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Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

June 21, 2026

Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

Abelardo de la Espriella, known as El Tigre, rides voter frustration over crime and cartels in Colombia's high-stakes presidential runoff election.

Colombian military neutralizes five terrorists accused in bus bombing that killed 20, injured 45 civilians

June 17, 2026

Colombian military neutralizes five terrorists accused in bus bombing that killed 20, injured 45 civilians

Colombian military forces neutralized five members of the militant group allegedly responsible for the bus bombing that killed 20 civilians in Cauca.

Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election

June 10, 2026

Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election

Colombian lawmakers consider suspending President Gustavo Petro from office amid allegations he improperly intervened in the presidential election.

Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker

June 1, 2026

Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker

Analysts say Colombia's presidential election signals growing regional rejection of leftist governments as voters prioritize security and counternarcotics.

Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election

May 31, 2026

Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election

Colombia's next president could reshape U.S. counternarcotics cooperation as voters choose between security-first and dialogue-based approaches.

Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program

May 18, 2026

Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program

Maduro ally Alex Saab faces federal charges and deportation to the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a sweeping money laundering and bribery scheme.

Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report

May 16, 2026

Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.

Death toll from Colombia bus bombing rises to 20 during wave of violence

April 27, 2026

Death toll from Colombia bus bombing rises to 20 during wave of violence

Officials say 20 people died after an explosive device detonated on a bus in southwestern Colombia's Cauca region, injuring 36 others Saturday.

Professional cyclist dies from 'medical complications' suffered after crash during race, team announces

April 25, 2026

Professional cyclist dies from 'medical complications' suffered after crash during race, team announces

Colombian pro cyclist Cristian Camilo Muñoz, 30, is dead after a crash at the Tour de Jura in France led to a difficult-to-treat infection, his team said.

Latin American leftists met in Spain, signaling push against US influence on continent

April 25, 2026

Latin American leftists met in Spain, signaling push against US influence on continent

Analysts say the Barcelona summit led by Spain's Pedro Sánchez signals a progressive bloc forming to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and beyond.