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US attacks Venezuela: Trump says Maduro ‘captured’
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have 'captured' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during large-scale strikes on the country. In a statement, the Venezuelan government reject...
Interim Venezuelan leader offers to ‘collaborate’ with US after Trump warning
Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has offered to collaborate with the United States after being warned by President Donald Trump about potential significant consequences if she does not cooper...
Russia lured Colombians with $2,500 welding jobs, confiscated their passports, and sent them to storm Pokrovsk
Colombian nationals were deceived by Russian recruiters with promises of welding jobs paid at $2,500. Once in Russia, their passports were confiscated and they were forced into military action against...
Colombia launches major counter-drone program after U.S. hits Venezuela
On January 10th, Colombia's Ministry of Defense announced the commencement of a COP 6.2 trillion ($1.6 billion) National Anti-Drone Shield program in direct response to recent U.S. military strikes ag...
US Forces Intercept Another Tanker in the Caribbean
United States military forces have intercepted another oil tanker in the waters of the Caribbean Sea as part of heightened surveillance and enforcement operations aimed at curbing illicit activities s...
Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has indicated potential future actions against Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran following his focus on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. During an exchange with reporter...
Trump Warns Cuba and Colombia Could Be Targets of US-Backed Regime Change Following Venezuela
President Donald Trump issued a warning that countries such as Cuba and Colombia might become targets for U.S.-supported regime change efforts similar to what was seen in Venezuela after the ousting o...
We will run Venezuela, don't worry Colombia and Cuba: What Trump said on Maduro's capture
In an interview, former President Donald Trump commented on potential U.S. involvement in Venezuela if Nicolás Maduro were captured or removed from power. He asserted that the United States would mana...
From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians lured to Sudan's killing fields
Colombian ex-soldiers recruited for high-paying jobs by Emirati networks have found themselves involved in conflict zones in Sudan where they face grave dangers including death, mass killings, rapes, ...
Marco Rubio Warns Havana of Serious Consequences After Maduro's Arrest
Senator Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Cuba's government following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by Colombian security forces, suggesting that there would be serious con...
Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela
President Donald Trump has shifted his focus to other countries such as Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran, following rhetoric towards Venezuela....
Russia Sentences Colombian to 19 Years for Fighting for Ukraine
According to Russia's Prosecutor General, the Supreme Court within the Russian-controlled Donetsk region has issued a sentence of nineteen years in prison against Oscar Mauricio Blanco Lopez for fight...
Trump on return trip to Washington predicts demise of Cuba, warns Colombia, threatens Greenland
During his return trip to Washington from Miami, President Trump made alarming statements regarding international affairs. He claimed that the United States would see the end of communist rule in Cuba...
Latin American Reactions to Maduro’s Capture
Public opinion regarding US detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro varies widely across Latin America, with public support for his arrest found primarily in countries grappling with influxes...
A Strategic Break for South America
Following the apprehension of Venezuelan President Maduro, neighboring countries in South America are revisiting their strategies concerning deterrence and national independence....
From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians lured to Sudan’s killing fields
Colombian soldiers were recruited with promises of generous salaries by the United Arab Emirates and sent to conflict-ridden areas in Sudan instead, facing grave dangers including death, mass killings...
Colombia needs a strong private sector—and renewed government institutions at the helm
Colombia's stability has been threatened by corruption, insecurity, and widespread informality, hindering economic prosperity. To ensure inclusive growth, the country requires renewed fiscal disciplin...
Colombia deploys army units to Venezuela border
The Colombian army has deployed troops at the Paraguachon border crossing with Venezuela and reinforced its permanent military presence in Maicao municipality within the La Guajira department....
Colombia Creates National Anti-Drone System After US Strikes on Venezuela
Colombia aims to establish a national anti-drone system as a precautionary measure following recent US missile strikes in Venezuela. This move is seen as part of their broader efforts to enhance cyber...
Colombia’s Petro to visit White House in February
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia plans to visit the White House in February, marking a significant turn for diplomatic relations after his earlier conflicts with former President Donald Trump....
Colombia and Cuba Condemn US Attack on Venezuela
Colombia and Cuba have strongly condemned what they describe as an attack by the United States on Venezuela. No specific details of the alleged incident are provided in this brief statement....