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15
Sep

Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Secure Western Hemisphere

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U.S. Secretary of State says the Western Hemisphere is a “real priority” as Washington expands security, anti-narcotics and economic partnerships across Latin America U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the Western Hemisphere, describing the region as a fundamental priority for U.S. national security, economic prosperity […]

Colombia Launches Crackdown On Undocumented Migrants 
30
Aug

Colombia Launches Crackdown On Undocumented Migrants 

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President Abelardo de la Espriella Faces Backlash Over Sweeping Deportation Plans Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is facing growing criticism after ordering a nationwide crackdown targeting foreign nationals living in the country without legal immigration status. Less than a month into his presidency, De la Espriella instructed the National Police and migration authorities to […]

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 281 
14
Aug

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 281 

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The death toll from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia earlier this week has risen to 281, with hundreds of people still missing. Colombian authorities say 3,971 people have been injured, while 379 remain missing as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged communities. Emergency workers and volunteers have been working […]

President Trump Accuses Colombia of Enabling Drug Production
20
Oct

President Trump Accuses Colombia of Enabling Drug Production

  • LN24 / 12 months
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Tensions have escalated between the United States and Colombia following sharp remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Colombia of failing to curb illegal drug production. Speaking to reporters, Trump described the South American nation as a “drug manufacturing machine”, and threatened to halt U.S. aid unless stronger actions are taken. “They’re doing nothing. […]