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Colombia vows to neutralize guerrilla threat after deadly attacks

Colombia’s government announced on Friday the launch of a major military operation after two deadly attacks claimed the lives of 19 people, including civilians and police officers. The incidents underscored the country’s worsening security crisis, despite ongoing peace efforts. On Thursday,......

Soldiers Held by Civilians amid Tensions in Southwest Colombia

The Colombian army has confirmed that 57 of its soldiers have been captured by civilians in the country’s volatile southwestern region, specifically in a mountainous area known as the Micay Canyon. The incident began on Saturday during a military operation in El Tambo, when an initial platoon was......

Woman arrested in connection with attack on Colombian senator

A woman suspected of involvement in the attempted assassination of Colombian Senator Esteban Uribe has been arrested in the Caquetá region, police confirmed Saturday. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative and a prominent opposition figure, was seriously injured after being shot twice in the head and......

Teen accused of assassination attempt pleads not guilty

A 15-year-old boy charged with attempting to assassinate Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has entered a plea of "not guilty," according to the prosecutor’s office. The teenager faces formal charges of attempted murder following the shooting of Uribe, who remains......

Colombian presidential candidate in critical condition after assassination attempt

Opposition presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is currently in critical condition following a shooting incident during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The senator, representing the Democratic Centre party, was targeted while delivering a speech, with video footage verified by the......

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe shot during presidential campaign event

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender in the 2026 election, was shot and seriously wounded during a campaign event in Bogotá, according to officials. The 39-year-old opposition lawmaker from the conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former President Álvaro......

Colombian Congress urges government to reconsider stance on Morocco's Sahara issue

The Colombian Congress has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Morocco in the ongoing Sahara issue, with Senator Efraín Cepeda, President of the legislative body, emphasizing the need to strengthen Colombia's bilateral trade and diplomatic ties with the North African nation. In a statement......

A Diplomatic Standoff: Petro's Confrontation with Trump and Its Impact on Colombia

On January 26, 2025, a late-night social media post by Colombian President Gustavo Petro triggered a diplomatic dispute with the United States, exacerbating tensions over the treatment of Colombian migrants being deported. Petro criticized the U.S. for its handling of deportations, particularly after......

Colombia avoids trade war after US deportation dispute

Colombia has stepped back from a potential trade conflict with the United States following President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and visa restrictions. The standoff began after Bogotá declined to accept US military flights transporting deported migrants, prompting swift reactions from......