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No survivors found after Colombian plane crashes in rural area with 15 people onboard, including congressman

January 29, 2026 11:02 am

Colombian congressman Diógenes Quintero was onboard the plane when the crash took place and was killed in the incident, his party that nominated him to the House of Representatives said.

Clashes in Colombia between guerrilla groups leave 27 dead, sources say

January 19, 2026 11:31 am

Both groups were part of ‌the so-called Central General Staff but separated in April 2024 due to internal disputes.

'Come get me, I'm waiting for you': Colombian President Petro dares Trump after US threatens military operation

January 07, 2026 5:14 pm

US Colombia tensions: Months before his capture by the US military, Venezuelan leader Maduro had also dared Trump in a speech and taunted the US administration to come and capture him.

Trump tells Colombian President to 'watch his a**' after US captures Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

January 04, 2026 5:17 pm

Addressing reporters after the US launched 'Operation Absolute Resolve' in Venezuela, Trump accused Petro of enabling cocaine production that fuels drug flows into the United States.

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.

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