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Colombia: Mine Explosion Kills 21
On Thursday, Colombian Pres. Gustavo Petro announced that the death toll from a mine collapse on Tuesday had risen to 21 after rescue operations ended and failed to rescue 10 trapped miners....
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Colombia Protests: 79 Police Officers Taken Hostage
A police officer and a civilian were reportedly killed and 79 officers and nine oilfield workers were taken hostage on Thursday in Colombia's Caqueta province. This occurred during violent protests against the Emerald Energy oil company....
Colombia: Fight Between Armed Groups Leaves at Least 18 Dead
Colombia's Defense Minister told reporters on Monday that at least 18 people died on Saturday as a result of clashes between dissident factions fighting for control of drug trafficking routes. The conflict took place in Puerto Guzmán, about 60km (37 miles) from the border with Ecuador....
Colombia: ELN Rebel Group Denies Ceasefire
Colombia's largest remaining armed group, the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN), on Tuesday rejected claims that it was part of a ceasefire agreement with the government announced by Pres. Gustavo Petro on Dec. 31.
Colombia, Rebels Conclude Round of 'Successful’ Talks
Representatives of the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group issued a joint statement on Monday praising and concluding the first round of peace talks, which was held in Caracas, Venezuela.
Colombia Announces Agreement with ELN Rebels On Displaced People
Colombia's Pres. Gustavo Petro said on Saturday that an agreement was reached in peace talks with the left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group to allow the Indigenous Embera community to return to its lands in the west of the country.
Colombia: Fight Between Armed Groups Leaves at Least 18 Dead
Colombia's Defense Minister Iván Vélasquez told reporters on Monday that at least 18 people died on Saturday as a result of clashes between dissident factions fighting for control of drug trafficking routes. The conflict took place in Puerto Guzmán