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Colombia's Micay Canyon: Battleground For Rebel Groups And Government

El Plateado, a Colombian town, grapples with conflict as rebel groups in Micay Canyon disrupt daily life. President Petro's efforts to bring peace face cha...

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Cocaine trade in the rugged Micay Canyon threatens Colombia's peace efforts

In the rugged Micay Canyon of southwestern Colombia, rebel groups have beefed up their presence over the past two years despite efforts by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to negotiate peace deals with these irregular armies under a strategy known as total peace

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Colombian truckers block highways in main cities in protest over increases in fuel prices

Thousands of Colombians have been forced to walk to work as truckers in major cities blocked highways to protest a recent increase in the price of diesel fuel

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Colombian soldiers who fought for Ukraine are now Russian prisoners after Venezuela allegedly deported them

Their apparent extradition, as reported by The New York Times, could cause tension between the governments of Venezuela and Colombia

Latin Times

‘There is nothing to replace coca’: Colombia’s struggling farmers tempted by illegal crops

A government initiative to help communities move away from farming coca has stalled, while a surge in global cocaine use has made demand for the plant higher than ever

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Colombia Flights Back To Normal After Fuel Stock Worries

National carrier Avianca, which according to Colombia's air transport regulator canceled 24 flights Monday, said in a statement it had been advised by suppliers of a cap on kerosene deliveries "for the rest of the month."

Latin Times

Cuba embargo backers lose advocate with resignation of Menendez - Roll Call

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s resignation from the Senate this week will leave a noticeable gap on U.S.-Cuba matters.

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In the jungle with the secretive Colombian guerrillas key to country’s future

The Segunda Marquetalia are one of a handful of remaining rebel groups holding talks with Colombia’s first leftist president, Gustavo Petro

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Biden Supports New Election In Venezuela

International leaders support a new election in Venezuela to address the political crisis and ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

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White House clarifies remarks from Biden that seemed to support re-do of Venezuelan elections

A NSC official said the president was speaking to "the absurdity of Maduro and his representatives not coming clean" after earlier saying "I do" when apparently asked about the do-over proposal

Latin Times

Brazil's Lula da Silva suggests election do-over in Venezuela as a way out of the crisis

The president also suggested a coalition government, saying "it's still unclear" who won the July 28 elections

Latin Times

Self-promotion, not serious diplomacy? Why Harry and Meghan’s Colombia tour is so controversial

With Colombia’s first left-wing government mired in scandal and alleged corruption, many are questioning the real reason the Sussexes have been invited

The Independent UK

Colombian president says rebel leader planned to have him assassinated by snipers

Gustavo Petro said Ivan Mordisco, head of the Estado Mayor Central, allied himself with a group called "New Drug Trafficking Board" with that purpose

Latin Times

The Latin American left is smart not to pick a side over Venezuela’s contested election result

Attempts to get Nicolás Maduro back to the negotiating table highlight the influence of a younger generation of voters, says journalist Jordana Timerman

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US recognizes opposition candidate González as winner of Venezuela's presidential vote

Building on widespread sentiment and the incumbent Nicolás Maduro's refusal to provide transparent voting data, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said it "is clear" that opposition candidate Edmundo González won Sunday's Venezuelan presidential election, despite Maduro claiming he had secured 90% of the votes.

International Business Times

Colombia Rebels To Halt Attacks During UN Biodiversity Summit

Colombia's EMC guerrilla group said Thursday it would not launch attacks in the city of Cali during the upcoming COP16 UN biodiversity summit, as it had previously threatened.

Latin Times

AOC weighs in on Venezuelan elections, calls for publication of 'full, detailed' data

The lawmaker echoed the stance from the Biden administration and other power brokers in the region, including Brazil and Colombia

France 24

‘Not independent’: Maduro's call for Venezuela high court to audit election draws criticism

Following widespread calls from global leaders to verify the results of Sunday's presidential election, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro tasked the country's top court with auditing the election. Initial results showed Maduro winning another term, but many expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the elections and the court's ability to be…

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U.S. warns Venezuelan government over electoral delays: 'Our patience is running out'

White House spokesman John Kirby urged electoral authorities to "come clean and release the full, detailed data"

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Colombian President Urges Venezuelan President For Transparent Election Results

Colombian President calls for transparency in Venezuelan election results amid concerns over lack of detailed figures and validity of outcome.

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Colombian bullfighters decry new ban on the centuries-old tradition and vow to keep it alive

Sebastián Caqueza says that a new law banning bullfighting in Colombia by 2028 will not dampen his passion for the tradition that he has been practicing since has was a small boy

Latin Times

Colombia President Enacts Law Banning Bullfighting

Spectators chanted "No more 'ole'!", a slogan used during the legislative process by supporters of the law, which was passed by congress in late May.

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Colombia Bans Bullfights, Joining Global Trend Towards Animal Rights

Colombian President signs bill banning bullfighting, sparking debate on cultural rights and animal welfare.

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Colombia's president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the South American country

Colombia's president has signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American country, further reducing the short list of nations around the world where the centuries-old tradition is still legal

International Business Times

Panama President Rules Out Forcibly Repatriating US-bound Migrants

Panama's new president on Thursday ruled out forcibly repatriating US-bound undocumented migrants who make the dangerous jungle crossing from Colombia, in an apparent softening of his stance.

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