All articles tagged with #colombia
Originally Published 20 hours ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A private plane crashed in Boyacá, Colombia, killing all six onboard, including singer Yeison Jiménez, prompting an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Reuters
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez is not planning any international trips soon, as her government is focused on domestic issues, despite Colombian President Gustavo Petro's suggestion of a possible visit to Colombia.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BBC
US President Donald Trump plans to meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House soon, amid tensions involving Venezuela's Maduro and US operations targeting regional drug trafficking and energy resources. Trump criticized Petro, warning of potential military action, while Petro warned of armed resistance. The situation reflects ongoing regional conflicts over drug trafficking, energy, and political influence.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by ABC News
Revelers in Pasto, Colombia, celebrated the Black and White Carnival with parade floats and costumes, an event recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Colombia is preparing for a potential refugee influx and increased security at the Venezuela border following US strikes and political instability in Venezuela, with government and humanitarian agencies mobilizing resources and personnel to manage possible migration and security challenges.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Axios
Tensions escalate between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump following a U.S. operation in Venezuela, with Petro taunting Trump and warning against military action in Colombia, amid accusations of drug trafficking and threats of further U.S. interventions in the region.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
The article discusses potential targets of US President Donald Trump's foreign policy ambitions, including Venezuela, Greenland, Colombia, Iran, Mexico, and Cuba, highlighting threats, strategic interests, and recent actions or statements related to these countries.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Politico
Trump predicts Cuba's fall, discusses regime change in Venezuela, threatens Colombia over drug issues, and states the US needs Greenland for national security, highlighting a focus on regime change and strategic interests in the region.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by upi.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that a U.S. drone strike in Maracaibo, Venezuela, targeted a cocaine processing facility linked to the ELN guerrilla group, and criticized U.S. focus on cannabis rather than cocaine, while also addressing regional drug trafficking and political tensions between Colombia, Venezuela, and the U.S.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Guardian
The Colombian Amazon has become a major hub for illegal activities such as cocaine trafficking, gold mining, and cattle ranching, driven by expanding illegal roads and armed groups, leading to significant environmental destruction and complex criminal networks, with ongoing challenges in governance and peacebuilding efforts.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC News
Colombia's government has declared an economic emergency allowing the president to issue taxes by decree to address budget shortfalls, amid criticism and legal challenges, after failing to pass a new tax bill and facing high public spending.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The Guardian
The ELN guerrilla group in Colombia launched a drone and explosives attack on a military base near Venezuela, killing six soldiers and injuring over two dozen, amid ongoing peace negotiations and regional tensions related to drug trafficking and US sanctions.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Al Jazeera
The US has officially designated Colombia's largest criminal group, the Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC), as a terrorist organization, which could impact ongoing peace negotiations and increase violence, despite previous efforts to facilitate peace with the group.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by BBC
The US has designated Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a terrorist organization, intensifying its efforts against drug trafficking and related violence, amid ongoing peace negotiations and regional tensions.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Military.com
The Colombian government condemned the ELN rebel group's armed strike protesting US military actions in the Caribbean, which has impacted rural communities and involved attacks on security forces, amid ongoing peace negotiations that have been suspended since January.