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Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited from Colombia To the U.S. On Terror And Drug Charges
The first alleged Tren de Aragua leader extradited into the United States arrived in Houston to face federal terrorism and international drug trafficking charges, marking a new phase in Washington's criminal case against the Venezuelan gang.
Congo Didn't Want Her, She Was Deported Anyway, Now Adriana Maria Quiroz Zapata Must Be Returned to the U.S.
Federal law permits the U.S. government to deport migrants to third countries, but only if those countries agree to receive them
Colombia brings little-known legal mechanism to climate debate at First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
At the Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast, representatives from 57 countries debated, among other things, the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), which allows corporations to sue countries outside of their domestic courts.
Miami Jury Convicts Four Linked to 2021 Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
The Miami jury found the four defendants guilty on five counts, including conspiracy to provide material support, a terrorism-related charge, and conspiracy to lead a military expedition against a friendly nation.
Colombia's Petro Argues Lifting Cuba Embargo Would Trigger Political Change, Although 'Perhaps Not as Miami Cubans Want'
His comments follow a message he posted on Friday saying he did "not agree with a military aggression against Cuba because that is an aggression against Latin America"
Family of Rabbi Nachum Aber, Murdered In Colombia, Seeks Justice And Repatriation
The family of Rabbi Nachum Aber, the Brooklyn father of four killed during a trip to Colombia, is demanding answers and working to bring his body home, as authorities in Bogotá continue investigating his violent death.
Petro Orders Ecuador Probe After Colombia Highway Bombing Kills 21 and Injures 56
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered investigators to determine whether explosives used in a deadly bombing on the Pan-American Highway entered Colombia from Ecuador, adding a cross-border dimension to one of the country's worst civilian attacks in decades.
Colombia Offers Record $1.4 Million Reward for Rebel Blamed in Deadly Bomb Attack
Colombian authorities have announced a record reward of up to $1.4 million for information leading to the capture of a rebel commander accused of orchestrating a deadly bomb attack, escalating the government's response to a surge in violence linked to armed groups.
The Elections That Could Redefine U.S. Influence in Latin America in 2026
Colombia, Brazil, Haiti and Venezuela face pivotal votes shaped by security concerns, economic stakes and shifting ties with Washington
(VIDEO) Colombia Terror Attack Destroys Highway, Civilians Among 12 Fatal Victims
At least twelve people were killed and more than a dozen others injured after an explosive device detonated today, Saturday April 25, on Colombia's Pan-American Highway in the southwestern department of Cauca, according to Colombian authorities and multiple local media reports.
Colombia's Petro Proposes a Temporary 'Co-Governance' Between Chavistas and Opposition Forces in Venezuela
The plan centers on a joint administration involving the interim government and opposition groups which would allow both sides to "generate trust" before returning to the ballot box
Diaz-Balart Warns of 'Deterioration of Democracy' for Colombia Under Petro, Cites Threats to Leaders
His comments come after two presidential candidates in Colombia received images on social media showing funeral wreaths bearing their names
Sheinbaum Goes to Spain: Inside the Mexican President First Trip to Europe
Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Spain stalled in 2019, when former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador sent a letter to the Spanish government demanding accountability for damage caused to Indigenous peoples during the Spanish Conquest.
John Leguizamo Says His Pablo Escobar in Dear Killer Nannies Is the Most Human, and Most Chilling Yet - INTERVIEW
John Leguizamo entered once again in dangerous territory, this time as Pablo Escobar in 'Dear Killer Nannies', and in Miami he made it clear that this is not just another narco retelling. The series goes somewhere other projects have not, inside the Escobar home, inside the bond between father and son, and inside the emotional wreckage left behind by one of the most infamous criminals in modern history.
Ecuador's Noboa Says Presence of U.S. Troops in Country is 'Not an Invasion' but 'International Collaboration Against Crime'
Noboa has strengthened ties with the U.S. and aligned closely with the administration of Donald Trump on security policy, particularly in combating drug trafficking
Leaked Audio Suggests Possible U.S. Role in Efforts to Build Drug Trafficking Case Against Colombia's Petro
The recording features a Colombian and an Ecuadorian discussing a plan to block the extradition of drug traffickers in exchange for testimony against Petro before U.S. authorities
Are Baby Cartels the Future of Drug Trafficking After El Mencho's Death?
Colombian security experts are warning that the reported fall of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," the leader of the powerful Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) may not weaken organized crime in Mexico as much as many expect.
Former CBP Officials Allege Border Patrol Head Engaged in Sex Tourism: 'I Don't Know How He Became Chief'
"If you're partaking in those activities, you're supporting the trafficking and exploitation of women" said one source consulted by The Washington Examiner
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Reportedly Labeled 'Priority Target' by DEA
DEA records show Gustavo Petro's name has surfaced in multiple investigations dating back to 2022, many based on interviews with confidential informants accusing him of having ties with drug cartels.
Colombian President Petro Takes Aim At Marco Rubio: 'Being Latino Is Not About Trampling Over Each Other'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he continues to criticize the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Colombian President Petro Rejects U.S. Investigation Over Potential Drug Trafficking Ties: 'Never In My Life'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the U.S. investigations against him over potential ties with drug traffickers, saying he has never spoken to anyone involved in such activities in his life.
GOP Rep. Celebrates Investigation Of Gustavo Petro: 'Colombians Are Tired That a Criminal Addict Is In Charge'
Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez celebrated news of an investigation of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he will "have to face the consequences of his pathetic, illegal actions before the U.S. judiciary."
U.S. Prosecutors Reportedly Investigating Colombian President Petro Over Potential Ties With Cartels
U.S. prosecutors are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro over potential ties with drug-trafficking organizations, according to a new report.
Petro Says Investigation Confirms 'Bomb in Colombian Territory Is From Ecuador's Army,' Vows Diplomatic Action
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said an investigation confirmed that an unexploded bomb discovered near the country's border with Ecuador belongs to its military, adding that Bogota will issue a diplomatic protest over the incident.
Colombian President Petro Accuses Ecuador of Bombing The Country After Explosive Found Near Border
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of bombing its territory after authorities found an explosive device near the two countries' border.
Colombian President Petro Cancelled a Meeting With Venezuelan Counterpart After Holding a Call With Trump
Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled a planned meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez hours after holding a phone call with president Donald Trump.
The Silent Epidemic of Child Recruitment in Urban Colombia
The issue of child recruitment has always been a concern for Colombians, but grew even more following the assassination of the senator and presidential hopeful, Miguel Uribe Turbay, on 7 June 2025.
El Mencho's Death Will Only Bring 'Temporary Instability' to Jalisco Cartel Network Built on Regional Alliances, Report Claims
The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," is unlikely to disrupt cocaine flows toward Central America and the United States, according to a new report.
American Airlines Plane Struck By Bullet While Landing In Colombia: Investigation
An American Airlines plane was struck by a bullet while landing in Colombia, according to an investigation conducted by local officials.
Why Are Ecuador and Colombia In a Trade War And What Does It Mean for Business?
A look at the main reasons that explain the trade war between the South American countries and its implications.