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1 day ago

Why the thaw between Colombia and Venezuela works in Trump's favor

Colombia and Venezuela will collaborate on military plans and intelligence sharing to combat shared criminal threats.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves at least 20 dead ahead of May elections

A weekend bombing in Colombia killed 20 and injured 36, marking a surge in violence ahead of presidential elections.
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1 day ago

Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election

A highway bombing in Colombia's Cauca killed 19 and injured dozens, escalating violence ahead of the presidential election.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Colombia, Venezuela hold key talks in post-Maduro visit

Colombia and Venezuela agreed on military cooperation to combat crime along their shared border, focusing on illegal activities like drug trafficking and human trafficking.
World politics
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1 day ago

Why the thaw between Colombia and Venezuela works in Trump's favor

Colombia and Venezuela will collaborate on military plans and intelligence sharing to combat shared criminal threats.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves at least 20 dead ahead of May elections

A weekend bombing in Colombia killed 20 and injured 36, marking a surge in violence ahead of presidential elections.
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election

A highway bombing in Colombia's Cauca killed 19 and injured dozens, escalating violence ahead of the presidential election.
World politics
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3 days ago

Colombia, Venezuela hold key talks in post-Maduro visit

Colombia and Venezuela agreed on military cooperation to combat crime along their shared border, focusing on illegal activities like drug trafficking and human trafficking.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

UK ambassador to Washington says America's only special relationship' is with Israel

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reporting on critical issues in the US.
Environment
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Wait, Could This Be a Climate Conference That Actually Works?

The Iran war has irreparably damaged fossil fuel markets, pushing countries towards renewable energy sources.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Trump Administration Is Blackmailing Vulnerable Countries into Giving Us Rare Minerals

The Trump administration's changes to HIV programs in Zambia have led to reduced support and potential loss of aid, viewed as extortion.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Spain responds to reported US plans to punish NATO allies

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed confidence in Spain's NATO membership despite US reports of potential expulsion over lack of support in the Iran war.
#us-iran-relations
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US-Iran conflict: What's the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?

Washington and Tehran remain firm in their positions, hindering diplomatic progress amid the US-Israel conflict over Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US-Iran conflict: What's the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?

Washington and Tehran remain firm in their positions, hindering diplomatic progress amid the US-Israel conflict over Iran.
SF politics
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5 days ago

Top ministers quit after Peru's president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal

Peru's interim president deferred a decision on purchasing F-16 jets, leading to ministerial resignations and US concerns over bad faith negotiations.
#mexico
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mexico warns US involvement in anti-drug operation should not to be repeated

Mexico's government demands no unauthorized US presence in anti-narcotics operations after a fatal incident involving US officials.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Presence of reported US CIA agents killed in crash not authorised: Mexico

Mexican government investigates unauthorized US agents involved in a drug raid after two were killed in a car crash.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mexico warns US involvement in anti-drug operation should not to be repeated

Mexico's government demands no unauthorized US presence in anti-narcotics operations after a fatal incident involving US officials.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Presence of reported US CIA agents killed in crash not authorised: Mexico

Mexican government investigates unauthorized US agents involved in a drug raid after two were killed in a car crash.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels

A coalition of 54 countries aims to transition away from fossil fuels at the first conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29.
US news
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9 hours ago

'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC

Fifteen deportees from Latin America were sent to Kinshasa, Congo, facing danger and poor conditions after a secretive U.S. migration deal.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make obscene' profit, analysis finds

The Middle East oil crisis could cost the global economy up to a trillion dollars while oil companies profit significantly from high prices.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines

The DRC plans to establish a paramilitary unit to secure mining sites, backed by a $100m investment from the US and UAE.
California
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2 days ago

Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at leat seven, state governor says

Authorities in Cauca demand government action after a deadly explosion killed seven and injured twenty on the Pan-American Highway.
#iran
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Negotiations between Iran and the US remain stalled with no scheduled talks, despite regional diplomatic efforts and mixed signals from both sides.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Iran says no direct talks planned as Witkoff, Kushner expected in Pakistan

U.S. and Iranian officials are in Pakistan for potential negotiations to end the ongoing war in Iran, but no meetings are confirmed.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran's Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister visits Pakistan, but no commitment to talks with US delegation has been made.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Mexico says alleged CIA agents 'not authorized' on its soil

Two US citizens, believed to be CIA agents, were killed in Mexico during an anti-drug operation, raising diplomatic tensions between the US and Mexico.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A sudden gap': poorest to suffer from Trump's drive to stop Cuba sending doctors to its neighbours

I'm really disturbed and concerned, said Ebanks, who will now have to seek private treatment at a cost that, she said, could reach 350,000 Jamaican dollars (about 1,600).
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World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Spain, Brazil, Mexico vow to boost Cuba aid amid US threats

Spain, Brazil, and Mexico are increasing aid to Cuba, citing a humanitarian crisis caused by the US blockade.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Diaz-Canel: There is no negotiation' with US other than on Cuban terms

Cuban President Diaz-Canel insists negotiations with the U.S. must respect Cuban conditions, rejecting any discussion of internal issues or regime change.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket | CBC News

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to profit on the prediction market site Polymarket.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro's lawyer fees

The US eased sanctions to allow Venezuela to pay legal fees for Nicolas Maduro's drug trafficking trial after his abduction by US forces.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump cancels US envoys' trip after Iran's Araghchi leaves Pakistan

Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran, suggesting future discussions should occur over the phone.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro denies links to drug traffickers amid US investigations into his campaign funding sources.
#ecuador
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% and deepens the trade war

Ecuador raised the security tax on Colombian imports from 50% to 100% due to national security concerns and drug trafficking issues.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia amid tensions over the Jorge Glas corruption case and accusations of foreign interference.
World politics
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2 weeks ago

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% and deepens the trade war

Ecuador raised the security tax on Colombian imports from 50% to 100% due to national security concerns and drug trafficking issues.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia amid tensions over the Jorge Glas corruption case and accusations of foreign interference.
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1 month ago

The criminal underworlds of Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador converge in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio

Mexico captured Angel Esteban Aguilar, a Los Lobos leader wanted for a 2023 presidential candidate murder, revealing criminal networks connecting Ecuador, Mexico, and Colombia in cocaine trafficking operations.
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US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Colombian President Petro Meets With Trump After Months of Exchanging Threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro met U.S. President Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions after U.S. military strikes and regional disputes, signaling a more conciliatory bilateral stance.
World politics
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1 month ago

Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing Colombia, sparking a new diplomatic crisis

Colombia and Ecuador face a severe diplomatic crisis with presidents exchanging accusations of cross-border bombing and harboring narco-terrorist groups, with diplomatic channels completely collapsed.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia's Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border

Colombian President Petro accused Ecuador's military of bombing Colombian territory and reported 27 charred bodies found on the border, while Ecuador's President Noboa denied the allegations, claiming all military strikes occur within Ecuador's borders.
#colombia-us-relations
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Where the Silence Breaks | Ep 3 Colombia

Colombian military soldiers confess to extrajudicial killings of innocent civilians through the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a transitional justice mechanism established by the 2016 peace agreement.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US urges Latin America to use military against drug cartels

Pentagon chief Hegseth convened a cartel-focused security conference with conservative Latin American allies, pledging aggressive military action against drug trafficking organizations and warning that the US will act unilaterally if necessary.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Colombia's EGC suspends Doha peace talks over Petro-Trump meeting

The Gaitanist Army of Colombia suspended peace talks in Qatar after President Gustavo Petro reportedly designated its leader as a high-priority arrest target.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dismay as Hegseth urges Latin American allies to join offense' against cartels

The Trump administration threatens unilateral military action against drug cartels in Latin America if countries don't adopt more aggressive approaches, while pursuing broader geopolitical and resource interests in the region.
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2 months ago

White House steps up pressure on Colombia over Serbian drug lord Antun Mrdeza

A meeting between two drug traffickers in the Amazon jungle region of Putumayo has become a new lever of pressure for Donald Trump on the governments of Colombia and Venezuela. A U.S. intelligence report reveals that Giovanny Andres Rojas aka Arana, the top leader of the Border Commandos and currently imprisoned in La Picota prison in Bogota, is making illegal deals with the Serbian kingpin Antun Mrdeza, who has been held in Venezuela since 2025.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's government has announced it will resume peace talks with the powerful Gulf Clan, also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defence Forces (ECG), after the criminal group expressed concern about a recent deal with the United States. Tuesday's announcement addresses a temporary suspension the Gulf Clan announced earlier this month, in the wake of a meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

How best to uproot Colombia's vast cocaine crops?

President Gustavo Petro's voluntary coca eradication and substitution strategy has strained relations with the United States amid pressure for more aggressive tactics.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Juan Manuel Santos, former president of Colombia: The world is on the wrong track'

Juan Manuel Santos remains highly active internationally, promoting Colombia's peace process, engaging with former FARC communities, and warning about growing global risks like nuclear tensions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Venezuela's Rodriguez, Colombia's Petro say they will meet soon'

Petro said he had invited Rodriguez to meet in the border city of Cucuta to discuss energy cooperation and infrastructure projects. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has announced that she and Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss security issues, as well as economic and energy matters. We continue to promote a relationship of understanding and shared benefits for the wellbeing of our peoples, Rodriguez said in a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday.
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