Colombia
U.S. Troops Reportedly Required To Sign NDA Before Taking Part In Campaign In The Caribbean
U.S. troops are being required to sign non-disclosure agreements before taking part in the military campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, according to a new report.
Colombian President Petro Claims Hurricane Melissa Is 'Defending The Caribbean' From U.S. Forces
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed Hurricane Melissa, which has made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, is helping defend the Caribbean from the pressure campaign being carried out by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan regime
Family of NYPD Detective Demands Answers After Her Death Following Plastic Surgery in Colombia
A New York City police detective died in the Colombian city of Cali, a week after traveling to the South American country and undergoing cosmetic surgery on her buttocks. Now, Alicia Stone's family is demanding justice.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Slams U.S. Drug-Related Sanctions as 'A Complete Paradox'
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing narco-terrorist organizations to thrive under his "total peace" plan, which Washington says has fueled a rise in cocaine production across Colombia.
Gustavo Petro Warns Sen. Lindsey Graham Over Pressure Campaign: 'When The Colombian People Are Attacked They Go To The Mountains And Arm Themselves''
Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned Republican Senator Lindsey Graham after he confirmed that land strikes against Venezuela and Colombia are a possibility.
Intelligence Leaks Expose How Colombian and Venezuelan Networks Back Narco Boats Hit by U.S. Bombings: Report
Sources told Colombia's Semana that drug trafficking continues in the area, with culprits switching to semisubmersibles, altered route, and faster craft that raise costs without dismantling networks
Colombian President Petro Again Slams U.S. Strikes After Article Describes Bodies Washing Ashore In Caribbean Country: 'They Are Murders'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. strikes in the Caribbean as he continues his feud with American counterparts
Republican Congressman Blasts President Petro After Trump Comments: 'A Clown Who's Cost Colombia Dearly'
U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) escalated his ongoing feud with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling the leftist leader "a clown" and accusing him of being a drug addict.
Gustavo Petro Accuses Trump Of Wanting To Intervene In Colombia's Presidential Elections: 'Seeking For The Far-Right To Win'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused U.S. counterpart Donald Trump of wanting to interfere with the South American country's elections next year, rejecting the claim that Washington's strikes against alleged drug vessels seeks to counter narco trafficking in the region
Marco Rubio Calls Colombian President Petro a 'Lunatic' As Feud Escalates: 'He's Not Well'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him a "lunatic" as the feud between Bogota and Washington continues to escalate
U.S. Launches First Anti-Drug Strike in Pacific Side of South America, Its Eighth Attack During Pressure Campaign
The United States carried out another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel Tuesday night
GOP Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro, Calls Him a Drug Addict: 'Got To Go To Rehab'
Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro as the two clash while tensions between the two countries continue to escalate
Wife Of Colombian Killed By U.S. Strike In The Caribbean Denies He Was a Drug-Trafficker: 'The Fishermen Have The Right To Live'
The wife of a Colombian man killed in one of the strikes conducted by the U.S. army in the Caribbean denied his husband was a drug-trafficker, like the Trump administration claims
Colombia's Petro Slams Venezuelan Nobel Prize Winner Machado: 'A Despicable Person Is One Who Invites Others to Invade Their Own Country'
Petro's comments follow earlier criticism of Machado's Nobel Peace Prize in which he questioned why she had sought international backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
What's At stake in Colombia After Trump's Tirade Against Petro?
While it remains unclear whether the White House will follow through with his threats, Colombia is bracing for the worst case scenario as relations with its historic ally and largest trading partner reach a new low.
Republican Rep. Slams Colombian President Petro Over Criticism Of U.S.: 'Doing All He Can To Destroy Relations'
Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro over his repeated criticism of the U.S. and the Trump administration. In a social media publication, the lawmaker claimed that Petro is "doing all he can to destroy relations" between the countries
Gustavo Petro Says Trump Has To 'Change His Heart' Or Americans Will 'Change Him': 'Can't Go Towards General Suicide'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, saying he has to "change his heart" or risk losing future elections.
Nicolas Maduro Says Venezuela And Colombia Are 'One Country' As U.S. Escalates Pressure On Both Nations
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country and Colombia are "one country" as the United States escalates pressure on both countries with military operations in the Caribbean
Colombian President Petro Slams Trump As Clashes Escalate: 'He Is Not a King Here'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. counterpart Donald Trump as their clashes escalate during Washington's military deployment in the Caribbean
Colombian Man Targeted In U.S. Strike Has 'Cerebral Trauma' And Is 'Breathing Through a Ventilator'
The Colombian man who survived a recent U.S. strike against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean has "cerebral trauma" and is currently "sedated and breathing through a ventilator;" according to Interior Minister Armando Benedetti
Colombia Recalls Its Ambassador To The U.S. Following Trump's Clash With President Petro
The Colombian government announced on Monday it is recalling its ambassador to the U.S. over Donald Trump's criticism of President Gustavo Petro, the country's foreign minister said
Colombian President Petro Claims Country's Decades-Long Civil Wars 'Are Due To The U.S.'s Cocaine Consumption'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that the country's decades-long civil wars are a result of "cocaine consumption in the U.S." as he continues to clash with Donald Trump.
Colombian President Petro Proposes Cooperation With Venezuelan Forces: 'This is Not To Defend Maduro'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed having Colombian forces cooperate with their Venezuelan counterparts and others in the region. He said they would be able to fight drug-trafficking more effectively, but the proposal comes as the two governments face increased pressure from the Trump administration
Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'
President Donald Trump confirmed night that his administration will impose tariffs on Colombian exports and cut financial assistance to the country, escalating tensions with one of Washington's closest regional partners.
Colombian President Petro Slams Trump Admin Over Attack Against 'Colombian Boat': 'They Have Committed Murder'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed the U.S. government over an attack against an alleged drug boat in what he said were the country's territorial waters
The Cali Cartel Paid $220,000 to Hire El Chavo del 8 Cast for a Child's Birthday Party
One of Latin America's strangest crossovers between pop culture and organized crime has resurfaced. The members of the El Chavo del 8 cast were reportedly hired by the Cali Cartel in 1986 to perform at a private children's party for the daughter of drug trafficker José "Chepe" Santa Cruz in Bogotá. The reported payment was $220,000 in cash.
Mexican and Colombian Cartel Members Reportedly Infiltrating Ukraine's International Legion to Boost Drone Warfare Skills
Cartel operatives are reportedly exploiting Ukraine's limited vetting of foreign recruits, where background checks are rare and credentials often go unverified, allowing individuals with criminal ties to enlist with minimal oversight.
Colombian President Petro Says U.S. Must Be Taken To The UN Security Council After Latest Strike Against Alleged Drug Boat
Colombian President Gustavo Petro again criticized U.S. strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, saying the country "must be taken to the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly"
Alleged Tren de Aragua Ringleader Dies After Falling From Sixth Floor During Police Raid in Colombia
A Venezuelan national identified as Ender Alexis Rojas Montán, an alleged top leader of the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua, died onTuesday after falling from a sixth-floor apartment
Imprisoned Tren de Aragua Founder Asks to Take Part in Colombia's Peace Effort Aimed at Disarming Criminal Organizations
One of the founders of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, has formally asked President Gustavo Petro's government to allow the organization to join the country's peace negotiations intended to dismantle armed and criminal groups.