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Colombian Child's Release Reveals Complex Narco-Debt Kidnapping

An abducted child in Colombia was released after his family paid a $1 million ransom to Los Rastrojos, a narco-trafficking group, who contracted the FARC dissidents to carry out the kidnapping; a relative involved in the payment was later murdered.

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Argentina and Colombia Showcase Plays at Moscow's Chekhov Theater Festival

Argentina and Colombia will present plays at the 17th Chekhov International Theater Festival in Moscow (May 23-July 25); Argentina's award-winning 'Measure for Measure (It's Your Fault)' and Colombia's 'No One Writes to the Colonel' and a Dostoevsky adaptation highlight international cultural exchan...

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Drone Attack Kills Child in Colombia

A drone attack in Colombia's Catatumbo region on May 15th, 2023, killed a 12-year-old child and injured 11 others; the attack, attributed to the ELN, exemplifies the escalating use of explosive drones in the country's armed conflict.

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Petro's Inaction Risks Collapse of Peace Talks with Calarcá FARC Dissidents

President Gustavo Petro's visit to the Vatican overlapped with the expiration of a decree suspending Colombian military operations against the Calarcá FARC dissidents, jeopardizing fragile peace talks and risking renewed conflict despite informal agreements to extend the suspension.

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US Florists Face Challenges Amidst Import Tariffs

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported cut flowers are forcing U.S. florists to seek domestic alternatives, but local farmers face challenges meeting increased demand, highlighting the vulnerability of small businesses to trade policies and funding cuts.

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Influencers Murdered in Similar Attacks Highlight Domestic Violence Issue

Two female influencers, María José Estupiñán in Colombia and Valeria Márquez in Mexico, were murdered in similar ways by delivery people delivering gifts, highlighting a pattern of violence against women and systemic failures to protect them despite legal measures.

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Venezuela Arrests Over 50 Alleged Mercenaries Ahead of Elections

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the arrest of over 50 alleged mercenaries planning to disrupt the May 25th legislative and gubernatorial elections, leading to increased border security measures and the closure of airspace with Colombia. The opposition is boycotting the elections, which...

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Murillo Announces Independent Presidential Bid for 2026

Former Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced his independent presidential bid for 2026, emphasizing unity and regional development, particularly for marginalized communities, while distancing himself from President Gustavo Petro.

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Petro Supports Potential Nationwide Strikes in Colombia, Risking High Economic Costs

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia announced his support for potential indefinite nationwide strikes to pressure Congress, risking significant economic consequences, as the 2021 protests cost 50 billion pesos, with 13 similar events planned in the second half of 2025 at a cost of 1.9 billion pesos.

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Colombia's Energy Grid: Growing Risks of Widespread Blackouts

Facing growing energy demands and climate change impacts, Colombia's power grid, heavily reliant on hydropower, risks widespread blackouts due to insufficient generation capacity expansion and lack of grid interconnection; experts warn of the need for significant investment to ensure energy security...

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UN Warns of Indigenous Extinction in Colombia

The UN warns that five Indigenous groups in Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains—Kogui, Wiwa, Kankuamo, Arhuaco, and Ette Naka—face extinction due to attacks by armed groups and insufficient state protection; approximately 54,700 people are affected.

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Eight Farmers Abducted in Colombia Amidst Ongoing Violence

Eight evangelical farmers were abducted in April 2024 in Pueblo Seco, Guaviare, Colombia, by FARC dissidents; authorities have not acted despite pleas from families, exposing the vulnerability of civilians in areas controlled by armed groups.

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