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. Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Colombia And ELN Rebels Announce Ceasefire Extension The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday announced a six-month extension to a ceasefire in effect since August, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings for ransom. International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024
Petro Denies Cabinet Resignations in Colombia Politics This article discusses Colombia's political landscape as Petro denies rumors of calling for cabinet resignations. Stay informed on the latest developments. Top News · Feb 2, 2024
Colombia plagued by wildfires President declares national emergency, calling on UN and EU for aid while some report arson is partially to blame Salon · Jan 30, 2024
Colombia Declares Disaster, Requests International Help for Wildfires Colombia declares a disaster and seeks international aid to combat wildfires worsened by El Niño. Lack of fire departments in some areas poses challenges. Top News · Jan 26, 2024
Colombian Government, ELN Rebels Resume Peace Talks In Havana Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group started a sixth round of peace talks Monday, seeking to agree in Cuba on an extension of a ceasefire that expires next week. International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024
Colombian Government Extends Ceasefire With FARC-EMC Rebel Group Elizabeth Dickinson, a Colombia analyst at the International Crisis Group, appreciated the ceasefire extension, noting that it has so far limited the clashes between the government and the rebel groups. Latin Times · Jan 16, 2024
Colombia extends cease-fire with FARC splinter group in bid to reduce rural violence Colombia’s government has extended a cease-fire with the FARC-EMC rebel group that was set to expire this week, as both sides hold peace talks in Bogota that seek to reduce violence in rural parts of the country The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024
Colombia mudslide 'tragedy' kills at least 18 as drivers take shelter President Gustavo Petro pledges aid after tragedy in South American country Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2024
Latin America's Experience Shows Limits Of All-out War On Gangs As Ecuador wages war against criminal gangs, experts warn that similar security crackdowns have produced mixed results elsewhere in Latin America -- and sometimes even led to worse violence. International Business Times · Jan 13, 2024
Colombian Senator's Brother Pleads Guilty In New York To Smuggling Charge The 64-year-old was arrested in Colombia in February 2022 and extradited to the United States in January last year by President Gustavo Petro. Latin Times · Jan 3, 2024
Colombian President Under Investigation Over Alleged Illegal Funding Of Election Campaign The committee said the evidence was required for "clarifying the facts," but did not mention if they planned to order the president to testify. Latin Times · Dec 14, 2023
Brazil's Lula takes heat on oil plans at UN climate talks, a turnaround after hero status last year At last year's climate talks, then Brazilian President-elect Inacio Lula da Silva was received as a hero with chants of “Lula The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023
Middle-class fear of green policies fuels rise of far right, Colombia’s Petro warns Guerrilla leader turned president says, faced with having to reduce consumption, upper classes fear ‘the barbarians are coming’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023 Cop28: highlights and lowlights so far An update on the first half of the UN climate conference in Dubai, including shock over the host president’s comments
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 The Guardian view on a non-proliferation treaty: fossil fuels are weapons of mass destruction Editorial: The planet faces an existential threat if we do not transition from the current extractive model of growth to a low-carbon economy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 Colombia joins international alliance calling for treaty to end use of fossil fuels Colombian president Gustavo Petro wants treaty to lay out plan to end era of coal, oil and gas
Latin Times · Dec 1, 2023 Colombia's Latest Strategy To Raise $20 Billion: Recovering the Treasure of a Sunken Ship Colombia looks to recover the warship San José and its bounty, but it's been sued by a U.S. company claiming it found it first
International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023 Fed-up Voters Put Latin American Leaders On Thin Ice Latin American governments are learning not to get too comfortable in office, as disgruntled voters repeatedly topple incumbents, often in favor of outsiders or inexperienced politicians.
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023 Colombia’s Santos: I copied aspects of Northern Ireland peace agreement The former Colombian president, a Nobel laureate for his peacebuilding efforts, talks to Al Jazeera.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 Inside the ‘holy grail’ shipwreck being pulled up from the ocean A race is underway to recover the shipwreck, with questions pending over who will claim its treasure, writes Martha McHardy
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 What we know about the ‘holy grail’ shipwreck set to be recovered from the ocean A race is underway to recover the shipwreck, with questions pending over who will claim its treasure, writes Martha McHardy
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 ‘Holy grail of shipwrecks’ to be recovered from the deep – along with $20bn of treasure The San Jose was sunk by British navy in 1708 off the Colombian port of Cartagena
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 ‘Holy grail of shipwrecks’ to be raised from the deep – along with $20bn of treasure The San Jose was sunk by British navy in 1708 off the Colombian port of Cartagena
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 ‘Holy Grail of Shipwrecks’ to be raised from the deep – along with $20bn of treasure The San Jose was sunk by British navy in 1708 off the Colombian port of Cartagena