INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Bloomberg News.His disapproval rose sharply to 64%, up from 55% in January, marking the latest decline in his increasingly troubled
Renewed guerrilla violence triggered the most recent drop in public confidence.The ELN launched a devastating offensive against FARC
dissidents in Catatumbo region on January 16
crises in decades.Petro declared a state of emergency and deployed 10,000 soldiers to the region
now number over 21,000 members, representing a 14% increase from 2023
Violence and Cabinet Turmoil
(Photo Internet reproduction)Petro publicly criticized ministers for failing to implement key projects, causing immediate backlash and
Colombian migrants in January
Donald Trump immediately threatened 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods and announced travel bans against officials.Petro ultimately backed
down, allowing the flights to resume
The first two months of 2025 have also witnessed the murders of 27 social activists and 11 former FARC members
This violence particularly affects indigenous communities and rural populations.Colombia faces continued instability as Petro enters the
final phase of his presidency, which ends in August 2026
His remaining political capital dwindles while problems multiply across security, governance, and foreign relations fronts.
