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Renewed Colombian Conflict Displaces 50,000, Halts Peacebuilding
Renewed armed conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, bordering Venezuela, has displaced over 50,000 people in two months, halting peacebuilding projects and reversing progress made since the 2016 peace agreement; the violence is driven by competition for control of coca cultivation and trafficking...
Renewed Colombian Conflict Displaces 50,000, Halts Peacebuilding
Renewed armed conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, bordering Venezuela, has displaced over 50,000 people in two months, halting peacebuilding projects and reversing progress made since the 2016 peace agreement; the violence is driven by competition for control of coca cultivation and trafficking...
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64% Bias Score
ELN's Machuca Massacre Detailed in New Podcast
A new podcast, "ELN between rifles and dialogues," details the history of Colombia's ELN guerrilla group, including the 1998 Machuca massacre where an oil pipeline bombing killed 84 and injured 30, highlighting the group's evolution and the challenges to lasting peace in the country.
ELN's Machuca Massacre Detailed in New Podcast
A new podcast, "ELN between rifles and dialogues," details the history of Colombia's ELN guerrilla group, including the 1998 Machuca massacre where an oil pipeline bombing killed 84 and injured 30, highlighting the group's evolution and the challenges to lasting peace in the country.
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40% Bias Score
Curfew Imposed in Cúcuta Following Explosive Attacks
Following explosive attacks on police and toll facilities in Cúcuta, Colombia, on Wednesday night, authorities imposed a curfew from 7 PM Thursday to 6 AM Friday, and suspended classes for Friday; one police officer was injured, but there were no reported deaths.
Curfew Imposed in Cúcuta Following Explosive Attacks
Following explosive attacks on police and toll facilities in Cúcuta, Colombia, on Wednesday night, authorities imposed a curfew from 7 PM Thursday to 6 AM Friday, and suspended classes for Friday; one police officer was injured, but there were no reported deaths.
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24% Bias Score
Colombia: LGBTQ+ Community Forcibly Displaced Amidst Catatumbo Violence
In January 2025, at least 54,000 people were forcibly displaced from Colombia's Catatumbo region due to an offensive by the ELN and dissident FARC, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community following threats and violence; despite their inclusion in peace talks, the armed groups targeted LGBT...
Colombia: LGBTQ+ Community Forcibly Displaced Amidst Catatumbo Violence
In January 2025, at least 54,000 people were forcibly displaced from Colombia's Catatumbo region due to an offensive by the ELN and dissident FARC, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community following threats and violence; despite their inclusion in peace talks, the armed groups targeted LGBT...
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36% Bias Score
Emergency School Opens in Cúcuta for Children Displaced by Catatumbo Crisis
A temporary school in Cúcuta, Colombia, provides emergency education to over 280 children displaced by the Catatumbo crisis, which has forced over 46,000 children out of school since January 16th, resulting in a complex logistical operation to transport them from temporary hotel housing.
Emergency School Opens in Cúcuta for Children Displaced by Catatumbo Crisis
A temporary school in Cúcuta, Colombia, provides emergency education to over 280 children displaced by the Catatumbo crisis, which has forced over 46,000 children out of school since January 16th, resulting in a complex logistical operation to transport them from temporary hotel housing.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia's Peace Talks Collapse Amidst Deadly Violence in Catatumbo
At least 80 people were killed and 50,000 displaced in the recent violence in Colombia's Catatumbo region, causing President Petro to suspend peace talks with the ELN rebel group, jeopardizing his 'total peace' plan and revealing a failure to deter criminal activity during ceasefires.
Colombia's Peace Talks Collapse Amidst Deadly Violence in Catatumbo
At least 80 people were killed and 50,000 displaced in the recent violence in Colombia's Catatumbo region, causing President Petro to suspend peace talks with the ELN rebel group, jeopardizing his 'total peace' plan and revealing a failure to deter criminal activity during ceasefires.
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56% Bias Score
Colombia Launches Plan to Eradicate Coca Crops in Catatumbo
The Colombian government launched a 140-day plan to eradicate 25,000 hectares of coca crops in Catatumbo, offering farmers financial aid to switch to legal agriculture, while continuing military operations against rebel groups and improving infrastructure.
Colombia Launches Plan to Eradicate Coca Crops in Catatumbo
The Colombian government launched a 140-day plan to eradicate 25,000 hectares of coca crops in Catatumbo, offering farmers financial aid to switch to legal agriculture, while continuing military operations against rebel groups and improving infrastructure.
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32% Bias Score
Failure of Colombia's "Total Peace" Initiative
Colombia's "Total Peace" initiative, aimed at ending armed conflict through negotiations, has failed due to ongoing illegal economies fueling violence, leading to the appointment of General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense.
Failure of Colombia's "Total Peace" Initiative
Colombia's "Total Peace" initiative, aimed at ending armed conflict through negotiations, has failed due to ongoing illegal economies fueling violence, leading to the appointment of General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense.
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68% Bias Score
Bomb Attacks in Colombia Near Venezuelan Border
Four bomb attacks, including a car bomb, struck Villa del Rosario and Cúcuta, Colombia, on February 19-20, 2025, injuring at least five and destroying a toll booth; the ELN is suspected.
Bomb Attacks in Colombia Near Venezuelan Border
Four bomb attacks, including a car bomb, struck Villa del Rosario and Cúcuta, Colombia, on February 19-20, 2025, injuring at least five and destroying a toll booth; the ELN is suspected.
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40% Bias Score
ELN's Armed Strike in Chocó Displaces Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The ELN imposed a 72-hour armed strike in Colombia's Chocó department, displacing over 3,500 and confining 2,000 families, while accusing the army of colluding with the Clan del Golfo; this follows a recent flood affecting 30,000 families, and the emergence of a new armed group further complicates t...
ELN's Armed Strike in Chocó Displaces Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
The ELN imposed a 72-hour armed strike in Colombia's Chocó department, displacing over 3,500 and confining 2,000 families, while accusing the army of colluding with the Clan del Golfo; this follows a recent flood affecting 30,000 families, and the emergence of a new armed group further complicates t...
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36% Bias Score
ELN's Resurgence in Colombia Fueled by Venezuela's Support
The ELN guerrilla group, backed by Venezuela, is escalating conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, creating a new dimension in the fight against dissident FARC groups; President Gustavo Petro's low approval rating and strained relations with Venezuela contribute to the crisis.
ELN's Resurgence in Colombia Fueled by Venezuela's Support
The ELN guerrilla group, backed by Venezuela, is escalating conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, creating a new dimension in the fight against dissident FARC groups; President Gustavo Petro's low approval rating and strained relations with Venezuela contribute to the crisis.
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68% Bias Score
Colombian Defense Minister Resigns Amidst Cabinet Reshuffle and Security Crisis
Colombian Defense Minister Iván Velásquez resigned Tuesday, adding to a wave of resignations in President Gustavo Petro's cabinet following a government reorganization. This occurs amidst a worsening security crisis in Catatumbo due to escalating violence between the ELN and dissident FARC groups, c...
Colombian Defense Minister Resigns Amidst Cabinet Reshuffle and Security Crisis
Colombian Defense Minister Iván Velásquez resigned Tuesday, adding to a wave of resignations in President Gustavo Petro's cabinet following a government reorganization. This occurs amidst a worsening security crisis in Catatumbo due to escalating violence between the ELN and dissident FARC groups, c...
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44% Bias Score
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