Amid a growing wave of violence in Colombia, the Church decided to play an active role in promoting peace, calling President Gustavo Petro and other authorities to dialogue.

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to denounce political violence and support Senator Uribe Turbay.

Under President Petro, violence is rampant as gangs rule in the provinces.

A woman arrested Saturday in southern Colombia was suspected of being involved in the attempted murder of presidential ...