COLOMBIA – Colombia’s ruling Historical Pact Alliance (El Pacto Historico) won the Sunday’s congressional elections, according to preliminary results. Voters went to the polls to elect members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as to take part in inter-party primaries that will determine candidates for the upcoming presidential election. According to […]
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro Escapes an Assassination Attempt
COLOMBIA – The Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that he escaped an assassination attempt on Monday night, as he was heading to the northern department of Cordoba. Petro made the revelation during a cabinet meeting in Monteria, where he said that the threat materialized Monday night as he traveled by helicopter to that […]
7 Members of Colombian Armed Rebel Group National Liberation Army (ELN) Killed During Operation
COLOMBIA – Seven members of the armed rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) were killed in a targeted security operation, according to the Colombian president Gustavo Petro. Petro said on Wednesday through US social media company X that he had ordered an airstrike targeting the ELN in the Catatumbo region. He underlined that utmost care […]
Meeting Between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Trump Set for Feb. 3
COLOMBIA – Meeting between the Colombian president Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House will take place on February 3. Petro said at a Cabinet meeting that the fight against drug trafficking will be a main issue during the meeting. Trump announced last week that the leaders would meet at […]
Trump was Planning a Military Operation in Colombia; Gustavo Petro
COLOMBIA – The Colombian president Gustavo Petro said in an interview with El Pais that Donald Trump was planning a military operation in Colombia, just like in Venezuela. “Trump told me in a phone call that he was thinking of doing bad things in Colombia. The message was that they were already preparing, planning a […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls Trump, Possible White House Meeting
USA – Colombian president Gustavo Petro called his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, discussing several issues including drug trafficking. “I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said arrangements for the meeting are being coordinated between US Secretary of State […]
US to Revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa
USA – The US State Department on Friday said that it’ll revoke the Colombian president Gustavo Petro’s visa over what it calls “incitement of violence.” “Earlier today, Colombian President @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged U.S. soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence. We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and […]
Venezuela Hit by a Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake
VENEZUELA – Venezuela was on Wednesday struck by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake, which according to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), was felt in several Colombian cities too. The tremor was centered in the town of Mene Grande, Venezuela, and occurred at 6.21 pm local time (2221GMT). The earthquake generated alarm among residents in both countries, […]
Missing Colombian Musicians B-King and DJ Herrera (Regio Clown) Found Dead
MEXICO – Two missing Colombian musicians – B-King and DJ Herrera – were found dead in Mexico City according to local authorities on Monday. Sanchez Salazar, also known as B-King, and DJ Herrera, better known as Regio Clown, had been reported missing since Sept. 16, after going to a gym in Polanco, a well-known neighborhood […]
Attacks in Colombia Leave at Least 18 Dead
COLOMBIA – At least 18 people were killed and many others injured in two separate attacks in Colombia on Thursday. In the western city of Cali, a vehicle bomb targeted the Marco Fidel Suarez Military Aviation School. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder said preliminary reports indicated that at least 6 people were killed and 36 were […]
Death Toll from Colombia Landslides Now at 22
COLOMBIA – The death toll from Colombia landslides have risen from previously reported 16 to 22, with 8 still missing. A statement from the Antioquia governor’s office said new bodies had been found in the Bello and Altos de Oriente areas of Medellin following the landslide. It said the number killed had risen to 22, […]
Death Toll From Colombia Landslides Rises to 16
COLOMBIA – The current death toll from Colombia landslides is 16 as of Thursday, with search and rescue efforts continuing to locate the missing persons. Andres Julian Rendon, governor of the Antioquia department, announced on X that eight individuals remain missing. The landslide struck on Tuesday in the mountainous area of Bello, just outside Medellin, […]
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay Shot 6 Times in Bogota
COLOMBIA – Colombian Senator and possible far-right presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot six times in Bogota on Saturday. According to local media reports, the male attacker approached Uribe from behind and shot him in the head. Videos on social media showed Uribe with his face and back covered in blood as bodyguards rushed […]