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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…

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(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

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.

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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

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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

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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

Latin Times

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.

Latin Times

‘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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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

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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.

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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

Latin Times

U.S. Prosecutors Reportedly Investigating Colombian President Petro Over Potential Ties With Cartels

U.S. prosecutors are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro over potential ties with drug-trafficking organizations, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Petro Says Investigation Confirms 'Bomb in Colombian Territory Is From Ecuador's Army,' Vows Diplomatic Action

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said an investigation confirmed that an unexploded bomb discovered near the country's border with Ecuador belongs to its military, adding that Bogota will issue a diplomatic protest over the incident.

The Guardian - US

Colombian president accuses Ecuador after ‘27 charred bodies’ found near border

Relations deteriorate as Gustavo Petro claims government of Trump ally Daniel Noboa bombing targets in Colombia

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Accuses Ecuador of Bombing The Country After Explosive Found Near Border

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of bombing its territory after authorities found an explosive device near the two countries' border.

The Independent UK

A canceled meeting between leaders dashes hopes of families of Colombian prisoners in Venezuela

Families of Colombians imprisoned in Venezuela gathered at a Colombia-Venezuela bridge hoping to appeal for the release of their relatives during a meeting that never happened

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