Colombia: Displacement Crisis - Catatumbo's Uprooted Seek Home
Al Jazeera reports on a displacement crisis in Catatumbo, Colombia, sparked by renewed conflict between rebel groups. This violence, occurring despite a 2016 peace agreement with FARC, has forced tens...
3 Mars 202513min
Colombia: Cape York Man Arrested in Colombia for Cocaine Possession
PS News reports that a Cape York man has been arrested in Colombia. The individual, in his 50s and employed by a council contractor, was allegedly caught with 3.5 kilograms of cocaine while attempting...
3 Mars 202517min
China's Investments in Colombia: Infrastructure and Influence
Chinese state-backed companies have significantly increased investments in Colombian infrastructure projects since trade deals were established between 2008 and 2019. These investments encompass criti...
26 Feb 202513min
Colombia's Generals Indicted for Mass Executions by War Crimes Tribunal
Colombia's war crimes tribunal (JEP) has indicted 39 army officials, including four generals, for their involvement in the extrajudicial killings of 442 civilians in Antioquia between 2004 and 2007. T...
25 Feb 202513min
Colombia's Neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine War
We examine Colombia's neutral stance three years into the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite officially remaining neutral under President Petro, the piece highlights the historical context of initial condemn...
25 Feb 202527min
Uribe Trial: Fraud and Bribery Case Resumes in Colombia
The trial of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has resumed after a court rejected a defence request to remove the judge. Uribe is accused of fabricating charges against individuals who linked hi...
25 Feb 202512min
Colombian Government in Chaos: Petro Demands Resignations
Feb 10, 2025: Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, has created upheaval within his government by requesting the resignation of his entire cabinet. This request follows public criticism of his min...
10 Feb 202512min
