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Venezuelan Suspect Arrested in Colombia for Murder of Dissident

Alias Gocho, a Venezuelan member of the Tren de Aragua, was arrested in Colombia on Thursday for his alleged role in the kidnapping and murder of Venezuelan dissident Ronald Ojeda in Chile in February 2024; Chilean authorities will extradite him.

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New Colombia-China Maritime Route Strengthens Trade Ties Amidst U.S. Tensions

Colombia and China established a new maritime trade route connecting Buenaventura to Shanghai via Peru's Chancay port, strengthening trade ties amidst strained relations with the United States; COSCO facilitates the project, boosting Colombian exports of oil, coal, gold, and emeralds to China.

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Petro's Government Faces Implosion Amidst Internal Conflict and US Trade Dispute

Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces a severe governmental crisis fueled by internal dissent over the appointment of Armando Benedetti, leading to resignations and a potential trade war with the US after a public clash with Donald Trump; the situation threatens the stability of Petro's administra...

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Colombian President Faces Backlash Over Controversial Chief of Staff Appointment

The appointment of Armando Benedetti as chief of staff by Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sparked a major crisis within the government, leading to public criticism and resignations from key ministers due to Benedetti's history of machismo accusations and corruption investigations.

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Buenaventura Gang Truce Collapses, Leading to 17 Homicides

In Buenaventura, Colombia, a truce between criminal gangs Los Shottas and Los Espartanos ended in January 2025, resulting in 17 homicides, prompting residents to flee and authorities to prepare containment plans, despite one gang's unilateral ceasefire declaration; the breakdown is attributed to a l...

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Bogotá's 2025 Car-Free Day: Mandatory Restrictions and Public Transport Alternatives

Bogotá will hold its annual Día sin carro y sin moto on February 6th, 2025, from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, restricting most private vehicles to reduce pollution; exceptions include public transport, emergency vehicles, and zero-emission vehicles; violators face a 603,939 peso fine and vehicle immobilizati...

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Vanti Announces 36% Colombian Gas Price Hike Amidst Government Backlash

Vanti, Colombia's leading natural gas distributor, announced a 36% price hike this month, affecting ten cities including Bogotá and Medellín, due to increased domestic gas costs, Caribbean sourcing, and imported gas needs, prompting government criticism and investigations.

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ELN's Binational Operations in Venezuela Fuel Conflict and Hinder Redemocratization

Armed conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region between the ELN and FARC dissidents, fueled by cocaine trafficking, has caused 52 deaths and over 52,800 displaced people by January 31, 2025; Venezuela's support for the ELN hinders peace in Colombia and Venezuela's redemocratization.

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Colombia Ends Aguardiente Monopoly

Colombia's Constitutional Court ended the colonial-era aguardiente monopoly, declaring unconstitutional a 2016 law that let governors block out-of-state sales, impacting liquor producers and regional economies nationwide.

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Reshaping Colombia's Constitutional Court: New Magistrates and Political Tensions

The Colombian Constitutional Court is undergoing a significant transformation with the appointment of four new magistrates in 2025, impacting its decisions on key issues like pension reform and the government's actions in Catatumbo, amidst a history of clashes between the Court and the executive bra...

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Petro's Government Faces Collapse Amidst Ministerial Rebellion and Trump Dispute

President Gustavo Petro faces a severe governmental crisis due to a ministerial rebellion ignited by the appointment of Armando Benedetti as a senior advisor, amid accusations of illegal campaign financing and domestic abuse, leading to resignations and exposing deep internal divisions, further comp...

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Trump Freezes $400 Million in USAID Funding to Colombia

The Trump administration temporarily froze over $400 million in annual USAID funding to Colombia for three months to review alignment with its 'America First' policy, impacting numerous programs including human rights initiatives, migration assistance, and the JEP, causing concern about the future o...

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