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Colombia: Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez have achieved a historic victory for the left – so who are they?

It was, said Francia Márquez Mina, a victory for “the nobodies”. Speaking in Bogota on June 19 after the results of the Colombian presidential election were announced, the newly elected vice-president struck a jubilant note after becoming the first black woman to be elected to the office – on a…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2022

Luis Sinisterra profiled as Leeds United identify Colombian winger as Raphinha replacement

Sinisterra was named UEFA Europa Conference League young player of the year as Feyenoord finished runners-up in 2021-22.

Leeds Live · Jul 4, 2022

Colombia extradites accused drug cartel leader's sister to U.S

Colombia on Friday extradited to the United States a sister of accused major drug cartel leader Dairo Antonio Usaga, known as Otoniel, to face drug trafficking charges, the national police said.

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

Pickett Becomes First Player With Limb Difference to Earn USWNT Cap

Pickett started the U.S.’s friendly against Colombia on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2022

War on drugs prolonged Colombia’s decades-long civil war, landmark report finds

Truth commission’s report, touted as a chance to heal after half a century of bloodshed, called for a ‘substantial change in drug policy’

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2022

Colombia truth commission gives scathing report on civil war

A Truth Commission has presented its final report on Colombia’s armed conflict, urging the government, military and rebel groups that are still fighting in the countryside to recognize the suffering victims have endured and ensure that political disputes are no longer solved through violence

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

Fire kills 49 after apparent riot attempt at Colombia prison

Authorities say a  fire at a prison in southwestern Colombia has killed at least 49 people and injured a dozen more

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

Latin American activists undeterred despite US abortion rollback

Women’s rights advocates across Americas region say their struggle goes on after top US court overturns Roe v Wade.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2022

'Disastrous' Colombia prison riot leaves 49 dead and more than 30 injured

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2022

Colombia's tribunal exposes how troops kidnapped and killed thousands of civilians

Colombian army officers kidnapped and executed over 6,400 civilians from 2002 to 2008 and falsely reported them as Marxist guerrillas killed in combat to boost body counts, a special tribunal found.

WEKU · Jun 28, 2022