De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown
The new president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues the rightward political shift in Latin America.
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At least 18 killed in Colombia in drone attack on helicopter, car bombing
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says armed dissidents, drug trafficking cartels should be considered ‘terrorists’.
‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment
As Colombia’s conflicts continue to escalate, criminal organisations rely on young soldiers to bolster ranks.
Suspected teen ‘sicario’ pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator
Police believe the 15-year-old arrested for the attempted murder of Senator Miguel Uribe was a hitman working for money.
Seven killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia
Colombia on edge as attacks come just days after assassination attempt on conservative presidential hopeful.
From: NewsFeed
Guerrilla violence sparks displacement crisis in northeast Colombia
Thousands have escaped a sudden outbreak of drug-related violence between two armed groups in northeastern Colombia.
Published On 24 Jan 2025
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail
Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
Can Colombia’s talks with the Comuneros del Sur help achieve ‘total peace’?
Government talks with armed groups have stalled. Experts say a smaller-scale ‘territorial’ approach might be the answer.
Former paramilitary leader returned to Colombia following US jailing
Officials hope Salvatore Mancuso will reveal information about hundreds of murders and forced disappearances.
Colombia agrees with ELN rebel group to extend truce
The two sides have agreed to extend a landmark deal struck in August that expired last week.
Amid uptick in kidnappings, Colombian family receives ‘biggest gift of all’
Colombia has experienced a surge in kidnappings in 2023, but negotiations with armed groups might herald a breakthrough.
