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Politics · Latin AmericaAntonio Navarro Wolff, Colombian Politician, Dies at 78
Antonio Navarro Wolff, a key figure in Colombia's political transition and a co-president of the 1991 National Constituent Assembly, has died at age 78. His family confirmed his passing on November 1, 2026, in Bogotá. Wolff had a long career as a guerrilla commander, politician, and public servant.
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Politics · Latin AmericaUS lawmakers urge opposition to Colombia’s Amazon aerial spraying plan
A bipartisan group of 19 US lawmakers, headed by Rep. Mark Pocan, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the United States to oppose Colombia’s plan to resume aerial spraying of coca in the Amazon. The proposal targets up to 1,000 hectares, would replace glyphosate with glufosinate ammonium, and raises health and environmental concerns.
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Conflict & SecurityBomb injures police near Colombia-Venezuela border
A bomb detonated near a bridge on Colombia's border with Venezuela, injuring at least four police officers. The explosion occurred in Cucuta, in front of a tax collection agency office. Authorities are investigating the cause and responsibility for the attack.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Military Personnel Arrive in Colombia for Joint Training
More than 300 US military personnel are arriving in Colombia this week for joint training with the Colombian army. The deployment, expected to last until November 11, is being closely monitored by the Colombian opposition, who have raised concerns about national sovereignty.
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Politics · Latin AmericaColombian judge orders protection of museum artifacts after purge
A Colombian judge issued a provisional order to safeguard more than 30 historical pieces removed from the National Museum of Colombia. The removals were part of a conservative government drive to revise historical narratives, prompting protests and a legal challenge by left‑wing organisations.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia indicts 10 ex-FARC members for war crimes against Indigenous groups
Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace has indicted ten former FARC members for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges relate to alleged atrocities committed against five Indigenous groups between 1996 and 2016.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaCar bomb injures three at Colombia toll booth
A car bomb exploded at a toll booth in southwestern Colombia, injuring at least three civilians and leading to the closure of the Pan-American Highway. The army blamed the attack on the Carlos Patiño front, a dissident FARC group, amid reports of intensified fighting in the region.
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Politics · Latin America124 environmental defenders killed globally in 2025, report finds
A report documented 124 killings of land and environmental defenders worldwide in 2025. Latin America was the region with the highest number of deaths, making up 85% of the global total. Colombia and Brazil reported the most killings.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia bombing kills 20 rebels, president says
President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a bombing in Colombia's Guaviare region killed 20 guerrillas. The operation targeted fighters under Iván Mordisco, Colombia's most wanted rebel. De la Espriella stated 20 'narcoterrorists' were killed, 5 captured, and 2 minors rescued.
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Colombian President Orders Immigration Raids and Deportations
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport migrants without legal status, prioritizing those who commit crimes. This marks a significant departure from Colombia's prior policy of offering pathways to residency for Venezuelans.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaUS to launch land-based anti-drug operations in Latin America with 19-country alliance
The US plans to expand its anti-drug operations to include land-based attacks in Latin America, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in Panama. The move follows aerial bombardments in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that have killed at least 215 people since September 2025. Colombia has joined the 19-country alliance, but Mexico has not.
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