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Venezuela, Colombia to increase military presence along shared border

Venezuela and Colombia will boost the number of troops stationed along its shared border at informal crossings where armed criminal groups linked to drug trafficking often operate, the defense ministers of the two countries said on Thursday.

Reuters

At least 27 workers killed after fire in gold mine sparks explosion 300ft below ground

Contractors were working an overnight shfit at the Sermigold mine in Peru's Arequipa region an explosion thought to have been caused by an electrical short circuit erupted around 100 metres (330ft) below ground

Daily Mirror

Colombia's Congress approves $247 billion development plan

Colombia's Congress on Thursday approved a $247.4 billion four-year development plan, paving the way for the government of leftist President Gustavo Petro to implement social and economic reforms.

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Spain expresses backing for Colombia peace plan

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has given his full backing to Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s peace plan aimed at reaching a cease-fire with National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla organization

The Independent UK

Colombian leader says Spain to study removing ELN from EU's terrorism list

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday Spain will look at removing the left-wing Colombian guerrilla group known as the National Liberation Army (ELN) from the European Union's list of designated terrorist organisations during the upcoming Spanish presidency of the EU Council.

Reuters

Colombia's Petro urges Spain to lead EU on climate change

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has started a state visit to Spain by urging Europe to do more to fight climate change

The Independent UK

Colombian government, rebels resume talks in Cuba

Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group are meeting this week in Cuba to resume peace talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire and resolving a conflict dating back to the 1960s

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Colombia's ELN rebel group says bilateral ceasefire must be flawless

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Colombia's Petro reshuffles cabinet, replacing several ministers

Colombian President Gustavo Petro named Ricardo Bonilla as finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle, replacing Jose Antonio Ocampo.

France 24

Colombia's Petro names new finance minister in cabinet reshuffle

Colombian President Gustavo Petro named Ricardo Bonilla as finance minister in a Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, despite market anxiety over former minister Jose Antonio Ocampo remaining in the job.

Reuters

Colombian president asks cabinet to resign ahead of reshuffle - sources

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has asked his cabinet ministers to resign ahead of a reshuffle, two sources told Reuters late on Tuesday, as the leftist leader said he had lost his majority coalition in Congress.

Reuters

Venezuela's Juan Guaidó not seeking political asylum in US

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he is not seeking political asylum in the United States and has not ruled out the posibility of running in a presidential primary planned for October

The Independent UK

Colombia hosts conference on Venezuela's political crisis

Diplomats from 20 countries have gathered in Colombia for a conference in on the political crisis in Venezuela, where Nicolas Maduro’s socialist administration has strengthened its autocratic rule despite international efforts to expand political freedoms in the South American nation

The Independent UK

US, EU, Latin American countries meet to encourage Venezuela elections

A summit meant to reinvigorate talks between the Venezuelan government of Nicolas Maduro and opposition political parties, attended by representatives from 19 countries and the European Union, produced no concrete results on Tuesday, though a further meeting was planned.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó ejected from Colombia

Guaidó lands in Miami after failed bid to attend summit hosted by leftwing president, with return to Venezuela looking unlikely

Reuters

Venezuela's Guaido arrives in Miami after surprise Colombia visit

Former Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido arrived in Miami on Tuesday, following a surprise visit to Colombia the previous day, where he said he would take part in an international summit.

France 24

Venezuelan opposition figure Guaido expelled from Colombia, slams ‘persecution’

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó said he was expelled from Colombia hours after he crossed the border from Venezuela to try to meet with some participants at an international conference Tuesday to discuss his country’s political crisis.

The Independent UK

Guaidó travels to Colombia ahead of Venezuela-focused summit

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he has crossed the border into Colombia on foot to seek a meeting with international delegations gathering there for a conference focused on his country’s political crisis

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As Petro visits, White House threatens new pressure on Maduro without democratic progress

President Joe Biden is open to increasing pressure on Venezuela if Nicolás Maduro fails to take concrete steps toward democratic elections, the Biden administration said on Thursday, as Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro visited the White House.

Reuters

Biden thanks Colombia for hosting Venezuelan refugees, eyes deeper partnership

U.S. President Joe Biden praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday for his country's treatment of refugees from Venezuela and for his commitment to democracy and human rights.

Al Jazeera

Colombian President Petro meets Biden in Washington, DC

The two leaders discussed issues such as climate change, migration and drug trafficking in a White House meeting.

The Independent UK

Biden, Colombia's Petro to meet amid deep policy differences

President Joe Biden is set to host Colombian President Gustavo Petro for talks at the White House later Thursday

Reuters

Biden to discuss Venezuela sanctions with Colombia's Petro in White House talks -official

President Joe Biden will discuss Venezuela in wide-ranging talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday, including U.S. willingness to further ease sanctions on the OPEC nation only in return for concrete steps toward free elections there, a senior administration official said.

The Independent UK

Biden to host Colombia leader Petro for White House talks

President Joe Biden is hosting Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks next week

Reuters

Biden to host Colombian President Petro on April 20 -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden will host a bilateral meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement on Friday.

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