in four people want to have CEOs held accountable for the crimes they commit. Eight in ten think the minimum wage is too low. Four in five support paid family leave, and on and on and on. By way of context, those are not regular numbers when you get polls. In fact, if you ask people, “Does the earth revolve around the sun?” only 80% of Americans agree that the earth revolves around the sun. So, when you get numbers in the 90% or 85%, these are extraordinary levels of national agreement.Robert WeissmanIf you step back from the immediate moment, I think the big-picture story is that the bounds of what's considered important—or the policy solutions that are considered acceptable or reasonable—are really constructed by corporations and their lobbyists, and that's the problem we face every day.Robert WeissmanAmbassador Chas Freeman is a senior fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, ambassador to Saudi Arabia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Chargé d'affaires at both Bangkok and Beijing. Ambassador Freeman is the author of several well-received books on statecraft and diplomacy, including The Diplomat's Dictionary, America's Misadventures in the Middle East, and America's Continuing Misadventures in the Middle East.I think one of the great pieces of collateral damage from this (Israeli/Gaza conflict) is the United Nations Charter, international law, and the credibility of these institutions at the UN. But more particularly, I think the next time Americans lecture foreigners about human rights, they're not going to laugh at us—they're going to sneer. Because this is such a tremendous demonstration of hypocrisy on our part.Ambassador Chas FreemanIt (the bombing of Gaza) is a gross violation of any standard of human rights. And the fact that we support it is discrediting us. We started out claiming that the eyes of the world were upon us, and we should shine like a city on the hill. I think much of the world looks at us now and they see dead babies in rubble, not a shining city on the hill.Ambassador Chas FreemanIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. On Tuesday, political titans like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries rallied in support of Israel in Washington. While supposedly condemning antisemitism, the speakers were joined by Pastor John Hagee, a rabid Christian Zionist who wrote in his book Jerusalem Countdown: A Warning to the World that Hitler was a "half-breed Jew" he was sent by God, as a "hunter," to persecute Europe's Jews and drive them towards "the only home God ever intended for the Jews to have – Israel." John McCain rejected Hagee's endorsement in the 2008 presidential campaign. Meanwhile, the Intercept reports that the ADL plans to add Jewish peace rallies to their map of antisemitic incidents.2. Axios is out with a report on an “internal State Department dissent memo [which] accuses President Biden of "spreading misinformation" on the Israel-Hamas war and alleges that Israel is committing "war crimes" in Gaza.” Axios continues “The memo — signed by 100 State Department and USAID employees — urges senior U.S. officials to reassess their policy toward Israel and demand a ceasefire in Gaza, where more than 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war.” This memo comes as the State Department is attempting to establish red lines on Israeli aggression, with Secretary of State Blinken stating “The United States believes key elements [for peace] should include no forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Not now, not after the war…No reoccupation of Gaza after the conflict ends. No attempt to blockade or besiege Gaza. No reduction in the territory of Gaza,” per the Washington Post.3. Al Mayadeen reports that Colombian President Gustavo Petro will cosponsor Algeria's war crimes case against Israel at the International Criminal Court. Petro has previously voiced support for ICC action, stating “what is happening in Gaza are crimes against humanity.” TimesLIVE reports South Africa's Foreign Minister Zane Dangor is also calling for an ICC investigation of Israeli leaders for “war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide,” stressing that “Failure to do so will exacerbate the growing cynicism that international law is applied selectively for political purposes.”4. From the Huffington Post: “Staffers from more than two dozen Democratic [congressional] offices say they are receiving an unprecedented number of calls and emails demanding for members to support a cease-fire…“Let it go to voicemail” was the prevailing guidance in several offices, one staffer said.” Yasmine Taeb of Mpower Change, a Muslim advocacy group lobbying on behalf of the ceasefire resolution, said there have been over 380,000 letters sent to the House alone. Last week, more than 100 staffers staged a walkout calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.5. Journalists have also begun speaking up for Palestine. Over 1,200 journalists have signed a letter “condemn[ing] Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urg[ing] integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians.” The letter names many of the reporters injured or killed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza, including Mohammad Abu Hassir, who was killed along with 42 of his family members in a strike on his home. The journalists write “This is our job: to hold power to account. Otherwise we risk becoming accessories to genocide.”6. Pro-Palestine protesters have also been taking the fight directly to the arms manufacturers. CT Insider reports protesters “blocked entrances at Colt…to protest…the gun manufacturer's sale of arms to Israel.”  Protester Mika Zarazvand is quoted saying that Israel is requesting 24,000 guns from the United States, and “we know that two-thirds of them are going to come from Colt.” In Arizona, the Tucson Coalition for Palestine staged a “die-in” blocking the roads to Raytheon's facilities, according to Arizona Public Media. Meanwhile in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 50 protesters chained themselves to the door of Elbit systems, decrying the company for profiting “from genocide” per NBC 10 Boston.7. Abed Ayoub, Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, reports that 5 U.S. citizens from Pennsylvania were “seriously injured after their bus out of Gaza was bombed. The family was on the State Department list of evacuees, and followed instructions.” Instead of speaking out for these victims, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has instead been antagonizing pro-Palestine protesters. At a recent veterans protest in favor of ceasefire, Fetterman laughed at veterans being arrested and waved an Israeli flag at them, per progressive veterans group About Face.9. In other news, details of the SAG-AFTRA deal have been released. In a note to members, the Guild wrote “In a contract valued at over one billion dollars in new wages and benefit plan funding, we have achieved a deal of extraordinary scope that includes "above-pattern" minimum compensation increases, unprecedented provisions for consent and compensation that will protect members from the threat of AI, and for the first time establishing a streaming participation bonus. Our Pension & Health caps have been substantially raised, which will bring much needed value to our plans. In addition, the deal includes numerous improvements for multiple categories including outsize compensation increases for background performers, and critical contract provisions protecting diverse communities.” A full summary of the deal is available at SAG-AFTRA.org.10. Finally, ProPublica reports that for the first time, the Supreme Court has adopted a code of conduct intended to avoid improper outside influence on the Justices. This code establishes guidelines for acceptance of gifts and recusal standards, both of which have become major points of contention following ProPublica's reporting on Harlan Crowe's influence network targeting Justice Thomas. However, the publication is quick to note that this code does not come equipped with any sort of enforcement mechanism. Law Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted saying “Even the most stringent and aggressive ethics rules don't mean all that much if there's no mechanism for enforcing them. And the justices' unwillingness to even nod toward that difficulty kicks the ball squarely back into Congress' court.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

①China's foreign minister calls for peace in phone conversations with Israeli and Palestinian counterparts. Is the Gaza crisis a test of China's Middle East peace diplomacy? (00:53) ②Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to the United States later this week to meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken and President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan. What's at stake in his trip? (13:58) ③China says it has maintained extreme patience on the Ren'ai Jiao issue. We explore the latest incident between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea? (24:46) ④Wall Street brokerages have raised China's 2023 economic growth forecast. (35:07) ⑤We take a look at Colombian President Gustavo Petro's state visit to China. (45:03)

Colombian President Gustavo Petro joins Democracy Now! for an exclusive broadcast interview after his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he spoke of the need to end wars and stop the climate crisis.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro joins Democracy Now! for an exclusive broadcast interview after his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he spoke of the need to end wars and stop the climate crisis.

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Headlines for September 21, 2023; Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Ukraine, Palestine & Why Latin America Rejects Western Hypocrisy; World Must Decarbonize Before “Point of No Return” on Climate Crisis: Colombian President Gustavo Petro; Lift the Blockade on Venezuela & Cuba: Colombian President Petro Warns U.S. Sanctions Are Driving Migration; Colombian President Gustavo Petro Denounces U.S. Intervention in Americas, from Chilean Coup to Drug War

Headlines for September 21, 2023; Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Ukraine, Palestine & Why Latin America Rejects Western Hypocrisy; World Must Decarbonize Before “Point of No Return” on Climate Crisis: Colombian President Gustavo Petro; Lift the Blockade on Venezuela & Cuba: Colombian President Petro Warns U.S. Sanctions Are Driving Migration; Colombian President Gustavo Petro Denounces U.S. Intervention in Americas, from Chilean Coup to Drug War

In this episode, Ralph and Luc venture into the thorny discussions of what to do about the rainforest's impact on the globe. In the aftermath of Lula's conference in Belem, Brazil, in August 2023, we spotlight some good news: great strides are being made against deforestation, and South American leaders are keen to protect the Amazonian rainforest. We also unpack criticisms and highlight pragmatic perspectives from Colombia and Ecuador, such as debt for nature swaps.Sources:• We sample a quote from climate scientist Stephen Schneider from this 1981 British TV documentary by Thames Television called “Warming Warning”. You can see the clip in context at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zHAbYOXjzk/• A chart comparing Amazon deforestation between 2022 and 2023:https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/E100/production/_131000675_amazon_deforestation_aug_update-nc.png.webp• You can read the Belem declaration – which the Amazon rainforest countries signed at the end of the August 2023 conference – here (in Spanish): https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/canais_atendimento/imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/declaracao-presidencial-por-ocasiao-da-cupula-da-amazonia-2013-iv-reuniao-de-presidentes-dos-estados-partes-no-tratado-de-cooperacao-amazonica/• Lula's Speech closing the Belem conference (translated in English):https://www.gov.br/planalto/en/follow-the-government/speeches/speech-by-president-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-at-the-amazon-summit-with-guest-countries-in-belem-brazil/• Articles in the journal Nature criticising Lula's ecological record (especially on drilling):https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02511-x/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02187-3/• You can see Colombian President Gustavo Petro's address at the Belem conference (in Spanish):Read: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/news/prosperidad-descarbonizada-otro-tipo-sociedad-poder-economia-propone-presidente/Or watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehsae42q_Mk/• More information on Ecuador's referendum on oil drilling in Yasuni:https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ecuador-says-it-will-honor-referendum-yasuni-oil-project-2023-08-24/

Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a peace deal with the ELN, Colombia's largest remaining Marxist guerrilla group. Bogota-based comedian Paulo Hernandez is here to tell us if that's as big a deal as the New York Times and NPR think it is, and why drugs are their main source of motivation and not Karl Marx.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. This episode is brought to you by all of our Patreon subscribers. Join them by subscribing here: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaTurner's new comedy album "Double Happiness" is available now. Get a signed, personalized physical VINYL RECORD here: https://www.turnersparks.com/buy-my-album.Get Tickets to see Turner on tour here: https://linktr.ee/TurnerSparksThis show is proudly part of the World's Smartest Podcast Network. Go to www.WorldsSmartestPodcastNetwork.com for all of our shows.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump's second co-defendant in the classified documents case, Carlos De Oliveira, appears in court as the former president prepares for another indictment in the January 6 probe as early as this week. New polling shows Trump dominating the Republican primary — and several warning signs for his chief rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Security camera footage shows an SUV slamming into a group of migrants in North Carolina. Raf Sanchez sits down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an exclusive interview amid mass protests against his judicial overhaul plan. A fan files a police report against Cardi B after the singer threw a microphone at a fan after a drink was thrown at her. And the son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro is arrested for allegedly laundering funds for his father's campaign.

Community of Madrid breaks Royal Decree, Colombian President Gustavo Petro's state visit causes uproar, What is the 1st of May in Spain? What do Spanish workers spend their money on? Mario Picazo's bizarre weather predictions, Law of Excesses comes into force, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at spain@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram @rorshok.spain and Twitter @rorshokspain or Mastodon @spain@rorshok.socialLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your budsSpanish order of precedencehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_order_of_precedenceInternational Olive Oilhttps://www.internationaloliveoil.org/what-we-do/olive-growing-olive-oil-technology-environment-unit/https://rorshok.substack.com/p/attention-platforms-and-mastodon

*) UNSC to discuss troublemaker Israel minister's visit to Al Aqsa Mosque The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the controversial visit to occupied East Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound by a far-right Israeli minister. The 15-member council will convene at 3:00 pm at the United Nations headquarters in New York following a request by the United Arab Emirates and China. There have been fears the visit by Israel's new national security minister, firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir, could raise tensions in Palestinian territories. *) Ukraine seeks heavy weapons as US predicts intense fight in east Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for promising light AMX-10 RC armoured combat vehicles, saying it showed the need for other allies to provide heavier weapons. Zelenskyy said, "This is something that sends a clear signal to all our partners. There is no rational reason why Ukraine has not yet been supplied with Western tanks." Western allies moved toward supplying armoured battle vehicles to Ukraine but not the heavier tanks it has requested to fight Russia. *) Colombia suspends truce with ELN armed group The Colombian government said it was suspending a ceasefire it had announced with the National Liberation Army armed group, which denied agreeing to any such truce. The reversal dampened hopes for an imminent end to decades of violence that have continued to plague the South American country. Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared earlier that a temporary truce had been agreed upon with the country's five largest armed groups from January 1 to June 30. *) US: Family of 8, including children, found shot dead in Utah home Eight people, including five children, were found dead from gunshot wounds in a southern Utah home, US authorities said. They were found when police did a welfare check at the residence, according to a news release from city officials in Enoch. It doesn't provide any information about what happened or the motive. And finally… *) Pakistan's Senate nominates Türkiye's Erdogan for Nobel Peace Prize Pakistani lawmakers have nominated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the Nobel Peace Prize for his "efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis." The Senate said it has officially registered the nomination in favour of the Turkish leader. Ankara has yet to issue a statement regarding the nomination.

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory over Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian presidential election is the latest evidence of the resurgence of the Latin American left. This is a one of the most hopeful stories in the world, since the left and center-left parties that now govern most of Latin America have the potential to seriously address issues like climate change and inequality. But it's a complex story too, since the populist right is also gaining force. Bolsonaro's supporters did well in elections below the presidential level. The right is also organizing effective opposition in many other countries in the region, forcing the left to govern in coalitions with centrists.To survey the prospects for the left in the region, I sat down with journalist Doug Bell to interview Jeremy Adelman, the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History at Princeton University. He is also the director of the Global History Lab at Princeton. Both have spoken to me in a previous podcast. During the podcast, we talked about a UN address on the war on drugs and climate with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Doug Bell can be found here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join your host Leo Collins, our Organisations and Dangerous Individuals Analyst along with Konrad Petraitis, our Principal Americas Analyst and Eduardo Damm Braga, our Latin America Analyst, to discuss the latest developments in the ELN-Colombian government peace deal.   November will mark the start of peace negotiations between Colombia and the ELN. On November 1 in Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and Colombian President Gustavo Petro met to discuss efforts to improve bilateral ties and set the framework for talks between Bogota and the ELN guerrillas. Both sides are expected to hold talks in Caracas, which are likely to result in a decline in the guerrillas' high-profile crimes, including such as assassinations, kidnappings and IED attacks on government or security personnel.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Bogota Monday. On the agenda were policies key to the future of U.S.-Colombian relations. Colombia's first leftist president supports ending forced eradication of coca plants and backs legislation which could lead to decriminalizing cocaine. He re-established diplomatic relations with Venezuela and re-opened the  border, and questioned the value of Latin American intervention in Russia's war on Ukraine. For more on all this, we speak with Camila Hernandez, Associate Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Bogota Monday. On the agenda were policies key to the future of U.S.-Colombian relations. Colombia's first leftist president supports ending forced eradication of coca plants and backs legislation which could lead to decriminalizing cocaine. He re-established diplomatic relations with Venezuela and re-opened the  border, and questioned the value of Latin American intervention in Russia's war on Ukraine. For more on all this, we speak with Camila Hernandez, Associate Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council.

In this episode, we are in conversation with three Colombians living in the North America diaspora about their impressions of Colombian President Gustavo Petro's address to the United Nations on Tuesday, September 20Guests:Raul Burbano, Executive Director Common Frontiers, TorontoYhamir Chabur, Troika Kollectivo, QueensSamantha Wherry, CODEPINK Latin America Coordinator, Wash DCBackground:On Tuesday September 20, the first day of the United Nations General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro made his first address to the body. The speech sharply deviated from those of his conservative predecessors. Petro did not shy away from calling out global North countries for their role in the destruction of the environment and in the perpetuation of the War on Drugs, as a symptom of their capitalist greed. He accused “You are only interested in my country to spray poisons on our jungles, to take our men to jail and put our women in exclusion. You are not interested in the education of the child, but in killing the jungle and extracting coal and oil from its entrails. The sponge that absorbs the poison [the rainforest] is useless, they prefer to throw more poisons into the atmosphere.”This is Petro's first trip to the United States since he was inaugurated on August 7. He was received on Sunday night, September 18, by hundreds of supporters in Queens, NY who showed their support to his administration's commitment to working for peace and ensuring the wellbeing of the Colombian people.Follow our Guests:Raul Burbano:https://www.facebook.com/raul.burbano.1Yhamir Chabur:https://www.facebook.com/ychaburhttps://www.instagram.com/yhamirchabur/Samantha Wherry:https://www.facebook.com/samantha.wherry.1Additional Links:General Assembly of the United Nations-General Debate (Colombia) H.E. Mr. Gustavo Petro Urrego, PresidentIn partnership with Common Frontiers, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, Friends of Latin America, InterReligious Task Force on Central America Massachusetts Peace Action and Task Force on the Americas, WTF is Going on in Latin America & the Caribbean broadcasts weekly on CODEPINK YouTube Live. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Telegram and RadIndieMedia.com

Colombian President Gustavo Petro was elected promising huge reforms. But since taking office, he has given mixed signals regarding how far, and how fast, his government might change Colombia's economy, society and role in the world. Will the country's class structure be significantly altered? Will there be a shift in drug policy? Will Colombia drop oil and coal from its energy matrix? And how much support do his proposals have? In this episode of The Americas Quarterly Podcast, Ricardo Ávila, senior analyst for the newspaper El Tiempo, takes stock of Petro's first months as head of state and assesses how transformative his presidency could be.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro introduced a new tax reform proposal to Congress that is expected to finance the ambitious programs and policies he hopes will transform the country. The move by the country's first leftist leader was the first step to fulfilling his promise to millions of Colombians. Maydany Salcedo, who advises the administration on drug policy, believes Petro can bring the much-awaited peace, expected from a 2016 treaty between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the government.