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The Latin American left is smart not to pick a side over Venezuela’s contested election result

Attempts to get Nicolás Maduro back to the negotiating table highlight the influence of a younger generation of voters, says journalist Jordana Timerman

The Guardian - UK

US recognizes opposition candidate González as winner of Venezuela's presidential vote

Building on widespread sentiment and the incumbent Nicolás Maduro's refusal to provide transparent voting data, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said it "is clear" that opposition candidate Edmundo González won Sunday's Venezuelan presidential election, despite Maduro claiming he had secured 90% of the votes.

France 24

Colombia Rebels To Halt Attacks During UN Biodiversity Summit

Colombia's EMC guerrilla group said Thursday it would not launch attacks in the city of Cali during the upcoming COP16 UN biodiversity summit, as it had previously threatened.

International Business Times

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AOC weighs in on Venezuelan elections, calls for publication of 'full, detailed' data

The lawmaker echoed the stance from the Biden administration and other power brokers in the region, including Brazil and Colombia

Latin Times

‘Not independent’: Maduro's call for Venezuela high court to audit election draws criticism

Following widespread calls from global leaders to verify the results of Sunday's presidential election, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro tasked the country's top court with auditing the election. Initial results showed Maduro winning another term, but many expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the elections and the court's ability to be…

France 24

U.S. warns Venezuelan government over electoral delays: 'Our patience is running out'

White House spokesman John Kirby urged electoral authorities to "come clean and release the full, detailed data"

Latin Times

Colombian President Urges Venezuelan President For Transparent Election Results

Colombian President calls for transparency in Venezuelan election results amid concerns over lack of detailed figures and validity of outcome.

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Colombia's president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the South American country

Colombia's president has signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American country, further reducing the short list of nations around the world where the centuries-old tradition is still legal

The Independent UK

Panama President Rules Out Forcibly Repatriating US-bound Migrants

Panama's new president on Thursday ruled out forcibly repatriating US-bound undocumented migrants who make the dangerous jungle crossing from Colombia, in an apparent softening of his stance.

International Business Times

Colombia gives assurances over UN biodiversity summit after rebels’ threat

Organisers working to ensure safe environment for attenders in October after guerrillas’ warning of disruption

The Guardian - UK

Colombia Calls For Creditor Help To Underpin Peace, End Cocaine Trad

Leftist President Gustavo Petro has faced multiple obstacles in his efforts to end six decades of conflict between security forces, guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug gangs.

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Colombia Calls For Creditor Help To Underpin Peace, End Cocaine Trade

Colombia's president on Thursday called for international help to slash the cost of servicing the country's debt in order to support its fledgling peace process, which he claimed would help "put an end to cocaine" globally.

The Guardian - UK

Deforestation in Colombia falls to lowest level in 23 years

Government reports 36% decrease, with most gains in Amazon forest where conservation efforts are focused

The Independent UK

Deforestation in Colombia fell to historic lows in 2023, environment minister says

Deforestation in Colombia fell 36% in 2023, the government said

International Business Times

Colombian Dens Of Iniquity Recycled To Serve Victims

In a mansion with golden faucets and an oyster-shaped bathtub, Colombian paramilitary fighters and drug lords once planned the most horrific crimes.

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Violence in Colombia continues to increase as armed groups brush aside government talks, keep fighting

Between January and May 2024, the United Nations reported a 36% inter-annual increase in the number of people displaced

Al Jazeera

‘Generational hero’: Julian Assange’s supporters hail his expected release

Activists and politicians celebrate WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s freedom following a plea deal with the US.

Latin Times

Security situation in Colombia deteriorates as family members of Vice President narrowly survive attack

An analysis by InSight Crime describes how the attack illustrates the sharp rise in violence in Cauca and Valle de Cauca

The Independent UK

Colombia plans to provide medical treatment to Palestinian children injured in Israel-Hamas war

A Colombian military hospital would offer medical treatment to Palestinian children injured in the Israel-Hamas war under a plan from the South American country’s Foreign Ministry

Latin Times

Colombia will suspend coal exports to Israel after Palestinians killed in hostage release operation

Gustavo Petro said on social media that exports will resume "when the genocide" stops

Latin Times

Colombia won't have an oversight mission in Venezuela's elections either

The news comes after the Maduro government withdrew an invitation to the EU to do so

The Independent UK

Insurance company Sura withdraws from Colombia's health system as government pushes for control

Colombian insurance company Sura has announced that it will withdraw from the nation’s health system because the resources it receives from Colombia’s government to manage more than 5 million patients, are not enough to cover its growing costs

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