Cocaine Violence Driven by Marxist Guerrillas Rocks Colombia
The mountains of Catatumbo in eastern Colombia are so dangerous that the police and army generally don’t stray far from their ...
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Displaced from Colombia’s Catatumbo at 36,000 confirms Defensoría
Colombia’s Armed Forces launch an offensive in Catatumbo as violence between ELN and FARC dissidents displaces 36,000. The Ombudsman warns other regions, including Cauca, Guaviare, Valle del Cauca and ...
Trump Labels Cartels as Terrorists. Some Fear Retaliation Against Americans
The Kingpin Act, established in the 1990s, allows for international sanctions and the prosecution of Americans aiding cartels. Analysts say the law broadens the scope to target individuals or groups ...
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Is Maduro establishing a stronghold in Colombia’s Catatumbo using ELN as a proxy?
The humanitarian crisis in Catatumbo deepens as violence between the ELN and FARC dissidents forces 32,000 to flee. Critics ...
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday that he will declare a state of emergency over the ...
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Venezuela: Authoritarianism and Resistance
January 10 came and went and, as expected, Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro hung on to power. It is easy to throw our hands ...
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Colombia to declare ‘state of emergency’ as violence in northern regions spikes
Guerrilla attacks in the country’s northeast have killed dozens and forced thousands of people flee their homes.