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Divisions Among Colombia's FARC Dissidents Complicate Peace Talks

One of Colombia's most powerful guerrilla groups has suffered an internal rupture expected to further complicate the country's troubled peace process.

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Split Among Colombia Guerrillas Strikes Blow To Peace Talks

A top rebel commander has pulled out of Colombia's peace negotiations amid a split in one of the most powerful guerrilla groups in the country, the government said Tuesday.

International Business Times

U.S. and Venezuelan Representatives Meet in Mexico as Sanctions Deadline Approaches Rapidly

Representatives from both governments secretly met this week to discuss Venezuela's elections. The U.S. continues to ponder on whether to reimpose sanctions.

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Fewer Showers, Less Laundry, As Water Cuts Hit Bogota

Residents of Bogota are facing fewer showers, minimal laundry loads and dirty cars as the Colombian capital imposes water rations due to a severe drought aggravated by the El Nino climate phenomenon.

International Business Times

Colombian Amazon deforestation surges as armed groups tighten grip

Country had previously turned the tide on deforestation but armed rebels have revoked ban

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Colombia Charges Ex-president Uribe With Witness Tampering

Colombia's prosecutors announced Tuesday they would try influential ex-president Alvaro Uribe for alleged witness tampering in what will be the first trial of a former head of state in the country's history.

International Business Times

Colombia Faces Major Attacks By FARC Dissidents

Colombia faces violence from FARC dissidents, challenging President Petro's peace efforts in a complex security landscape.

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Wind resistance: can Colombia overcome opposition to get its green energy plan back on track?

In the state of La Guajira, ambitious plans to transition to renewables are beset by bureaucratic delays and anger from many local Indigenous people, who see it as ‘new colonialism’

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Colombia Senate Committee Rejects Health Reform Proposed By Petro Administration

The health reform wanted to take control from insurance companies and make healthcare easier to get, but some people were worried it might lead to corruption.

Latin Times

How Much Does Joe Biden Earn Compared to Latin American Presidents? Here's the Ranking

Uruguay's president has the highest salary in the region, but it's still a little over half of what Biden earns every month as head of state

Latin Times

Despite Talks And Truces, Colombia Armed Clashes Worsen: Red Cross

Leftist President Gustavo Petro has sought to end six decades of conflict between the country's security forces, guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug gangs as part of his "total peace" plan.

Latin Times

Colombia's Cocaine Canyon: The Guerrilla Turf Impeding Peace

Bright green coca plantations blanket the mountains along the narrow Micay canyon, the heartland of Colombia's holdout guerrillas who rule their fiefdom like a mini-state.

International Business Times

Argentina And Colombia Resolve Diplomatic Dispute

Argentina and Colombia resolve diplomatic conflict, commit to strengthening ties. Presidents Milei and Petro engage in heated exchanges over ideological di...

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Presidential Free-for-All: When Petro, Milei, AMLO and Bukele's Crossed Accusations Go Beyond Social Media

Their stark ideological differences have exceeded the personal realm and impacted the countries' diplomatic relations

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Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats After Milei Calls Petro A 'Terrorist'

The foreign ministry of Colombia recalled in the statement that "this is not the first time that Mr. Milei has offended the Colombian President, affecting the historical brotherly relations between Colombia and Argentina."

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Colombia Threatens To Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza

Colombian President threatens to cut ties with Israel over Gaza conflict, impacting military partnership and raising concerns over defense capabilities.

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Colombia's Petro Demands Capture Of Rebel Leader

Gustavo Petro's call for capturing a rebel leader alive underscores the importance of justice and accountability in Colombia's post-conflict reconciliation...

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Colombia's Largest Criminal Group Accepts Peace Negotiations Offer

Colombia's Gulf Clan, the largest criminal group, engages in peace negotiations with President Petro, marking a potential turning point in the country's pu...

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Colombian President Suspends Ceasefire With Armed Group

Colombian President Petro suspends ceasefire with dissident group after attack on Indigenous community, facing setbacks in peace efforts amidst escalating ...

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It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

Latin Times

Colombians Protest Against Petro's Reforms, Urge Government To Address Security Conditions

The Petro-led administration's key proposals -- focusing on reforms in health, pensions, the labor system and education -- have encountered strong resistance both in Congress as well as from the opposition.

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Flour massacre: How Gaza food killings unfolded, and Israel’s story changed

At least 112 Palestinians were killed after waiting for much-needed aid in Gaza.

International Business Times

Ex-paramilitary Boss Back In Colombia After US Jail Term

The former boss of a feared Colombian paramilitary group arrived back in the country on Tuesday after serving a 16-year jail term in the United States, and will participate in the country's ongoing peace process with armed groups, migration authorities said.

International Business Times

Colombia To Start Recovering Bounty From 18th-century Shipwreck

Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

The Guardian - UK

Colombia vows to put nature at the heart of global environmental negotiations

The country’s environment minister says nature is a ‘pillar’ of fighting the climate crisis

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