Colombia

Colombia

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:01:09 +0000
How peace talks divided Colombia’s EMC guerrillas
Multiple regional divisions of the EMC split with the guerrilla organization in order to pursue peace talks with the government of President Gustavo Petro. The split could escalate violence in… The post How peace talks divided Colombia’s ...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:59:08 +0000
Colombia says EMC guerrilla leader abandoned peace talks
The founder and supreme commander of guerrilla group EMC has abandoned peace talks, according to the lead negotiator of Colombia’s government. In a statement, government negotiator Camilo Gonzalez said that… The post Colombia says EMC gue...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:34:43 +0000
Terror on Colombia-Venezuela border after assassination of anti-corruption activist
The assassination of Cucuta’s citizen ombudsman again put the spotlight on the corrupt political elite in the largest city on Colombia’s border with Venezuela. An assassin took the life of… The post Terror on Colombia-Venezuela bord...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:36:44 +0000
Colombia’s largest FARC dissident group urges ceasefire with government and ELN rebels
The commander of one of Colombia’s largest guerrilla organizations, the EMC, urged the government and rival group ELN to agree to a ceasefire. In a video, EMC commander “Ivan Mordisco”… The post Colombia’s largest FARC d...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:45:17 +0000
Why virtually all child sex crimes in Colombia go unpunished
Colombia’s government and judicial authorities have failed to implement policies to reduce widespread sexual violence against children. On top of that and for decades, the government has failed to develop… The post Why virtually all child...

Colombia Bogota

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:50 +0000
Sweet slow travel in Iza and the Boyacá highlands
Embark on a journey to Iza, where the serene landscapes of Colombia's Boyacá highlands meet the rich tapestry of tradition, offering a retreat into the heart of artisanal craftsmanship and culinary delights.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:54 +0000
Colombia protests against Petro gain momentum for April 21
In what could be one of the largest outpourings of popular discontent against President Petro, huge demonstrations across Colombia are scheduled for April 21.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:52 +0000
Medellín launches sex abuse prevention campaign for foreign visitors
The Mayoralty of Medellín has launched an ambitious campaign to deter foreigners from engaging in illicit activities while visiting the departmental capital of Antioquia.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:41:38 +0000
Stricter water-saving measures for Bogotá as climate crisis deepens
Bogotá faces a deepening water crisis as the El Niño weather pattern continues with high temperatures and lack of rainfall. New measures were introduced Monday by Mayor Galán to restict water usage in the Colombian capital.

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:43:24 +0000
Petro on Iran Attack: “U.S support for genocide has ignited the World”
Criticism mounts again as Colombian President Petro issues polarizing comments on "X" regarding the Iran attack on Israel and peddles fake news to criticize United States and Israel in "genocide."

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