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Blinken kicks off effort to court leftist Latin American leaders on swing through Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia — The Biden administration on Monday launched a weeklong courtship of three of Latin America's newest leftist leaders in a bid to find pragmatic common ground — rather than ideological confrontation — on a host of issues, including immigration, drug trafficking and the widening influence of China.

Los Angeles Times

Blinken backs Colombia’s 'holistic' approach to drug policy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has backed Colombia’s recent efforts to rethink its drug policy and said the Biden administration and Colombia’s newly elected government will work together on rural development programs and interdiction efforts, while sharing intelligence on drug trafficking groups

The Independent UK

Colombia, U.S. discuss more drug interdiction at sea, enhanced intel sharing -Blinken

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said they discussed stepping up the interdiction of narcotics at sea and enhanced intelligence sharing on drug trafficking.

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US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia

Antony Blinken’s trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.

Al Jazeera

In a Colombian national park, pictographs and pristine nature point the way toward a more hopeful future

Colombia’s Chiribiquete National Natural Park is a natural, historical and cultural wonder. Located in the northwestern part of the Colombian Amazon, it covers 43,000 square kilometres and contains what are probably some of the most ancient traces of human occupation in the Americas, with tens of thousands of pictographs in…

The Conversation

Colombia ELN rebel group peace talks delegation set for Caracas

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Reuters

Blinken to woo Latin America's new leftist leaders, reassert U.S. commitment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Latin America on Monday to reassert Washington's commitment to the region and meet with three new leftist leaders, amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads.

Reuters

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After Mirabai Chanu, Achinta Sheuli risks injury to compete at National Games

GANDHINAGAR: India's leading wrestlers have been playing through injuries at the National Games in Gujarat, risking aggravating them ahead of the all-important World Championships in Colombia, which will act as an Olympic qualifier for Paris 2024.

The Times of India

Blinken to visit Colombia, Chile, Peru next week -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Colombia, Chile and Peru on Oct. 3-7, the State Department said on Friday.

Reuters

In Colombia, land occupations raise tensions and spook investors

A machete slung across his chest, sugarcane worker Aldemar Moreno guards the entrance to the farm where he has been employed for 23 years, ready to defend it from land occupations by indigenous groups and others that have erupted around Colombia.

Reuters

Colombia peace process must solve causes of conflict - ELN rebel commander

The top commander of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group, which is exploring a resumption of peace talks with the leftist government, told Reuters any process must seek profound change for all of society and not political power for a few guerrilla commanders.

Reuters

Colombia's trailblazing vice president: Black, female and champion of the 'nobodies'

LA TOMA, Colombia — Shovel and wooden pan in hand, rubber boots hoisted up to his shins, Leider Ocoró Ambuila strolled past the zapote tree, past the stands of ripening bananas, past the cow pen, down to the banks of the Ovejas river.

Los Angeles Times

Colombia says 10 armed groups agree to unilateral ceasefire

At least 10 armed groups in Colombia, including former members of the FARC rebels who reject a peace deal and the Clan del Golfo crime gang, have agreed to participate in unilateral ceasefires, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

'Animal' - Leeds United star heaped in praise after brace in Colombia comeback win

Sinisterra scored twice from the bench as Colombia came from 2-0 down to beat Mexico 3-2

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Leeds United news as Luis Sinisterra continues superb form with brace in Colombia comeback win

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Revised Colombia tax bill still puts mining investment at risk -industry group

A tax reform proposed by Colombia's leftist government will put mining investment and production at risk, despite modifications to the bill announced this week, the head of the country's mining association said on Tuesday.

Liverpool Echo

Luis Diaz plea made by Colombian media with Liverpool star backed to overcome 'embarrassment'

Colombia have been urged to build their team around Liverpool forward Luis Diaz after the 'embarrassment' of not qualifying for the World Cup

Reuters

Colombia gov't agrees to ease tax changes to oil, mining

Colombia's government agreed on Monday to modify a tax reform proposal under debate in congress and continue to allow oil and mining companies to deduct royalty payments from their taxes in the wake of a wave of industry criticism.

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Colombia, Venezuela reopen cargo trade as relations thaw

Colombia and Venezuela reopened cargo transport at a major border crossing on Monday, potentially enabling billions of dollars in trade after years of icy bilateral relations and heavily-restricted economic ties.

The Independent UK

Colombian film wins San Sebastian festival's Golden Shell

The Colombian film “Los Reyes del Mundo” (“The Kings of the World”) has won the top award at the 70th San Sebastián film festival in Spain

Daily Mirror

Caribbean Grand Prix is a "great possibility" as Colombian mayor reveals F1 talks

Stefano Domenicali has hinted at a schedule of up to 30 races per year in the future and a desire for F1 to become less Europe-centric, making a Grand Prix in Colombia certainly possible

Reuters

Venezuela requests warrants for 23 former petrochemical executives -minister

Venezuela has requested international warrants for the arrest of 23 former executives of a petrochemical company in Colombia, Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami said on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Football match descends into chaos as 1400 fans invade pitch and players attacked

Deportivo Cali's trip to Cortulua in the Colombian first division was abandoned due to a pitch invasion in the latter stages with supporters attacking players

Benzinga

'I Come From A Country Of Bloodied Beauty': Colombia's President Demands UN End The War On Drugs

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The Guardian - US

Colombian leader’s promise of ‘total peace’ may prove too ambitious

Little-known militia groups have surfaced to declare their willingness to strike peace deals – and reap ceasefire rewards

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