Colombia

Balloon sighted over Latin America is from China, Beijing says
Chinese foreign ministry says balloon spotted over Colombia is of a ‘civilian nature and used for flight tests’.
Published On 6 Feb 2023
Former Colombian drug-trafficking magnate pleads guilty in US
Dairo Antonio Usuga David, or ‘Otoniel’, was leader of the Gulf Clan, one of Colombia’s largest paramilitary groups.
Published On 26 Jan 2023
Colombia shifts strategy in drug war away from coca eradication
After decades of fumigating and pulling up coca plants, Gustavo Petro announces drop in forced crop eradication goals.
Published On 24 Jan 2023
Colombian activist killings hit record high in 2022: Ombudsman
Human rights ombudsman says 215 activists and social leaders killed across Colombia last year, up from 145 in 2021.
Published On 23 Jan 2023

Critics say the accusations against Iván Velásquez are the latest attack against anti-corruption officials in Guatemala.

Arsenal of weapons, including M60 machine gun and grenades, belonged to FARC rebel dissidents, Colombian police say.

Marquez, an environmental activist who survived a 2019 attempt on her life, says an explosive was found near her home.

Authorities say they are investigating the nationality and origin of the bodies of two men discovered at Bogota airport.

Government’s about-face comes after left-wing rebels said they had not discussed a truce with Bogota.

President Petro has asserted that five armed groups, including the ELN, committed to six months of peace through June.

President Gustavo Petro announces ceasefire with five largest armed groups to support peace talks.

The two countries will allow passage of cargo and passenger transport via cross-border Tienditas Bridge from January 1.

The past year saw a political swing leftward in countries like Brazil and Colombia as well as crises and World Cup gold.

In the city of Buenaventura, a ceasefire between two rival gangs is being held up as a model for government peace plans.

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