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Despite Talks And Truces, Colombia Armed Clashes Worsen: Red Cross

Leftist President Gustavo Petro has sought to end six decades of conflict between the country's security forces, guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug gangs as part of his "total peace" plan.

Latin Times · Apr 4, 2024

Colombia's Cocaine Canyon: The Guerrilla Turf Impeding Peace

Bright green coca plantations blanket the mountains along the narrow Micay canyon, the heartland of Colombia's holdout guerrillas who rule their fiefdom like a mini-state.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024

Argentina And Colombia Resolve Diplomatic Dispute

Argentina and Colombia resolve diplomatic conflict, commit to strengthening ties. Presidents Milei and Petro engage in heated exchanges over ideological di...

Presidential Free-for-All: When Petro, Milei, AMLO and Bukele's Crossed Accusations Go Beyond Social Media

Their stark ideological differences have exceeded the personal realm and impacted the countries' diplomatic relations

Latin Times · Mar 28, 2024

Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats After Milei Calls Petro A 'Terrorist'

The foreign ministry of Colombia recalled in the statement that "this is not the first time that Mr. Milei has offended the Colombian President, affecting the historical brotherly relations between Colombia and Argentina."

Latin Times · Mar 28, 2024

Colombia Threatens To Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza

Colombian President threatens to cut ties with Israel over Gaza conflict, impacting military partnership and raising concerns over defense capabilities.

Colombia's Petro Demands Capture Of Rebel Leader

Gustavo Petro's call for capturing a rebel leader alive underscores the importance of justice and accountability in Colombia's post-conflict reconciliation...

Colombia's Largest Criminal Group Accepts Peace Negotiations Offer

Colombia's Gulf Clan, the largest criminal group, engages in peace negotiations with President Petro, marking a potential turning point in the country's pu...

Colombian President Suspends Ceasefire With Armed Group

Colombian President Petro suspends ceasefire with dissident group after attack on Indigenous community, facing setbacks in peace efforts amidst escalating ...

It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2024

Colombians Protest Against Petro's Reforms, Urge Government To Address Security Conditions

The Petro-led administration's key proposals -- focusing on reforms in health, pensions, the labor system and education -- have encountered strong resistance both in Congress as well as from the opposition.

Latin Times · Mar 7, 2024

Flour massacre: How Gaza food killings unfolded, and Israel’s story changed

At least 112 Palestinians were killed after waiting for much-needed aid in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024

Ex-paramilitary Boss Back In Colombia After US Jail Term

The former boss of a feared Colombian paramilitary group arrived back in the country on Tuesday after serving a 16-year jail term in the United States, and will participate in the country's ongoing peace process with armed groups, migration authorities said.

International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024

Colombia To Start Recovering Bounty From 18th-century Shipwreck

Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024

Colombia vows to put nature at the heart of global environmental negotiations

The country’s environment minister says nature is a ‘pillar’ of fighting the climate crisis

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

Colombia Blames ELN Rebels For 'Unnecessary Crisis' As Talks Stall

Colombia's government on Wednesday blamed the ELN guerrilla group for unnecessarily prolonging the country's decades-old armed conflict by putting on hold ongoing peace negotiations.

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2024

‘Very afraid’: Colombian human rights lawyer loses security after winning prize

Adil Meléndez Márquez received call from bodyguards 20 minutes after Sir Henry Brooke award from Alliance for Lawyers at Risk

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2024

UN Urges Colombia To Elect New AG 'Without Interference'

The United Nations' rights office in Colombia urged the government Wednesday to guarantee the election of a new attorney general "without interference" after a bumpy process that has sparked political turmoil.

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International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

Colombia Rebels Move Back Toward Ceasefire With Government

Colombia's ELN rebel group announced on Tuesday it would lift restrictions it imposed on the movement of civilians, after being accused by the government that those actions were violating an ongoing ceasefire in place during peace talks.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

Colombia Says Armed Groups Not Respecting Ceasefire

The Colombian government on Tuesday accused two key armed groups of failing to comply with an ongoing ceasefire in place during peace talks aimed at ending decades of conflict in the country.

Cycling News · Feb 13, 2024

'I don't have to prove anything to anyone' – Egan Bernal finds joy in comeback

Ineos rider on being competitive again and being a Colombian idol

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2024

Colombia Signs $1.2 Billion Loan Agreements With Multilateral Lenders

The three contracts will help reform programs such as the peace agenda, strengthening gender equality policy and implementing the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) agenda in the environmental sector that will be implemented over the years.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2024

Colombia To Hold Peace Talks With Ex-FARC Guerilla Holdouts

The Colombian government will hold fresh peace talks with one of the main dissident FARC guerrilla groups still active in the country, according to a document released Friday.

Latin Times · Feb 9, 2024

How Professional Colombian Fighters Are Aiding Ukraine in the War Against Russia

Many nationals, seasoned by years of conflict with guerrillas, have volunteered to contribute to Kyiv's war effort

Colombia Extends Cease-fire with ELN to Combat Kidnappings

Colombia's government and the ELN rebels have agreed to extend their cease-fire for six months, with the rebels pledging to halt civilian kidnappings.

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