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US recalls top diplomat in Colombia as tensions with President Petro escalate
The U.S. State Department has recalled its top diplomat in Colombia for urgent consultations. The move follows comments from ...
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Colombia suspends extradition of those participating in peace processes
Justice Minister Eduardo Montealegre said that Colombia’s government has suspended the extradition of drug trafficking ...
Colombia suspends extradition of rebel leader wanted in the US for drug trafficking
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspended the extradition of a rebel leader to the United States, arguing that he needs to stay in Colombia to contribute to peace talks ...
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Former Colombian FM Reportedly Attempted To Meet With GOP Reps. As He Plotted a Coup Against President Petro
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva reportedly claimed to have met with a Republican Rep. as he sought U.S.
Latin Times3d
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Reportedly Sought U.S. Support To Topple President Petro 'In No More Than 20 Days'
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva reportedly met with people close to the Trump administration seeking support ...
Former Colombian diplomat sought help from U.S. in plot to oust Petro, report says
Colombia is reeling from a high-stakes political scandal after explosive audio leaks revealed a secret plot —allegedly ...
Cocaine Is the Fastest-Growing Illegal Drug Worldwide. Here’s Why.
A United Nations report found a rise in users, confiscation and deaths as cocaine trafficking expands into Africa and Asia, ...
Colombian court halts investigation into presidential campaign funds
Colombia’s Constitutional Court has stopped an investigation into President Gustavo Petro’s 2022 campaign financing ...