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Trump announces tariffs against Colombia

The president shared his retaliatory measures in a Sunday post to Truth Social.

Salon · Jan 26, 2025

President Trump Imposes Tariffs On Colombia Over Immigration Dispute

President Trump imposes tariffs and punitive measures on Colombia for refusing deportation flights, citing national security concerns.

Colombian President Says He'll Deny Entry of American Planes Carrying Colombian Migrants Until US Establishes Protocol For 'Dignified Treatment of Migrants'

In a post published on X, president Gustavo Petro of Colombia said the United States government cannot treat migrants like criminals and they need to be treated with dignity and respect.

Latin Times · Jan 26, 2025

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Colombia lifts ban on deportation flights after Trump tariff threat

US president had called for ‘retaliatory measures’ after Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, blocked two military aircraft carrying deportees

The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2025

Colombia To Block US Deportation Flights Amid Growing LatAm Pushback

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Sunday he would block US deportation flights until migrants were guaranteed "dignified treatment," escalating a row between Washington and left-wing Latin American governments over US President Donald Trump's migrant crackdown.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2025

Colombian President Blocks US Deportation Flights

Colombian President Petro blocks US deportation flights, challenging Trump administration's immigration policies.

Colombia offers $700,000 reward for information on ELN rebel leaders

Colombia’s government is offering a roughly $700,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of four leaders of a rebel group behind the deadly violence affecting a coca-growing region bordering Venezuela

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

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Colombian President Grants Emergency Powers To Restore Order In Region

President Petro of Colombia grants emergency powers to address deadly conflict in coca-growing region near Venezuela border.

'We Want Peace': Colombians Swept Up In Bloody Guerrilla Violence

The children of northeastern Colombia have a message for guerrillas blamed for the country's worst violence in over a decade -- as well as for rival militants tempted to take revenge.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025

Thousands Flee Colombian Border Region, Seeking Refuge in Venezuela as Guerrilla Violence Escalates

Both the ELN and FARC-EMC have long fought for control over this drug-rich area, but recent violence marks a significant escalation.

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025

Colombia Moves To Arrest Guerrilla Leaders Behind Wave Of Violence

Colombia on Wednesday reinstated arrest warrants for dozens of guerrilla commanders blamed for armed attacks that displaced 32,000 people and sparked the country's most serious security crisis in years.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025

Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Haiti as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war

Colombia’s government is reactivating arrest orders for the top leadership of the nation’s largest rebel group

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Violence Escalates In Colombia's Catatumbo Region

Violence in Catatumbo region forces residents to flee to Venezuela, displacing thousands. Colombian President suspends peace talks with ELN.

Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region

The Colombian border village of Tres Bocas has become a ghost town as residents flee to neighboring Venezuela to escape a new wave of violence that has left at least 80 people dead and displaced thousands in Colombia’s Catatumbo region

Latin Times · Jan 21, 2025

Colombia Vows 'War' As Guerrilla Violence Kills 100

In just five days, bloodshed has been reported across three Colombian departments -- from the remote Amazon jungle in the south to the mountainous northeastern border with Venezuela, where fighting has displaced almost 20,000 people.

Colombian President Declares State Of Emergency Over Guerrilla Attacks

Colombian President declares state of emergency in response to guerrilla attacks, suspends peace talks with ELN amid escalating violence and displacement.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

Colombia's president says ELN rebels will 'get war' as violence in the country's northeast escalates

Colombian president Gustavo Petro is warning that his nation’s military will take offensive actions against the National Liberation Army after the rebels, known as the ELN, unleashed a wave of attacks in the country’s northeast that left dozens of people killed and forced thousands to flee their homes

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International Business Times · Jan 20, 2025

Colombia Vows 'War' As Guerrilla Violence Kills 100

Colombia vowed "war" against left-wing guerrillas Monday, as security forces rushed to contain a wave of violence that has killed more than 100 people and threatens to derail the country's troubled peace process.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025

80 Killed In Three Days Of Guerrilla Violence In North Colombia

A fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence amid a faltering peace process in conflict-riddled Colombia has left more than 80 people dead in just over three days, officials reported Sunday.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

30 Killed In Colombia Armed Violence, Govt Suspends Rebel Peace Talks

Thirty people have been killed in violence between rival leftwing groups near Colombia's restive border with Venezuela, authorities said Friday, prompting the government to suspend peace talks with one guerilla group.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group again after violence in northeastern region

Colombia has suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, for second time in less than a year after blaming the rebel group for violence that has been affecting a northeastern region of the country in recent days

Latin Times · Jan 10, 2025

Venezuela Closes Border with Colombia Citing 'International Conspiracy' As Maduro Claims a Third Term In Contested Inauguration

The announcement comes a day after opposition leader María Corina Machado reappeared in public after months in hiding, was apprehended and later released

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Gains Regional Support Against Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader seeks regional support to challenge Maduro's election victory. Regional leaders closely monitor developments as opposition pus...

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

Top Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro

Gabriela Montero asks promoters to cut ties with El Sistema on 2025 Europe tour, after alleged theft of election

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