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Colombia President Enacts Law Banning Bullfighting

Spectators chanted "No more 'ole'!", a slogan used during the legislative process by supporters of the law, which was passed by congress in late May.

Latin Times

Colombia Bans Bullfights, Joining Global Trend Towards Animal Rights

Colombian President signs bill banning bullfighting, sparking debate on cultural rights and animal welfare.

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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

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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.

Latin Times

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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

Latin Times

‘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.

Al Jazeera

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

Latin Times

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

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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

International Business Times

Colombia Will Not Shut Key Migrant Crossing To Panama: Foreign Minister

Colombia will not close its border with Panama along the Darien Gap -- the dense, dangerous jungle that has become a major route for migration toward the United States -- Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo told AFP Saturday.

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Al Jazeera

Colombia’s Petro orders opening of embassy in West Bank’s Ramallah

Petro had recalled the Colombian ambassador from Tel Aviv, where the embassy was closed on May 3.

International Business Times

Colombia Replaces Scandal-plagued Army Chief

Colombia's president on Monday replaced the country's army chief, who had come under fire for deteriorating security and a scandal in which he allegedly put his wife's English teacher under surveillance out of jealousy.

International Business Times

Police Officers Killed As Colombia Rebels Launch Gun, Bomb Attacks

Colombian guerrilla fighters on Monday killed two police officers and two other people in separate gun and bomb attacks that injured at least seven in the country's restive southwest, officials said.

The Independent UK

Violence intensifies in southwest Colombia as FARC holdout group attacks police and military

Violence has intensified in southwestern Colombia with a bomb blast injuring six people in the city of Jamundi and an attack by insurgents on a police station in the rural town of Morales leaving at least two officers dead

Latin Times

Another front opens for Colombia's Petro as prison mutiny sees murder of warden

Local media reported that other prisons across the country are in turmoil as well, with criminal gangs operating within

Latin Times

Venezuelan hardliner labels Colombian FM a 'puppet of the empire' over discussions on power transition

"Speak about transition again, see what happens," said Diosdado Cabello, who also accused the minister of "working" for the United States

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Colombia Election Authority Calls For Probe Into Petro Campaign

Colombia's election authority investigates Gustavo Petro's 2022 presidential campaign amid mounting concerns and allegations.

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