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Colombian president proposes multilateral ceasefire to illegal armed groups

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who took office earlier this month, on Saturday proposed a multilateral ceasefire to all illegal armed groups operating in the country as part of an effort to promote peace and end decades of internal conflict.

Reuters

Gun-toting guerilla president rolls out 'tax-the-rich' policy in Colombia

Once a guerilla fighter imprisoned for firearm offences, President Gustavo Petro rose to office earlier this year and has revealed a number of controversial policies, including seeking "total peace" with drug lords and a tax on the country's wealthiest residents

Daily Mirror

Blueberries Medical Q2 Revenue Grows 169%, What About Net Loss?

Blueberries Medical Corp. (OTCQB: BBRRF) (CSE:BBM) (FRA:1OA) released its financial results for the quarter ended on June 30, 2022, revealing total revenue of CA$39,826, an increase of CA$25,041 (or 169%) compared to Q2 2021.

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Colombia’s leftwing government unveils tax-the-rich plan to tackle poverty

President Gustavo Petro’s proposed legislation could raise $11.5bn a year with measures including wealth tax and levy on oil exports

The Guardian - US

Hung jury in Colombian drug import trial

Jurors have failed to reach a verdict in the case of two men charged with importing cocaine from Colombia, but both have been convicted of attempted possession.

AAP

In strategy shift, Colombia to suspend air strikes on armed groups

Colombia will suspend aerial bombings targeting illegal armed groups in a bid to avoid collateral damage to civilians and deaths of minors who have been forcibly recruited, Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said on Thursday.

Reuters

Airdrie Harriers star's golden moment at Scottish National Championships after World U20 experience in Colombia

Brodie Young says he took his experience from Colombia into his display at the senior event in Aberdeen earlier this month

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Luis Sinisterra ‘has to continue working’ if he wants first Premier League start

The Colombia winger starred against Barnsley

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Colombia will not extradite criminals who fulfill deals with gov't -Petro

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday that drug traffickers who comply with government surrender conditions and exit the trade will not be extradited to face charges abroad.

Reuters

Luis Sinisterra stars as Leeds brush aside Barnsley

The Colombia winger scored and had a hand in Leeds’ two other goals

The Independent UK

The Steven Gerrard Rangers warning shot over Alfredo Morelos as Gio van Bronckhorst borrows predecessor 'trust' lesson

The former Ibrox boss had his fair share of issues with the Colombian but things came to a head before a crucial Scottish Cup clash with Hearts.

Daily Record

‘I live in fear’: can Colombia’s new president ease violence at the border?

As armed groups prosper, local residents put hopes Gustavo Petro’s pledge to normalise relations with Venezuela

The Guardian - US

Colombia's police suspend forceful eradication of coca crops

Colombia's new police director says the country has suspended forced eradication of coca fields and will focus on intercepting cocaine shipments while providing farmers with incentives to adopt legal crops

The Independent UK

Colombia's Petro open to negotiating proposed tax reform

Colombia's government is open to negotiations to strengthen a proposed tax reform bill it has sent to the Andean country's congress, President Gustavo Petro told business leaders on Tuesday.

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Colombia will guarantee asylum, Petro says, after Venezuela urges extradition

Colombia will guarantee the right to asylum and refuge, President Gustavo Petro said late on Monday, after a high-ranking Venezuelan lawmaker urged the extradition of his party's political opposition from Colombia.

Zenger

Cops Bust Notorious Trafficker With 24 Lbs Of Colombian Cocaine

A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Spain with 24 pounds of cocaine.

Tribune News Service

Taxes to soar 200% for rich Colombians in bill inspired by Thomas Piketty

When Colombia’s new leftist president, Gustavo Petro, unveiled a plan to impose a wealth tax on the rich just hours after being sworn in, the alarm bells rang only so loudly in the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota and Medellin.

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U.S., U.N. back new human rights training for Colombia police

Colombia's national police force will launch a training program with the help of the United States and United Nations meant to prevent abuses and human rights violations by cops, the head of the force said on Monday.

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Colombia suspends ELN rebel arrest warrants, extradition orders to restart peace talks

Colombia's new president said Saturday he was suspending arrest warrants and extradition requests for members of the left-wing guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) in an effort to restart peace talks to end nearly 60 years of war.

The Hindu

Cooking is political, says Colombia’s Leonor Espinosa, the world’s best female chef

Chef Leo believes in highlighting ingredients such as Santander ants, mojojoy Amazonian larvae and pirarucú river fish that make the invisible visible

Benzinga

Here's What Investors Need To Know About Colombia's Cannabis Market, An Analysis Of Flora Growth's Earnings

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) kicked off the week by

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Jose Rodriguez came to America looking for a brighter future. He ended up a casualty in the political battle over immigration between Texas and New York

NEW YORK — Jose Rodriguez was tired, hungry and beaten down when he crossed the border from Mexico into Texas after a two-month journey. He didn’t have money, and he didn’t have many options. Although he had originally hoped to go to Miami, he heard there was a free bus…

The Guardian - US

Afro-Colombians helped install a new government in Bogotá. Will it address their needs?

Despite launching several initiatives, the Pacific coast region suffers from lack of basic services and is in the grips of violence

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp makes Luis Diaz prediction as he delivers telling Sadio Mane comparison

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Colombia winger Luis Diaz's ability in front of goal as the Reds prepare for their first home Premier League game of 2022-23 season

Reuters

Colombia's Petro replaces military commanders in human rights drive

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday designated new commanders for the military and the police, saying he chose the officials because they have not been accused of corruption or human rights violations.

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