At Least 80 Dead and 18,000 Flee Amid a New Surge of Violence in Colombia
At least 80 people are dead and more than 18,000 have been forced to flee their homes in Colombia, officials say, amid fierce clashes between two rival armed groups on the border with Venezuela.
80 killed in Colombia’s deadliest wave of violence since peace accords
The unusually deadly violence delivers a devastating blow to the “total peace” program of the country’s first leftist president, Gustavo Petro.
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Colombia: Venezuelans in Colombia demand Maduro's resignation
Hundreds of Venezuelans gathered on Thursday in Colombia to support opposition leaders ahead of Venezuela's presidential inauguration. The largest demonstration took place in the border city of Cucuta,
Caracas prepares for Nicolás Maduro’s third term inauguration ceremony as Venezuela closes border crossings with Colombia
The Venezuelan capital Caracas was getting ready on Friday to host the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro's third consecutive term as leader.
Why Leftist Rebels Are Fighting Again In Colombia
Over 100 people have been killed in an outbreak of guerrilla violence in Colombia, predominantly along the Venezuelan border, where thousands of people have been displaced by the worst fighting in years.
Vladimir Padrino will deploy the “Bolivarian Armed Force” in cities and borders by order of Nicolás Maduro
The Bolivarian National Armed Force (Fanb) of Venezuela announced this Monday a deployment of troops on January 22nd and 23rd in order to make […]
Biden Raises Bounty for Nicolás Maduro to $25 Million
The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.
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Venezuela’s Maduro takes new oath amid protests and international rebuke
Electoral authorities loyal to the ruling party declared Maduro the winner hours after polls closed on July 28, but unlike in previous presidential elections, they did not provide detailed vote counts.
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Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raises arrest bounty
The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro on day he's sworn in for a third term.
Petro to Name 30-Year Old Ally as Colombia Foreign Affairs Chief
President Gustavo Petro will appoint top aide, 30-year-old Laura Sarabia, as Colombia’s next foreign affairs minister, one the youngest-ever officials to assume the role.
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Venezuela's Maduro sworn in for 3rd term amid outcry over election, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's detention
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
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Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raises arrest bounty
BOGOTA, Colombia—Venezuelan President Nicolás ... Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the National Assembly for his swearing-in ceremony for a third term in Caracas, Venezuela ...