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Colombia must strengthen rule of law, state presence in areas hit by violence -UN

Colombia must strengthen the rule of law and the state's presence to tackle violence in areas affected by the country's internal armed conflict, Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Former Colombian drug-trafficking magnate pleads guilty in US

Dairo Antonio Usuga David, or ‘Otoniel’, was leader of the Gulf Clan, one of Colombia’s largest paramilitary groups.

Al Jazeera

Top Colombian drug lord pleads guilty in Brooklyn court to running brutal cartel

NEW YORK — A Colombian drug lord who had a military force of thousands under his command has pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn courtroom to running a criminal enterprise and will see at least 20 years behind bars.

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Colombia's once most-wanted drug lord pleads guilty in US

A Colombian man who was once one of the world’s most-wanted drug lords has pleaded guilty to U.S. smuggling charges and admitted that he led a violent cocaine cartel and paramilitary group

The Independent UK

Leon Smith had no problem selecting Dan Evans for Davis Cup clash with Colombia

Evans publicly criticised Smith’s team selection following defeats by the USA and the Netherlands in September

The Independent UK

Valentina Trespalacios, 23, was found dead in, Bogota, Colombia, on January 22 with police now looking to locate her boyfriend, John Poulos

Daily Mirror

Man City could get early Maximo Perrone boost as new signing struggles with Argentina Under-20s

Maximo Perrone completed a transfer to Manchester City on Monday before representing Argentina vs Brazil in the evening for their Under-20s.

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Brazil police say gang leader likely ordered killing of British journalist, Amazon expert

Brazil's federal police said on Monday they had a "strong conviction" a gang leader known as "Colombia" ordered the brutal murders of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, killed in the Amazon rainforest last June.

Reuters

Woman celebrates double Lotto jackpot win after being dumped by husband for best friend

A Colombian woman, who was very much down on her luck with her husband leaving for her best friend and was close to losing her home, has now won a double lottery

Irish Mirror

Aston Villa sign Colombia striker Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire

Villa agreed a reported £14.75million deal with the Major League Soccer franchise for the 19-year-old last week.

The Independent UK

Colombia killings of social leaders hit record in 2022 -ombudsman

Colombia witnessed killings of 215 social leaders and human rights activists in 2022, the highest toll ever recorded, as illegal armed groups intensified their attacks in key drug-trafficking areas, the government's human rights ombudsman said on Monday.

Reuters

The must-see corners of Cartagena, Colombia

Colombia is a country with a wide range of destinations that are likely to surprise you with their unique characteristics and attractions. Colombia has beaches, small towns, historic architecture and much more.

Tribune News Service

Woman dumped by husband for her best friend scoops double lottery jackpot

The Colombian woman who wishes to remain anonymous was on the brink of losing her home before she secured a life-changing £268,000 jackpot win from two lottery tickets.

Daily Record

Colombia, ELN rebels to resume peace talks in Mexico in February

Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group said on Saturday they will resume peace talks in Mexico next month, overcoming a recent impasse after the government recently declared and then called off a bilateral ceasefire.

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Woman dumped by husband for best friend celebrates double lottery jackpot win

A Colombian woman, who was very much down on her luck with her husband leaving for her best friend and was close to losing her home, has now won a double lottery

Daily Mirror

Sailor named Elvis lost at sea lives off ketchup and rainwater for 24 days before rescue

Elvis Francois was found 120 nautical miles northwest of La Guajira peninsula in Colombia. He survived for 24 days by eating ketchup, garlic powder and bouillon cubes, which he mixed with rainwater

The Independent UK

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery urging patience over new striker Jhon Duran

The Colombia international is joining Villa for around £18million from Chicago Fire

WEKU

A sailor has been rescued after being adrift in Caribbean for 24 days

Elvis Francois, 47, told Colombian authorities that he had survived off a bottle of ketchup, garlic powder and Maggi cubes.

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The Independent UK

Colombia extradites to US brother of powerful left lawmaker

Colombia has extradited to the U.S. on narcotics charges the brother of a powerful leftist senator who has been a trusted intermediary for armed rebel groups and Venezuela’s socialist government

Reuters

El Salvador arrests Colombian linked to Paraguayan prosecutor's murder

A Colombian suspect in the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor last year was arrested in El Salvador and will be handed over to Colombian authorities, El Salvador's government said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Colombia defends minister who led Guatemala corruption inquiry as row deepens

Country says accusations against Iván Velásquez attempt by Guatemala to ‘persecute’ those investigating high-level corruption

The Guardian - UK

Linda Caicedo: ‘Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of playing abroad’

The Colombian 17-year-old on being one of the most coveted players in the world, overcoming cancer and the World Cup

Reuters

Diplomatic row between Guatemala, Colombia deepens over graft probes

A diplomatic spat between Guatemala and Colombia intensified on Tuesday as Guatemala's government accused Colombia's defense chief of crimes related to a high-stakes graft probe he once led as a special prosecutor in Guatemala.

Reuters

Colombia president backs defense minister accused by Guatemala

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he would not accept any "order for the arrest" of his defense minister after a Guatemalan prosecutor accused the official of illegal acts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire striker Jhon Durán set to join Aston Villa in $18 million deal

The 19-year-old Durán scored eight goals in 22 appearances for the Fire last season and has played three times for Colombia.

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