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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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Politics · Latin AmericaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between September 8 and 10. He will meet with the presidents of each country to discuss cooperation on fighting narcoterrorism, strengthening trade, and supporting Colombia's earthquake recovery.
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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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