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Ancient Colombian Remains Reveal New Human Lineage

A newly discovered lineage of ancient humans, the Checua, has been identified in Colombia through DNA sequencing of 6,000-year-old remains, challenging existing theories of migration in the Americas and highlighting a previously unknown population in the region.

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Cali Bomb Attack: Six Dead, Guerrillas Charged

A bomb attack in Cali, Colombia, on August 22, 2025, killed six civilians and injured over 60, with two suspected guerrillas from a dissident FARC group facing charges. The attack, using two truck bombs filled with ammonium nitrate and mortar grenades, occurred near a military aviation school. This ...

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FARC Dissident Attacks Kill Six in Cali, Escalating Violence in Colombia

Dissident FARC groups launched two bomb attacks in Cali, Colombia, on Thursday, killing six civilians and injuring 79, with another attack killing 13 police officers in Amalfi, Antioquia; the attacks targeted civilian areas and infrastructure, representing a significant escalation of violence.

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Colombia: FARC Dissidents' Attacks Highlight Failures of 'Total Peace' Strategy

At least 19 Colombians died in recent attacks claimed by FARC dissidents, including a car bombing and the downing of a police helicopter using drones, exposing failures in President Gustavo Petro's "total peace" strategy and raising concerns about escalating violence before the next presidential ele...

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Colombia Captures Brother of Top Guerrilla Leader Iván Mordisco

On March 22, 2025, Colombian authorities captured Luis Vera Fernández, alias Mono Luis, brother and key operator of wanted guerrilla leader Iván Mordisco, in El Peñón, Cundinamarca, disrupting the Estado Mayor Central's (EMC) operations.

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Colombia's Failed 'Total Peace' Initiative Leads to Worst Security Crisis in a Decade

Colombia, once a model for peace after a 2016 agreement with FARC, now faces its worst security crisis in a decade, with recent attacks causing almost 20 deaths and highlighting the failure of the 'Total Peace' initiative, which neglected essential state-building and community trust.

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Colombian Military Kills Top FARC Dissident Leader

Willinton Vanegas Leyva, alias Dumar, a key leader of the FARC dissidents' Central General Staff (EMC), was killed in a Colombian military operation on Sunday in Guaviare department; another guerrilla was killed, and six were captured in the operation.

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Uribe Leads Memorial Rally for Slain Senator, Criticizes Petro

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez held a memorial in Bogotá for slain Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, using the event to criticize President Gustavo Petro's government and rally support for the Centro Democrático party ahead of the 2026 elections; Uribe Turbay's father, also a presidential ...

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Colombia Declares Armed Groups Terrorist Organizations After Deadly Attacks

On August 21st, 2024, coordinated attacks in Cali and Amalfi, Colombia, left 20 police and military personnel dead and over 40 civilians injured, prompting President Gustavo Petro to declare three armed groups as terrorist organizations due to their failure to adhere to the 'Total Peace' policy.

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Father Replaces Son as Colombian Presidential Candidate After Assassination

Following the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, his father, Miguel Uribe Londoño, will replace him as the right-wing's presidential pre-candidate for the 2026 Colombian elections; six people have been arrested, and a dissident FARC group is suspected.

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Cepeda Announces 2026 Colombian Presidential Bid

Left-wing Colombian Senator Iván Cepeda Castro announced his 2026 presidential bid on Friday, joining the Pacto Histórico coalition as a leading candidate; his campaign focuses on social justice, reconciliation, and ending political violence, reflecting his personal history as a human rights activis...

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18 Killed in Colombia Attacks, Deepening Security Crisis

Two separate attacks in Colombia, a car bomb in Cali and a drone attack in Medellin, killed at least 18 and injured dozens, deepening the country's security crisis ahead of next year's elections; the attacks were attributed to different Farc dissident groups.

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