HRW accuses UAE-linked network of recruiting Colombians to fight in Sudan

Human Rights Watch has alleged that a security company based in United Arab Emirates recruited former Colombian soldiers to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. According to a report released by the human rights organization, Colombian private military contractors were allegedly deployed between 2024......

Colombia expels Bolivia’s ambassador in diplomatic retaliation

The Colombian government announced the expulsion of Bolivia’s ambassador from Bogotá in a move described as a reciprocal diplomatic response. The decision came only hours after Bolivian authorities expelled the Colombian ambassador, accusing her of interference in the country’s internal affairs. In an official statement,......

Colombia: Senator’s vehicle riddled with bullets amid rising election violence

The motorcade of a Colombian senator came under fire on Tuesday in the conflict-ridden region of Cauca, just days ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for May 31. According to President Gustavo Petro, the attack targeted Senator Alexander López, whose armoured vehicle was struck by multiple bullets while travelling......

Andean Community orders Colombia and Ecuador to remove trade restrictions

Andean Community has ordered Colombia and Ecuador to withdraw recent trade restrictions imposed against each other following an escalating economic dispute between the neighboring nations. The regional bloc instructed both governments to eliminate all tariff measures and trade barriers within ten business days in an effort to restore normal......

Leaked audio recordings allege US-backed plot to destabilize Latin America's left-wing governments

A political storm is sweeping across Latin America following the release of leaked audio recordings that allege a coordinated conspiracy involving former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, Argentine President Javier Milei, and current Honduran President Nasry Asfura to fund a disinformation network targeting left-wing governments......

Morocco's UN ambassador champions South-South cooperation vision at Colombia summit

Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, outlined his country's approach to South-South cooperation at an international meeting held in Santa Marta, Colombia, affirming that Morocco's strategy reflects a sustained commitment to solidarity with countries of the Global South. The three-day gathering......

Deadly mine explosion in Colombia leaves several workers dead

At least nine miners have died following a powerful explosion in a coal mine in central Colombia. The incident occurred in the municipality of Sutatausa, a mining area located not far from the capital, Bogotá. Workers trapped underground Authorities reported that the explosion, believed to have been caused by a buildup of methane......

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