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US military kills four in fourth high-seas drug boat strike in one week

The U.S. military launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing four people in the fourth such attack announced in the past few days.

15 Apr 2026-09:56
President Aliyev, new Colombian envoy eye deeper ties across key sectors - PHOTO

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met newly appointed Colombian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nelsy Raquel Munar Jaramillo on Tuesday to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.

14 Apr 2026-15:35
Colombia plans euthanasia of “cocaine hippos”

Colombia has approved a controversial plan to euthanize dozens of invasive hippos descended from animals once owned by former drug lord Pablo Escobar, as authorities struggle to control a growing population threatening local ecosystems.

14 Apr 2026-11:59
Colombia to hike tariffs on Ecuador to 100% in retaliation

Colombia announced on Friday that it will impose a 100% tariff on imports from Ecuador in retaliation for Quito's decision to raise its customs duties from 50% to 100% starting May 1.

11 Apr 2026-14:21
Colombia's Petro calls for Pix payment system expansion in Brazil

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged Brazil to expand its instant payment system, Pix, to Colombia and raised concerns about U.S. financial sanctions in a message on X, as Washington investigates the Brazilian system.

06 Apr 2026-21:14
At least 66 dead in Colombian military plane crash, officials say -VIDEO

At least 66 people have died and dozens were injured after a Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after take-off in the south of the country, officials said.

24 Mar 2026-10:45
At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says - VIDEO

24 Mar 2026-08:53
Colombian military plane with 110 soldiers on board crashes - VIDEO

A military transport plane carrying 110 soldiers has been involved in an "accident" in Colombia.

23 Mar 2026-20:47
Petro’s leftist group tops Colombia’s Congress

Colombia's ruling leftist coalition, the Historic Pact, became the largest group in the Senate following Sunday’s legislative elections, bolstering President Gustavo Petro's political support, though it left Congress fragmented without a single-party majority.

09 Mar 2026-22:39
UN Security Council due to meet later today

An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council has been called for later on Saturday in New York.

28 Feb 2026-19:28

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