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Colombian president says US has revoked his visa and appears to mock Trump as ‘Donald Duck’

‘I’ve already seen Donald Duck several times’, jokes Petro at Cabinet meeting

The Independent UK

Colombia Faces Worst Humanitarian Outlook Since Peace Deal, Report Warns

A new report by the Red Cross warns Colombia is facing its most critical situation since the 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

Latin Times

White House threatens Colombia over regulations affecting US auto exports

The White House is urging Colombia to stop the implementation of new auto safety regulations that could jeopardize American car exports to Colombia, as both nations get ready to discuss tariffs, that have been recently imposed on Colombian products like coffee, avocados, flowers and oil

The Independent UK

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A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance

Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the government

The Independent UK

The Arrest Of a Top Drug Trafficker Reignites an Extradition Debate in Colombia

Plans to send Geovanny Andrés Rojas, known as "Araña," to the U.S., reignited a debate about extradition as it could also undermine peace talks in the country

Latin Times

Colombia’s fragile peace process in danger as guerrilla violence rises

Colombia has experienced an upsurge in political and criminal violence over the past few months. In late February, the National Liberation Army (ELN) leftist guerrilla insurgent group carried out four bombings in Cúcuta, a city on the border with Venezuela. Several people were left injured by the attacks, and 1,200…

The Conversation

Colombia and the US agree to collect and share biometric data for migrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem touted the memorandum as a step towards cracking down on undocumented migration.

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Are Mexican Cartels Behind Violence in Colombia's Conflict Zone?

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly claimed Mexican cartels are behind violence in the country's conflict zone, but that's not accurate, experts say

Latin Times

Colombian Influencer Puts The Pizzazz Into Recycling

Colombian influencer Sara Samaniego braids her long straight hair, checks her make-up in a mirror, places her phone in the center of a ring light and flashes a big smile for the camera.

International Business Times

Colombia Warns Trump Against Drug Blacklisting

Colombia's defense minister on Sunday warned Donald Trump's administration against blacklisting his country for failing to curb drug exports, saying the decision would bring yet more cocaine to the United States.

International Business Times

Colombia's new defense minister vows to reclaim territory lost to rebel groups

Colombia’s newly appointed defense minister says he will focus on taking back territory lost to rebel groups that have forced thousands to flee their homes this year

The Independent UK

Colombian Guerrillas Warn Of 'Total War' As Peace Plan Falters

Commanders from Colombia's National Liberation Army guerrilla group have vowed to repel a government counteroffensive in the country's northeast, warning that years of "total peace" risk turning into "total war."

International Business Times

Security Forces Taken Hostage By Colombian Guerillas Released: AFP

Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were released Saturday, according to an AFP team on the ground.

International Business Times

Colombian FARC Dissidents Take 29 Soldiers, Police Captive

Dissident members of Colombia's FARC rebel group have taken 29 soldiers and police officers captive during clashes with the military in a key cocaine-growing region in the southwest, the defense ministry said Friday.

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Colombian President Announces Plan To Reduce Coca Planting

Colombian President Petro's initiative to eradicate coca in Catatumbo region to combat rebel violence and drug trafficking.

The Guardian - US

Colombian city faces worst violence in decades as armed groups wreak havoc

Cúcuta imposes curfew as National Liberation Army (ELN) clashes with army in province bordering Venezuela

The Guardian - US

Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins plaudits for cool head in dealings with Trump

President, under pressure over tariffs and border, has held firm and avoided direct clashes with erratic counterpart

International Business Times

Bomb Attacks In Colombia Injure Six

Guerrilla fighters carried out four bomb attacks that wounded six people in northeast Colombia overnight, officials said Thursday, stoking concerns for a fragile peace process.

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Colombian President Alleges Plot To Down His Plane With Missiles

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro claimed Monday to have been the target of a plot to down his plane with missiles by "big mafias" irate at his government's attempts to hunt them down.

Latin Times

Poll Reveals That Trump is More Popular Than Petro in Colombia After Diplomatic Spat

The poll by AtlasIntel also found that 82% of Colombians want Petro to pursue closer ties to Washington, and 70% hold a positive view of the U.S.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain

The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in

The Independent UK

Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling (through Miami) to you

If any husbands or boyfriends mess up Valentine’s Day this week, it’s not because of a shortage of flowers

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Colombian President Advocates For Legalizing Cocaine Worldwide

Colombian President's proposal to legalize cocaine globally sparks debate on drug policy and its impact on combating drug trafficking.

Latin Times

Colombian President Says Cocaine 'No Worse Than Whisky'

Colombia is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter, mainly to the United States and Europe, and has spent decades fighting against drug trafficking.

Latin Times

Colombian President Says Cocaine Is Only Illegal Because It's Produced In Latin America, 'Not Because It's Worse Than Whisky'

Gustavo Petro added that legalizing the drug would prevent criminal organizations from profiting and resources from the industry could be destined to fight consumption among young people

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