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US Says Two Dead In Strike On Alleged Drug-smuggling Boat In Pacific

A new US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat killed two people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, announcing Washington's first such attack on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean.

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GOP Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro, Calls Him a Drug Addict: 'Got To Go To Rehab'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro as the two clash while tensions between the two countries continue to escalate

Latin Times

Wife Of Colombian Killed By U.S. Strike In The Caribbean Denies He Was a Drug-Trafficker: 'The Fishermen Have The Right To Live'

The wife of a Colombian man killed in one of the strikes conducted by the U.S. army in the Caribbean denied his husband was a drug-trafficker, like the Trump administration claims

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Trump Allegedly Misidentified a Colombian Fisherman as a Venezuelan 'Narcoterrorist'

The potential for deadly error underlines the lawlessness of the president’s bloodthirsty anti-drug strategy.

Reason

Colombia's President Embraces War Of Words With Trump

Donald Trump's decision to freeze millions in aid to Colombia and brand its president a drug trafficker has smashed long-standing ties and could yet shake up the country's 2026 presidential race.

International Business Times

Colombian Court Overturns Ex-president Uribe's Witness Tampering Conviction

A Colombian court on Tuesday overturned the witness tampering conviction of influential ex-president Alvaro Uribe, who had been sentenced to 12 years' house arrest in a decision condemned by the United States.

International Business Times

Republican Rep. Makes New Threat To Venezuela's Maduro: 'Can Only Negotiate Not To Have His Plane Downed When Escaping'

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart again slammed Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, now saying that he "can only negotiate not to have his plane downed when escaping"

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Pardoned J6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

A man who was pardoned after participating the January 6 Capitol riot faces new charges, this time for threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Latin Times

Colombia's Petro Slams Venezuelan Nobel Prize Winner Machado: 'A Despicable Person Is One Who Invites Others to Invade Their Own Country'

Petro's comments follow earlier criticism of Machado's Nobel Peace Prize in which he questioned why she had sought international backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Latin Times

Wife Of Colombian Killed In US Strike Says Life Taken Unjustly

Alejandro Carranza's loved ones say he left home on Colombia's Caribbean coast to fish in open waters.

International Business Times

Colombia, US Vow To Improve Anti-drug Strategy Amid Trump-Petro Feud

Colombia's president met with the top US diplomat in his country and discussed anti-drug efforts, Bogota said Tuesday, after a renewed public feud with counterpart Donald Trump frayed relations between the historic partners.

International Business Times

What's At stake in Colombia After Trump's Tirade Against Petro?

While it remains unclear whether the White House will follow through with his threats, Colombia is bracing for the worst case scenario as relations with its historic ally and largest trading partner reach a new low.

Latin Times

Republican Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro Over Criticism Of U.S.: 'Doing All He Can To Destroy Relations'

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro over his repeated criticism of the U.S. and the Trump administration. In a social media publication, the lawmaker claimed that Petro is "doing all he can to destroy relations" between the countries

Latin Times

Gustavo Petro Says Trump Has To 'Change His Heart' Or Americans Will 'Change Him': 'Can't Go Towards General Suicide'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, saying he has to "change his heart" or risk losing future elections.

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Maduro Declares Colombia and Venezuela 'Siamese Twins' As Trump Escalates Pressure on Both Nations

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country and Colombia are "one country" as the United States escalates pressure on both countries with military operations in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Nicolas Maduro Says Venezuela And Colombia Are 'One Country' As U.S. Escalates Pressure On Both Nations

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country and Colombia are "one country" as the United States escalates pressure on both countries with military operations in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Slams Trump As Clashes Escalate: 'He Is Not a King Here'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump as their clashes escalate during Washington's military deployment in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Colombian Man Targeted In U.S. Strike Has 'Cerebral Trauma' And Is 'Breathing Through a Ventilator'

The Colombian man who survived a recent U.S. strike against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean has "cerebral trauma" and is currently "sedated and breathing through a ventilator;" according to Interior Minister Armando Benedetti

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Colombia Recalls Its Ambassador To The U.S. Following Trump's Clash With President Petro

The Colombian government announced on Monday it is recalling its ambassador to the U.S. over Donald Trump's criticism of President Gustavo Petro, the country's foreign minister said

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Colombia recalls US ambassador amid spat with Trump over strikes on alleged drug boats

Feud casts doubt on future of counter-narcotics and security cooperation between two countries, analysts warn

International Business Times

Colombia Recalls Ambassador To US As Trump-Petro Feud Intensifies

Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up with President Donald Trump revoking aid and threatening punishing tariffs, or more.

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Claims Country's Decades-Long Civil Wars 'Are Due To The U.S.'s Cocaine Consumption'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that the country's decades-long civil wars are a result of "cocaine consumption in the U.S." as he continues to clash with Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Proposes Cooperation With Venezuelan Forces: 'This is Not To Defend Maduro'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed having Colombian forces cooperate with their Venezuelan counterparts and others in the region. He said they would be able to fight drug-trafficking more effectively, but the proposal comes as the two governments face increased pressure from the Trump administration

Latin Times

Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'

President Donald Trump confirmed night that his administration will impose tariffs on Colombian exports and cut financial assistance to the country, escalating tensions with one of Washington's closest regional partners.

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