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Colombia risks losing US support in fight against drugs-attorney general

Colombia risks losing U.S. support in its fight against drug trafficking because of rising coca output and a bill that could allow criminal gangs to surrender and be possibly pardoned, the Andean country's attorney general told Reuters in an interview.

Reuters

Intelligence sharing with Venezuela leaves Colombia vulnerable to spying, ex president says

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque warned on Friday that his successor’s decision to share intelligence information with Venezuela leaves his country vulnerable to espionage from Nicolas Maduro’s socialist regime, and could damage the longstanding cooperation between U.S. and Colombian agencies.

Miami Herald

Colombia's government to send pension reform proposal to Congress

Colombia's government is set to send a pension reform bill to Congress on Wednesday that would widen coverage and strengthen the state pensions administrator, although analysts fear it could pose a risk to capital markets and public finances.

Reuters

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Terrifying moment helicopter spins out of control mid-air and crashes killing four

President Gustavo Petro confirmed the names of the four service people killed in the crash after footage appeared on social media showing the helicopter falling out of the sky in Colombia

Daily Mirror

Colombian president suspends ceasefire with criminal group

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday said he had suspended a ceasefire with the Clan del Golfo, the country's largest criminal organization, because it had attacked police.

Reuters

Colombian mine explodes killing 11 people as rescuers try to free 10 trapped workers

A buildup of methane gas has caused a series of mines in Sutatausa, a municipality in Colombia, to explode killing at least 11 workers, injuring nine and leaving 10 others trapped underground

Daily Mirror

Colombian coal mine blast kills 11, search on for survivors

A powerful explosion in a coal mine in central Colombia that affected four other mines linked by tunnels has killed at least 11 people and left 10 others missing

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Colombian oil field kidnapping ends as dozens of hostages freed

Dozens of police and oil workers taken hostage after protesters stormed a field operated by China’s Sinochem Group have been released, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said.

Tribune News Service

Accusations against relatives a blow to Colombian president

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asked prosecutors to investigate accusations made against his brother and one of his sons that appear to go against his campaign pledges to promote peace and fight corruption

The Independent UK

Colombia's health bill to cost up to $2.64 billion annually for next decade

The Colombian government's health reform plan will cost from $1.86 billion to $2.64 billion each year for the next decade, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Colombia must do more to stop child recruitment by armed groups -NGO

Colombia's government must increase efforts to stop armed groups from recruiting children, as it pushes for peace and surrender deals with rebels and crime gangs, think tank International Crisis Group said on Friday, warning recruitment is rising.

Reuters

Colombia completely halted eradication of coca crops last month

Colombia last month entirely halted the eradication of coca, the raw material for cocaine, as the government of President Gustavo Petro calls for a new approach in the war on drugs.

Tribune News Service

Colombia, Bolivia to ask UN to remove coca leaf from narcotics list

Colombia and Bolivia will jointly ask the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs to remove coca leaves from its list of prohibited substances and accept the plant's traditional uses, Colombia's government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Colombia expects talks with FARC dissidents within weeks-peace official

Colombia's government expects to begin talks within weeks with two dissident groups founded by former FARC rebels who reject that group's 2016 peace deal, the country's top peace official said.

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Cattle, not coca, drive deforestation of the Amazon in Colombia – report

Past governments blamed the growing of coca – the base component of cocaine – for clearcutting, but a recent study shows otherwise

Reuters

Colombia's government presents bill to Congress to increase public spending

Colombia's government on Friday presented a law to the country's Congress to raise public spending in its budget this year by 25.4 trillion pesos ($5.11 billion) in a move to finance the social plans put forward by President Gustavo Petro.

Reuters

Colombia and Venezuela sign deal to revive trade

Colombia and Venezuela on Thursday signed an agreement to revive trade between the two countries during a ceremony on a border bridge at which Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro both signed.

The Independent UK

Presidents of Colombia, Venezuela sign trade deal on border

The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela have met on their border to sign an agreement designed to improve trade between both countries and lift import duties on dozens of manufactured goods

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Venezuela appoints new ambassador to Colombia

Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday approved the appointment of Carlos Eduardo Martinez, a former soldier, as the country's new ambassador to Colombia, after Caracas' former top diplomat to Bogota stood down in January.

Reuters

Colombia's gov't coalition solid but laws will be made by consensus - minister

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's administration expects to win congressional approval of his proposed reforms to fight poverty, exclusion and inequality, but may need to compromise on a controversial health bill and other laws, said Interior Minister Alfonso Prada.

Reuters

Thousands march across Colombia to oppose government reforms

Thousands of people took to the streets of Colombia's major cities on Wednesday to protest social and economic reforms that leftist President Gustavo Petro presented to Congress, policies he says will improve access to health care and protect people's rights, but which opponents say will aid criminals.

Reuters

Colombians march to support President Petro's social and economic reforms

Thousands of people took to the streets across Colombia's major cities on Tuesday to support economic and social reforms put forward by President Gustavo Petro as part of efforts to reduce poverty, exclusion and inequality in the South American country.

Reuters

Colombia's Petro presents controversial health reform to Congress

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday presented a controversial health reform to lawmakers which his government says will improve primary care, expand access to treatment, raise healthcare worker salaries and fight corruption by eliminating private sector management of payments.

The Independent UK

Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico

Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group have met in Mexico City to resume peace talks

Reuters

Colombia, ELN rebels resume peace talks in Mexico after ceasefire confusion

Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group resumed peace talks in Mexico City on Monday after a temporary halt caused by a misunderstanding over a mooted ceasefire.

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