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Family of Colombian fisherman killed in US military ‘drug boat strike’ in Caribbean files first formal complaint

December 03, 2025 10:52 pm

The complaint, filed by US human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik on behalf of the family, names Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth as the perpetrator.

US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio

October 26, 2025 1:26 am

The US military has ratcheted up activity in the southern Caribbean, striking vessels in international waters that it has alleged without evidence are carrying drugs.

Appeals court overturns conviction of Colombian ex-President Uribe for bribery and witness tampering

October 21, 2025 11:01 pm

Uribe, who governed from 2002 to 2010, has called his conviction political persecution, claiming that the judge was biased against him.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes northern Colombia, GFZ says

September 14, 2025 1:49 pm

The quake was reportedly at a depth of 10 km.

Hundreds surround and kidnap 45 soldiers in rebel-influenced area of Colombia, army says

September 08, 2025 1:24 pm

The army said the soldiers were seized in Cauca’s Micay Canyon, a coca-growing region controlled by a FARC dissident faction.

Colombia’s former president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest

August 02, 2025 12:55 am

The ruling comes ahead of Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, in which several politicians close to Uribe are expected to run.

Key suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

July 06, 2025 7:19 am

Miguel Uribe, a conservative senator, was shot twice in his head near the Bogota park on June 7 while he was campaigning in the capital for his party’s nomination in the 2026 presidential election.

At least 7 dead after series of bomb attacks hit southwest Colombia

June 11, 2025 5:31 am

The serial bombing attack near police stations came a few days after Colombia’s presidential candidate and Senator Miguel Uribe was shot in his head during a campaign rally.

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot in Bogota, suspect detained

June 08, 2025 9:22 am

Bogota Mayor Carlos Galan said Uribe was receiving emergency medical care after being shot in Fontibon district on Saturday.

Colombian rebel group steps towards peace, hands over war material

April 06, 2025 10:50 am

During an event in Pasto city in the southwestern Andean region, Comuneros del Sur said the delivery of explosives, grenades and other devices was a sign of the group's desire for peace.