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Colombia's Petro Says U.S. Will 'Seek Wars' as Long as Its Economy Depends on Oil and Coal

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the United States will continue to pursue military conflicts abroad as long as its economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

Latin Times

Colombian Government Reportedly Made Several Concessions To U.S. Behind The Scenes To Defuse Tensions Between Trump And Petro

The Colombian government made several security-related concessions to the U.S. to defuse tensions between President Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Says Trump Told Him U.S. Was Preparing a 'Military Operation' In The Country Before Defusing Tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said U.S. counterpart Donald Trump told him the military was preparing "bad things" in the South American country before the two defused tensions.

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‘We can’t take it any more’: thousands flee guerrilla clashes on Colombia-Venezuela border

Caracas shake-up could intensify violence in Catatumbo in Colombia, an area rich with coca crops, cocaine laboratories and a porous border with Venezuela

The Guardian - AU

Colombia to Hand Formal Protest to U.S. After Trump Suggests Action Similar to Venezuela Raid

Trump over the weekend claimed that Colombia was governed by "a sick man" and suggested he would be in favor of carrying out an operation similar to the one that ousted Maduro

Latin Times

Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling guerillas, Bogotá says

Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January.

Euronews

Colombian President Petro Said He Feared Being Captured Like Maduro Before Having a Friendly Call With Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he feared being captured like Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and was set to begin sleeping in the presidential palace before having a friendly phone call with Donald Trump that helped to defuse tensions, according to a new report.

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Colombian President Petro Posts AI Picture Of Jaguar Embracing a Bald Eagle After Friendly Call With Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted an AI picture of a jaguar embracing a bald eagle after having a friendly conversation with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.

Latin Times

‘Out with the Yanks!’: Thousands protest in Colombia as anger builds over Trump’s intervention in Venezuela

President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia

The Guardian - UK

Trump to host Colombian President Petro at White House after "disagreements"

After a war of words between Trump and Petro, the two leaders spoke on the phone today.

Axios

The 11 countries Trump is threatening — and why

Here are the countries Trump has threatened and why.

Axios

Maduro’s capture: ‘Trump has taken an unprecedented and very risky gamble,’ according to a historian

The United States military recently carried out a covert operation to capture and then remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transporting them from Caracas to New York. The pair is accused of narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking and money laundering.

The Conversation

US attack on Venezuela will decide direction of South America’s vast mineral wealth

Outcome of aggression will determine whether rare earths and other resources drive energy transition – or strengthen US military power and oil interests

The Guardian - UK

Colombian Foreign Minister Says The Country Has a 'Highly Qualified Army' Should It Be Attacked By The U.S.

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio said the country has a "highly qualified army" to defend itself should it be attacked by the U.S.

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The Independent UK

Where was The Night Manager filmed? The extraordinary locations spotted in the second series

Find out where the anticipated second series of The Night Manager was filmed

The Independent UK

EastEnders actor makes urgent appeal for colleague in critical condition after accident abroad

An electrician who works behind the scenes on the popular soap fell from a building while in Colombia over Christmas

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‘A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy democracy’: Colombia’s president slams Trump after his pity threats

Trump will likely not take the personal swipes too kindly.

The Independent UK

Rebel violence in Colombia forces more than 300 to flee amid rising tensions

The region has long been a battleground for drug traffickers and various rebel groups vying for control

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Evening Standard

Businesswoman on the run for allegedly killing girls with poisoned raspberries arrested in London

The 54-year-old was the subject of an international manhunt after fleeing Colombia last year

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela

Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Eritrea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and Spain condemn attack at UN meeting. Plus, why the world’s food system needs urgent change

International Business Times UK

Venezuela, Colombia Leaders Vow Armed Confrontation Vs Trump's Aggression Threats

Venezuela and Colombia vow armed response after Trump's capture of Maduro, escalating regional tensions with warnings of guerrilla warfare and popular uprisings.

Evening Standard

Colombia's president vows to 'take up arms' amid Trump threats after Maduro captured

Trump said over the weekend that Gustavo Petro should ‘watch his ass’ after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro seized

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s new world order is being born – and Venezuela is just the start

The US president has been quite clear that Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Greenland are in his sights. We must believe him, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Latin Times

Colombia's Petro Says He Would 'Take Up Arms Again' to Defend Country From Trump Threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he would be willing to take up arms again if necessary to defend Colombia's sovereignty, responding to what he described as threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Axios

"Come get me": Colombian president's war of words with Trump escalates

Asked if the U.S. would launch an operation against Colombia, Trump said, "It sounds good to me."

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