25 news items about "Columbia"

Friday 10:25

Two attacks in Colombia, including a drone strike on a police helicopter, killed 17 people, mostly policemen.

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11 August 19:16

Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential candidate, has died after being shot in the head at a campaign rally.

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Top news from the last 24 hours

7 August 16:29

Juan Carlos Florian, a former porn actor and sex worker, has been appointed as Colombia's Minister of Equality, sparking controversy and support from President Gustavo Petro.

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3 August 08:39

The father of two children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle was sentenced to 32 years in prison for sexually abusing his stepdaughter.

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2 August 09:39

Alvaro Uribe, former president of Colombia, has been sentenced to 12 years under house arrest for obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

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29 July 09:11

Alvaro Uribe was convicted of pressuring witnesses in a landmark trial in Colombia, the first time a former president has been found guilty.

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27 July 12:36

Ecuador expelled more than 600 Colombian prisoners to reduce prison overcrowding, prompting protests from the Colombian government.

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12 July 08:25

Giuseppe Palermo, the leader of the Latin American 'ndrangheta, has been arrested in Colombia and is wanted internationally for cocaine trafficking.

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3 July 07:17

Colombia has intercepted an autonomous submarine equipped with a Starlink antenna capable of carrying 1.5 tons of cocaine, marking a first in the fight against drug trafficking.

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23 June 12:55

57 Colombian soldiers have been kidnapped by guerrillas in the south-west of the country.

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14 June 21:15

Colombia's Environment Ministry has announced a 33% drop in deforestation in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to cooperation with local communities and government measures

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International

8 June 16:40

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has occurred in Colombia, with the epicenter in Paratebueno. The quake was felt in the capital Bogotá and other cities

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8 June 07:45

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a possible presidential candidate, was shot dead during an election event in Bogota. His wife said he was fighting for his life

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16 April 16:15

The European Union has declared Kosovo, Colombia, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Morocco, Tunisia and India as 'safe' countries for migrants, which will speed up the processing of asylum applications from these countries

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International

19 February 05:43

Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounces an assassination plot against him as revenge for his fight against the country's mafia.

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6 February 09:55

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's statement that cocaine is 'no worse than whisky' has sparked controversy.

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International

28 January 09:49

Arabica coffee prices hit a new all-time high amid Donald Trump's threats to impose sanctions and tariffs on Colombia.

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International

27 January 08:14

The White House has announced the suspension of sanctions against Colombia after the country agreed to President Trump's terms on illegal immigrants.

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26 January 18:40

Colombia's president rejected US military planes carrying Colombian migrants, calling for their treatment with dignity.

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14 November 15:34

Colombia's parliament has approved a ban on underage marriage after 17 years of debate.

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