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120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds
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120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or have gone missing around the world in 2024, with more than 80% of those cases in…
Posted by John McCarthy September 17, 2025
Haitian police arrest a former senator accused of working with gangs to attack a peaceful community
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Haitian police arrest a former senator accused of working with gangs to attack a peaceful community

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Police in Haiti have arrested a former senator charged with conspiring against the state and financing criminal organizations for allegedly supporting gang members. Nenel Cassy was arrested Saturday…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2025
Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti for a 2nd time to help bolster security as gang violence surges
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Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti for a 2nd time to help bolster security as gang violence surges

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Preto arrived Friday in Haiti for the second time this year in a show of support as gangs in the troubled Caribbean country continue to gain ground.…
Posted by John McCarthy July 19, 2025
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested
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Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested

BOGOTA (Reuters) — Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, and local media reported that he was in a local…
Posted by John McCarthy June 7, 2025
21 countries have ‘Do Not Travel’ warning. Here’s what to know about the U.S. State Department advisories.
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21 countries have ‘Do Not Travel’ warning. Here’s what to know about the U.S. State Department advisories.

WASHINGTON (CBS) — Twenty-one countries around the world have a "Do Not Travel" warning from the U.S. State Department, as of April 30. The agency regularly updates or reissues its…
Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2025
Shell has pulled out of offshore gas projects in Colombia’s Caribbean-Ecopetrol
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Shell has pulled out of offshore gas projects in Colombia’s Caribbean-Ecopetrol

BOGOTA (Reuters) — Oil giant Shell has pulled out of three joint offshore gas projects in Colombia's Caribbean, the South American country's state-run oil company said today. The two companies are…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2025
Colombia preparing electricity auction as shortage warnings loom
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Colombia preparing electricity auction as shortage warnings loom

CARTAGENA (Reuters) — The Colombian government is preparing an electricity generation auction amid warnings of possible future power shortages in the country, Mines and Energy Minister Edwin Palma said on…
Posted by John McCarthy March 19, 2025
Colombian superstar Shakira cancels her concert in Lima after being hospitalized
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Colombian superstar Shakira cancels her concert in Lima after being hospitalized

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition, the singer said. Shakira shared a statement on her Instagram…
Posted by John McCarthy February 17, 2025
Trump slaps tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights
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Trump slaps tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights

BOGOTA — President Donald Trump said today he will impose sweeping retaliatory measures on Colombia, including tariffs and sanctions, after the South American country turned away two U.S. military aircraft with migrants…
Posted by John McCarthy January 26, 2025
Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence
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Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Haiti on Wednesday as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country. He was expected to meet with officials…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025

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