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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.

US military launches first autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America

April 21, 2026

US military launches first autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America

U.S. military launches new autonomous warfare command under SOUTHCOM to deploy unmanned systems in Latin America targeting narcoterrorist networks.

Body found in search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: mayor

March 28, 2026

Body found in search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: mayor

After American Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina went missing, a mayor in Colombia noted the discovery of a corpse that he said likely is that of the missing man.

American Airlines flight attendant vanishes during Colombia layover: 'His family is desperate'

March 26, 2026

American Airlines flight attendant vanishes during Colombia layover: 'His family is desperate'

American Airlines flight attendant Eric Gutierrez Molina, 32, reportedly vanished during a Medellín, Colombia, layover Sunday.