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Colombian Senator's Condition Worsens After Assassination Attempt

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, shot in the head on June 7th, suffered a critical health setback due to a central nervous system hemorrhage, requiring emergency neurosurgery; his prognosis remains reserved.

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Colombia's Poverty Reduction: A Success Masked by Systemic Failures

Despite an overall decrease in Colombia's poverty rate from 34.6% to 31.8% between 2023 and 2024, the poorest 20% saw minimal income improvement, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current social programs and data reporting inaccuracies.

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Amazon Sedimentation Crisis Threatens Leticia Port, Fuels Colombia-Peru Dispute

Colombian President Petro accused Peru of "appropriating" the Amazon River island of Santa Rosa, sparking a diplomatic crisis; sedimentation on the Colombian side threatens Leticia's port, potentially impacting its 55,000 inhabitants by 2030, while the thalweg shift raises border concerns.

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Colombian Authorities Dismantle Migrant Smuggling Ring

Colombian authorities dismantled a migrant smuggling ring, arresting 11 people—including three public officials—who facilitated illegal crossings to the U.S. for $3,000 per migrant; two Ecuadorian men and a Dominican woman were rescued.

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Colombia Rejects Peru's Sovereignty Over Amazon Island

On August 7, 2025, Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected Peru's sovereignty over Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon River, citing a 1922 treaty violation and demanding binational talks and potential international arbitration, while Peru maintains its sovereignty based on a 1929 treaty and the isla...

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Colombia-Peru Dispute Escalates Over Amazon Island Sovereignty

Colombia and Peru are disputing sovereignty over Santa Rosa island in the Amazon River, formed after the 1922 Lozano-SalomĂłn treaty, with both presidents issuing statements claiming the island based on different interpretations of the treaty and subsequent geographical changes.

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Assassination Attempt on Colombian Senator Uribe Turbay: Six Arrested, US-Origin Weapon Found

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay survived a June 7th assassination attempt in BogotĂĄ; six suspects, including a 15-year-old, are in custody; a US-origin weapon was recovered, prompting investigations into arms trafficking and potential links to organized crime.

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Italian Mother Murders Son, Claims Self-Defense

In Gemona del Friuli, Italy, 61-year-old Lorena Venier murdered her 35-year-old son, Alessandro, dismembering his body and burying it in lime to conceal it after allegedly spiking his drink, injecting him with insulin, and smothering him with a pillow. She claimed to protect her son's girlfriend fro...

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Uribe's Conviction Sparks Mass Protests in Colombia

Thousands protested Álvaro Uribe's 12-year house arrest sentence for witness bribery and fraud across Colombia, including Bogotå and Medellín, reflecting the country's political divisions and the enduring influence of Uribismo ahead of next year's elections.

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5,000 March in MedellĂ­n in Support of Uribe, Opposing Petro Government

On a Colombian national holiday, over 5,000 people marched through Medellín in support of former President Álvaro Uribe, who is under house arrest, displaying strong opposition to President Gustavo Petro's leftist government and expressing concerns about the perceived politicization of Uribe's legal...

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Venezuelan Lawyer Granted Asylum in Colombian Embassy

Venezuelan lawyer MarĂ­a Alejandra DĂ­az, a former chavista official, was granted asylum in the Colombian embassy in Caracas on January 11th, 2025, after denouncing government persecution following the 2024 presidential elections; she awaits a safe conduct pass to leave the country, with conflicting s...

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Petro's Mixed Legacy After Three Years in Power

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's administration, three years into its term, has seen mixed results: some successful reforms alongside challenges in security, peace negotiations, and declining approval ratings, setting the stage for uncertain upcoming elections.

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