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Colombian Government Secures Disarmament Deal in Nariño Amidst Ongoing National Violence

In Nariño, Colombia, the government signed a peace agreement with the Comuneros del Sur, an ELN dissident group, leading to the disarmament of 585 weapons and a $45 billion investment in 10 municipalities to improve healthcare and combat illicit crops; however, concerns exist about other armed group...

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Colombia's CELAC Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Latin American Integration

Colombia's leadership of five regional organizations, including CELAC, presents a pivotal moment for Latin American integration, demanding strategic actions to address challenges arising from a multipolar world and focusing on development and regional citizenship.

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Cocaine Seizure at Charles de Gaulle Airport Overwhelms French Anti-Narcotics System

On March 4th, a 100% baggage scan at Charles de Gaulle airport intercepted 212 kg of cocaine from six passengers on an Air France flight from Martinique, overwhelming local anti-narcotics resources and highlighting a broader surge in trafficking from South America.

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Colombian Rebel Group Begins Weapons Surrender in Peace Talks

In Colombia's Nariño province, the 250-member Commoners of the South rebel group began surrendering weapons to the government on Saturday, marking a key step in peace talks aimed at disarmament and a potential model for President Petro's "total peace" strategy, though concerns remain about long-term...

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Colombia's Motorcycle Accident Crisis: 8,000+ Deaths, Insurance Gap

In 2024, over 8,000 traffic fatalities in Colombia were motorcycle-related, exceeding previous years; this, coupled with a 60% lack of mandatory insurance (SOAT), creates a significant public health and financial crisis.

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Colombia's Congress Rejects Cannabis Legalization for Third Time

Colombia's Congress rejected a cannabis legalization bill for a third time, despite President Petro's support, highlighting the government's lack of prioritization and contrasting with global trends toward regulation.

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Petro-Noem Disagreement Exposes Deep Ideological Rift

Following a meeting, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem publicly claimed that Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he was friends with members of the Tren de Aragua, a claim Petro denied, highlighting ideological differences and strained relations between their governments.

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German Aid Cuts Deepen Colombia's Funding Crisis

Reduced German development aid to Colombia, down 37% in 2025 to $4.6 million, follows the earlier suspension of US aid, forcing German foundations like KAS and Fescol to cut projects amid Germany's economic recession and political instability.

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Colombian Rebel Group Disarms, Signing Peace Agreements with Petro

The Colombian armed group Comuneros del Sur handed over weapons and signed peace agreements with President Gustavo Petro on Saturday, marking a step toward the disarmament and reintegration of its roughly 300 members, but the ELN remains active.

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Colombian Peace Talks Suspended Amidst Accusations and Violence

The Las Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada (ACSN), a paramilitary group in Colombia, suspended peace talks with the government after an army operation killed three of their fighters. The ACSN accuses the army of allying with the Clan del Golfo and demands territorial delimitation before...

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Marseille Police Officers Jailed in Drug Trafficking Case

Two Marseille police officers were jailed for drug trafficking and money laundering after an investigation revealed their involvement in trafficking at least 360 kilos of cocaine, a shipment initially reported as 180-200 kilos; the discrepancy triggered further investigation, exposing potential inte...

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Colombian Indigenous Groups Plan Protests Over Unfulfilled Promises

Colombia's indigenous groups, feeling unheard despite increased dialogue under President Gustavo Petro, plan large-scale protests to demand land rights, resources, and self-governance promised before his election, highlighting the challenges of implementing policy changes even with a supportive lead...

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