Colombia Pins Police Bombing on Marxist Rebels, Commanders in Venezuela
The Colombian government accused a Marxist rebel group of planning a car bombing that killed 21 and said it would press charges against guerrilla commanders believed to operate from neighboring Venezuela......»»
Colombia Tests Drones to Kill Plants Used for Cocaine
Colombia’s police are testing whether drones carrying defoliants can kill the leaf used to make cocaine and win the support of Trump administration officials concerned about the country’s capacity to supply drugs to the U.S......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Magnitude-7.3 quake rattles Venezuela; no reports of major damage or deaths
A strong earthquake hit the northeastern coast of Venezuela, sending shock waves and spooking residents from the nation’s capital to Bogotá, Colombia, 900 miles away, and nearby Caribbean islands......»»
Northern Venezuela Hit by a Magnitude 7.3 Quake
A strong earthquake hit the northeastern coast of Venezuela, sending shock waves and spooking residents from the nation’s capital to Bogotá, Colombia, 900 miles away and nearby Caribbean islands......»»
Northern Venezuela Hit by a Magnitude-7.3 Quake
A strong earthquake hit the northeastern coast of Venezuela, sending shock waves and spooking residents from the nation’s capital to Bogotá, Colombia, 900 miles away and nearby Caribbean islands......»»
Venezuela"s economic crisis is so bad that some women say they"re turning to sex work to survive
Sky News Venezuela is suffering with currency inflation, power cuts, earthquakes, and food shortages. This is forcing many Venezuelan women to take up sex work in neighbouring Colombia. A.....»»
Cairo Embassy On Lockdown After Police Foil Suspected Suicide Bombing
The US embassy in Cairo is on lock down after local police foiled what some sources say was an attempted suicide bombing, Haaretz reports. Details of the incident are unclear, but Haaretz said the man was arrested after throwing a bomb, whi.....»»
Trump administration met with Venezuelan rebels to discuss their plans for a coup, says NYT
The Trump administration met with rebels from Venezuela over the past year and discussed their plans for a coup against President Nicolás Maduro, the New York Ti.....»»
Sewing needles hidden inside strawberries prompt scare across Australia
Australian authorities say six brands of strawberries could contain sewing needles or pins after a surprising find prompted a police i.....»»
Colombian rebels attack mining company, kill 3
Colombia's military says a holdout rebel faction has attacked a mining camp run by Toronto-based Continental Gold Inc. and killed three of its workers......»»
Social experiment: Business owners supporting Ocasio-Cortez
Like many people growing up in Colombia and elsewhere in Latin America in the 1980s, Soledad Murillo thought socialism was a pretty good idea. Then the Marxist-Leninist Revolutionary Armed Forces of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
It"s been 33 years since rebels allegedly backed by Pablo Escobar stormed Colombia"s Palace of Justice
AP Photo In late 1985, le.....»»
33 years ago, rebels allegedly backed by Pablo Escobar stormed Colombia"s Palace of Justice — here"s how the terrifying siege went down
33 years ago, rebels allegedly backed by Pablo Escobar stormed Colombia's Pala.....»»
Service? Don"t rely on Venezuela"s state telecoms firm Cantv
When Ceferino Angulo heard screams and gunshots one night last year close to his dairy farm on the western plains of Venezuela, he tried to call the police, but there was no phone signal......»»
"We Do All We Can So That People Don"t Kill Each Other": The Experiment to Stop Latin America"s Carnage
A few places in Ecuador and Colombia are exceptions to the regional surge in homicides. Efforts include turning gang members into garbage collectors, and firing hundreds of corrupt police officers......»»
Venezuela Opposition Leader Detained, Then Released
The head of Venezuela’s legislature was briefly detained Sunday by the country’s secret police, as international pressure mounts on authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro......»»
Colombian Rebel Group Claims Responsibility for Police Bombing
The National Liberation Army, or ELN, took responsibility for the car bomb last week that killed 20 cadets at a police academy, the worst terrorist attack to hit this South American country in 15 years......»»
"5,000 Troops To Colombia" To Quell Venezuela Crisis? John Bolton Flashes Notepad Contents At Briefing
"5,000 Troops To Colombia" To Quell Venezuela Crisis? John Bolton Flashes Notepad Contents At Briefing.....»»
Aid Convoy Arrives at Tense Venezuelan Border
Trucks escorted by Colombian police began arriving at this border crossing bearing humanitarian aid that opponents of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro, say they plan to transport into Venezuela against his will......»»
U.S. Aid for Venezuelans Arrives, Setting Up Showdown With Regime
U.S. military aircraft carrying aid for Venezuela arrived in Colombia on Saturday as the Trump administration steps up pressure to oust embattled President Nicolás Maduro......»»