Colombia President Orders Curfew in Capital Following Unrest

CHRISTINE ARMARIO and CESÁR GARCÍA / The Associated Press Nov 22, 2019 The move follows a massive march that brought tens of thousands to the streets in a message of rejection of his conservative government. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New Colombian President Promises ‘Corrections’ to Peace Deal

MANUEL RUEDA and CESAR GARCIA / The Associated Press Aug 7, 2018 Ivan Duque, the protege of a powerful right-wing former president, promises to "make corrections" to a peace deal with leftist rebels that has divided the country and to crack down on armed groups still roaming the countryside. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Venezuela Detains 6 in Failed Drone Attack Aimed at Maduro

SCOTT SMITH / The Associated Press Aug 5, 2018 Those detained are suspected of using explosives-laden drones in trying to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The attack comes as Venezuela reels from a worsening economic and humanitarian crisis. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Doubts Loom Over Colombia Peace Deal With Hawk’s Election

JOSHUA GOODMAN and CHRISTINE ARMARIO / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2018 Ivan Duque, who takes office in August, campaigned on rolling back benefits inscribed in a peace deal brokered by outgoing President Juan Manuel Santos. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Drug Traffickers Catch World Cup Fever

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2010 Whatever your take is on drugs, you have to give traffickers some credit for their innovation: A fake World Cup trophy has been seized by police in Colombia after the 14-inch, 24-pound replica was discovered by investigators and found to be made entirely of cocaine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colombians Head to the Polls

Staff / Truthdig May 30, 2010 It's an exciting day in Colombia as citizens head to the polls to vote for a new president. The two front-runners are former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos and former Bogota Mayor Antanas Mockus of the Green Party. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Base Deal Rocks U.S.-Latin Relations

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2009 The US reputation in Latin America continues to be soiled as a plan between the U and Colombia to increase American access to Colombian military bases has erupted in a firestorm of Latin anger against the deal as a form of military imperialist expansion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colombian Army Reports FARC Leader Dead

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2008 The demise of Manuel "Sureshot" Marulanda has been rumored many times before, but this time the Colombian army has announced that the long-time leader of the rebel group FARC is dead and has challenged FARC to disprove the report. Sources close to Marulanda have yet to confirm the news. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chavez Threatens War Against Colombia

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2008 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ratcheted up the tension between his country and neighboring Colombia by moving tanks and thousands of troops to the border between the two nations Sunday. Chavez's actions were prompted by Colombia's killing of a key Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) leader and 16 other FARC members in Ecuador the previous day. Chavez has friendly relations with FARC. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )