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Petro Orders Ecuador Probe After Colombia Highway Bombing Kills 21 and Injures 56

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered investigators to determine whether explosives used in a deadly bombing on the Pan-American Highway entered Colombia from Ecuador, adding a cross-border dimension to one of the country's worst civilian attacks in decades.

Latin Times

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference

Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge

The Independent UK

Colombia Offers Record $1.4 Million Reward for Rebel Blamed in Deadly Bomb Attack

Colombian authorities have announced a record reward of up to $1.4 million for information leading to the capture of a rebel commander accused of orchestrating a deadly bomb attack, escalating the government's response to a surge in violence linked to armed groups.

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Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves 21 dead amid pre-election violence

Cocaine-trafficking rebels blamed for worst attack on civilians in decades, which also left 56 people injured

The Guardian - UK

The Elections That Could Redefine U.S. Influence in Latin America in 2026

Colombia, Brazil, Haiti and Venezuela face pivotal votes shaped by security concerns, economic stakes and shifting ties with Washington

Latin Times

Bomb attack kills 14, injures 38 in Colombia weeks before presidential election

A deadly highway bomb attack in Colombia's Cauca region has killed 14 and injured 38. The blast occurred as assailants blocked the road. Authorities blame FARC dissidents. This violence escalates security concerns just weeks before the presidential election. The attack follows a wave of incidents targeting public infrastructure across southwestern…

The Times of India

(VIDEO) Colombia Terror Attack Destroys Highway, Civilians Among 12 Fatal Victims

At least twelve people were killed and more than a dozen others injured after an explosive device detonated today, Saturday April 25, on Colombia's Pan-American Highway in the southwestern department of Cauca, according to Colombian authorities and multiple local media reports.

Latin Times

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Here’s what to expect from the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

Delegates from more than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29 at the first-ever Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.

The Conversation

Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

Colombia’s environment minister said global crises, including conflict in the Middle East, should accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, even as geopolitical tensions complicate the energy transition

The Independent UK

Colombia's Petro Proposes a Temporary 'Co-Governance' Between Chavistas and Opposition Forces in Venezuela

The plan centers on a joint administration involving the interim government and opposition groups which would allow both sides to "generate trust" before returning to the ballot box

Latin Times

Colombia’s history-making VP blames racism for four years of frustration

Francia Márquez, the country’s first Black vice-president, opens up about the strains in her relationship with the president and the obstacles she has faced: ‘The Colombian state is a racist state’

The Guardian - US

Diaz-Balart Warns of 'Deterioration of Democracy' for Colombia Under Petro, Cites Threats to Leaders

His comments come after two presidential candidates in Colombia received images on social media showing funeral wreaths bearing their names

Latin Times

Ecuador's Noboa Says Presence of U.S. Troops in Country is 'Not an Invasion' but 'International Collaboration Against Crime'

Noboa has strengthened ties with the U.S. and aligned closely with the administration of Donald Trump on security policy, particularly in combating drug trafficking

Latin Times

Leaked Audio Suggests Possible U.S. Role in Efforts to Build Drug Trafficking Case Against Colombia's Petro

The recording features a Colombian and an Ecuadorian discussing a plan to block the extradition of drug traffickers in exchange for testimony against Petro before U.S. authorities

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro Reportedly Labeled 'Priority Target' by DEA

DEA records show Gustavo Petro's name has surfaced in multiple investigations dating back to 2022, many based on interviews with confidential informants accusing him of having ties with drug cartels.

The Independent UK

‘Crappy’ military aircraft criticised after dozens of soldiers killed in crash

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Furious Colombian president criticises secondhand military aircraft after dozens killed in crash

Officials continue to investigate the crash of a military transport plane that killed dozens of soldiers

The Independent UK

Colombian president questions use of secondhand planes by nation's military following deadly crash

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has questioned the use of secondhand planes by his nation’s armed forces

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The Independent UK

Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 77 injured

Colombian officials say that a military cargo plane with 125 people, most of them soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia

The Independent UK

Dozens of soldiers rescued after Colombian military plane crashes

A Colombian Air Force Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 transport plane, carrying 125 people, crashed shortly after take-off in the country's southern Amazon region on Monday. The aircraft went down near Puerto Leguizamo, close to the Peruvian border, with authorities currently investigating the cause of the crash. Conflicting reports emerged regarding…

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Takes Aim At Marco Rubio: 'Being Latino Is Not About Trampling Over Each Other'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he continues to criticize the Trump administration's foreign policy.

The Times of India

US names Colombian President Gustavo Petro as 'priority target' - what is the DEA case against him?

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been named a “priority target” by the US Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York examine alleged links between him and drug traffickers. The probe, based on informant inputs and ongoing questioning of traffickers, includes claims of cartel connections, bribery attempts to block…

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Rejects U.S. Investigation Over Potential Drug Trafficking Ties: 'Never In My Life'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the U.S. investigations against him over potential ties with drug traffickers, saying he has never spoken to anyone involved in such activities in his life.

Latin Times

GOP Rep. Celebrates Investigation Of Gustavo Petro: 'Colombians Are Tired That a Criminal Addict Is In Charge'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez celebrated news of an investigation of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he will "have to face the consequences of his pathetic, illegal actions before the U.S. judiciary."

The Independent UK

US prosecutors probe whether Colombian President Petro had ties to drug traffickers, sources tell AP

Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to two people familiar with the matter

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