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Explosive device kills 13, injures 38 on bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists

April 26, 2026 6:39 am

Both are dissidents of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia that operate in the region.

Colombia military plane crash: Death toll climbs to 66 as C-130 carrying 125 goes down in Putumayo

March 24, 2026 10:46 am

Colombia military plane crash news: The accident occurred as the Lockheed Martin-built Hercules C-130 was taking off from Puerto Leguizamo on the border with Peru as it transported troops

Colombian military plane with 125 onboard crashes after take off, dozens rescued

March 24, 2026 7:41 am

The crash took place as the plane, a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane, was taking off ⁠from Puerto Leguizamo, deep in Colombia's southern Amazon region on the border with Peru.

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.

Colombia US relations: Donald Trump-US. petro dares trump

'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.