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Marco Rubio Rejects UN Report About Drug Production In Venezuela: 'I Don't Care What The UN Says'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed a UN report claiming that most drug-trafficking in South America takes place in Colombia and Ecuador, rather than Venezuela

Latin Times

Is Venezuela the big cocaine menace Trump claims it to be?

US president justified recent strike on boat by accusing Venezuela’s president of direct links to drugs cartel.

Al Jazeera

Turned away at US border, Venezuelans languish in Panamanian ‘purgatory’

Many who sought a better life have made the equally perilous return journey and wait in a coastal village for a boat to an uncertain future in Colombia

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GOP Florida Representative Accuses Petro of Being "Complict" with Drug Dealers Following Fatal U.S. Operation Against Venezuelan Vessel

Florida Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez sharply criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling his response to a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean "an insult to Colombians," and an evidence of "his complicity with drug cartels."

Latin Times

What to know about Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang as Trump justifies attack

The deadly U.S. military attack on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean is the latest in a series of extraordinary measures that President Donald Trump has taken to combat the threat he sees from the Tren de Aragua gang

The Independent UK

Colombian President Criticizes U.S. Attack On Vessel Off Venezuelan Coast: 'It's Murder'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the U.S. attack against a vessel off the Venezuelan coast, saying that it "breaks the universal principle of proportionality and is murder"

Latin Times

7-Year Sentence For Teenage Killer Of Colombian Senator Sparks Debate In Colombia

The sentence against the minor who killed Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay has sparked debate in the country, with some calling for harsher punishment and others seeking to tackle the underlining issues leading to such a situation

Latin Times

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Birdwatchers flock to Colombia and South Africa- so why are Venezuela and DRC being left behind?

While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers.

Euronews

14,000 US-bound migrants have returned south since Trump border changes, UN says

A report reveals that over 14,000 migrants, mainly Venezuelans, have reversed their journey to the U.S. and headed back south since U.S. President Donald Trump took office

The Independent UK

Colombia's ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed

Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed after three days

The Independent UK

Colombian Government Claims U.S. Won't Carry Out An Intervention In Venezuela: 'We've Concluded There Is No Intention'

The Colombian government reportedly received assurances from the Trump administration that it won't carry out a military intervention in Venezuela

Latin Times

Colombia says villagers taking orders from rebel groups kidnapped 34 soldiers

Colombia's Defense Minister says that 34 soldiers have been kidnapped by villagers under rebel orders in the south

The Independent UK

Daily life on a remote Amazon island goes on despite diplomatic dispute

Salvador Mitidieri ferries students across the Amazon River in Brazil to a primary school in Santa Rosa

The Independent UK

US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition?

Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking amid mounting US pressure.

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Latin Times

Maduro Defends Deployment Of Troops To Colombian Border: 'Venezuela Is Free Of Cocaine Planting And Harvesting'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro defended the deployment of thousands of troops to the Colombian border, claiming it is aimed at preventing drug-traffuicking

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Slams GOP Rep. For Saying He 'Signed His Own Sentence': 'You Don't Have The Right'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez for saying he had "signed his own sentence" by claiming that the Cartel de los Soles, which the Trump administration claims is being led by Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, doesn't exist.

The Independent UK

Photos show the aftermath of fatal attacks in Colombia

Mourners attended the funeral of Capt. Francisco Merchan, a police pilot killed when his helicopter was shot down by a dissident faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, in his hometown of Mongua, Colombia. And in Cali, a car bomb exploded outside of an air force base. Firefighters worked the…

Al Jazeera

Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation

Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.

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International Business Times

Putting The Boot In: Colombian Women Farmers Embrace Football

Skirts swirl and hats fly on a soccer field in Jenesano in central Colombia, as the "Smelly Ones" face off against the "Fillies" in a football extravaganza celebrating women farmers.

Latin Times

Venezuela Announces Deployment of Thousands of Troops to Colombia Border Amid U.S. Tensions

Diosdado Cabello, vice president of Venezuela's ruling party and Minister of Interior, confirmed on Monday that 15,000 troops will be deployed along the border with Colombia amid heightened tensions with the United States

Latin Times

GOP Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro For Saying Cartel de los Soles 'Doesn't Exist': 'We Won't Take This Lightly In Congress'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro for saying the Cartel de los Soles, which the Trump administration claims is being led by Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, doesn't exist

Latin Times

Colombia Launches "Operation Sultana" After Twin Guerrilla Attacks Kill 19 in Cali

Colombia vows to counter armed groups after twin attacks in Cali killed 19 people, including civilians, and wounded dozens. President Petro and Defense Minister Sanchez launch "Operation Sultana" to strengthen security.

The Independent UK

Deadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president's peace-with-guerrillas policy

Colombia’s anti-government guerrillas have grown stronger under President Gustavo Petro’s three years in office

International Business Times

Colombia Reels After Twin Guerrilla Attacks Kill 19

Colombia's defense minister vowed Friday to defeat "desperate" armed groups after twin guerrilla attacks killed 19 people and deepened the country's worst security crisis in decades.

The Independent UK

Top officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan

Leaders from South America's Amazon nations have gathered in Colombia to agree on a joint plan to protect the rainforest

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