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Eight Colombia police killed in deadliest attack since leftist took office

Eight police officers were killed in an explosives attack in western Colombia on Friday, President Gustavo Petro said, the deadliest attack on security forces since he took office promising to end the country's nearly 60-year conflict.

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Factbox-Recent attacks on prominent figures in Latin America

Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Thursday night survived an apparent assassination attempt after a gunman threatened her at near point-blank range and the gun failed to discharge.

Reuters

Colombia to give properties confiscated from drug groups to farmers, women

Colombia will give properties confiscated from drug trafficking groups and valued at some $4.9 billion to farmers, women's organizations, youth collectives and universities, leftist President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday.

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UN figures show how cocaine starts off at €1,500 per kilo in Colombia and reaches €60,000 per kilo by the time it gets to Ireland

Today we unveil the scale of the profits available to traffickers moving cocaine into Ireland

Irish Mirror

Three Tons Of Cocaine Worth $108 Million Seized On Narco-Submarine In Colombia

This is the moment a submarine carrying three tons of cocaine worth $108 million is seized in Colombia.

Zenger

Venezuelan migration picks up, reaches about 6.8M

About 6.8 million Venezuelans have left their homeland since economic crisis took hold in earnest for the country of some 28 million people

The Independent UK

Qualifier Galan Stuns Tsitsipas at US Open on Ninth Match Point

Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out of the US Open in the first round on Monday, defeated by Colombian qualifier Daniel Elahi Galan on a dramatic ninth match point. Galan, ranked 94 in the world, won 6-0, 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 as Tsitsipas's miserable record in New York continued with…

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Venezuela, Colombia take step toward normalizing ties

The governments of Venezuela and Colombia have taken a step toward normalizing ties after President Nicolás Maduro hosted an event to welcome the newly appointed ambassador from the neighboring South American country, a post that had been empty since 2019 over a diplomatic impasse

The Independent UK

Andean Community nations push for Venezuela, Chile to return to bloc

Representatives of the Andean Community bloc of nations - made up of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, said on Monday that they would like to bring Venezuela and Chile back into the group, as much of South America shifts left.

Reuters

Khiron Q2 Revenue Grows 60% YoY, Despite Decline In Medical Cannabis Sales In Germany

Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV:KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt:A2JMZC) Q2 2022 total revenue was CA$4.5 million ($3.45 million), up 60% year-over-year, driven by growth in the medical cannabis segment in Colombia and the United Kingdom.

Benzinga

Police investigating highway killing of two Colombian journalists

Two journalists were shot to death by unknown assailants on a motorcycle, who attacked them while they were traveling in a car on a highway in northern Colombia, police said on Sunday.

Reuters

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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The Guardian - US

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

AAP

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.

Reuters

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.

Daily Record

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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The Independent UK

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

The Colombia winger starred against Barnsley

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

Luis Sinisterra stars as Leeds brush aside Barnsley

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

Daily Record

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.

The Guardian - US

‘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 Independent UK

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

Reuters

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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