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Colombia Arrests 217 Suspected Members of Major Drug Cartel

Colombia Arrests 217 Suspected Members of Major Drug Cartel

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217 suspected members of Colombia's largest drug cartel have been arrested, according to the authorities in the South American country.

Stockholm Stocks Plunge 3.4 Percent After Trump's Tariff News

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Stockholm Stocks Plunge 3.4 Percent After Trump's Tariff News

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The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell heavily the day after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement. Not least, the large corporations had a tough day

Colombia Plans to Acquire Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

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Colombia Plans to Acquire Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

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Colombia will buy the Swedish fighter aircraft Gripen, announces the country's president Gustavo Petro.

Guerrilla has taken hostages in Colombia

Guerrilla has taken hostages in Colombia

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Defectors from the Colombian Farc guerrilla have taken away 29 soldiers and police officers in the Cauca region in southwestern Colombia, according to the country's defense department.

Colombia's President: Cocaine No Worse Than Whisky

Colombia's President: Cocaine No Worse Than Whisky

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Cocaine is not a worse drug than alcohol, and is mostly illegal because it comes from South America. This is claimed by Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, which produces the most cocaine in the world

USA and Colombia reach agreement – tariff threat lifted

USA and Colombia reach agreement – tariff threat lifted

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The first trade war since Trump took office as the US President was a short one. After threats of trade tariffs, the US and Colombia are now in agreement, according to the White House

USA and Colombia Impose Tariffs on Each Other

USA and Colombia Impose Tariffs on Each Other

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The USA is introducing punitive tariffs on all Colombian goods – and Colombia is responding with tariffs on American products. The first trade war since Donald Trump took office as president is thus looming

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

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Colombia's civilian population must be protected, urges UN Secretary-General António Guterres, since over 100 people have been killed and 20,000 forced to flee in clashes between armed rebel groups. Colombia's government wants to apprehend over 30 leading figures within the rebel group ELN

Many killed in guerrilla fighting in Colombia

Many killed in guerrilla fighting in Colombia

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Around 80 people have been killed in clashes that have erupted between armed rebel groups in Colombia, according to Colombian authorities.

Many killed in guerrilla fighting in Colombia

Many killed in guerrilla fighting in Colombia

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Around 80 people have been killed in clashes that have erupted between armed rebel groups in Colombia, according to Colombian authorities.

Colombia breaks off peace talks with guerrilla

Colombia breaks off peace talks with guerrilla

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Colombia's government breaks off the peace talks with the left-wing guerrilla National Liberation Army (ELN) once again.

Colombia resumes peace talks with guerrilla

Colombia resumes peace talks with guerrilla

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Colombia Buys Jas Gripen

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Colombia Buys Jas Gripen

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Colombia is on its way to buying Jas Gripen from the defense company Saab. This according to Sveriges Radio Ekot, which refers to local media reports

Pressure on Maduro: Prove Your Election Victory

Pressure on Maduro: Prove Your Election Victory

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Maduro urged to hold new election

Maduro urged to hold new election

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The pressure is increasing on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro after the disputed election in July. The Presidents of Brazil and Colombia propose a new election as a way out of the crisis

Colombia bans bullfighting

Colombia bans bullfighting

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Colombia bans bullfighting from 2026. As late as 2018, the Constitutional Court recognized bullfighting as part of Colombia's cultural tradition, and every year around 300 events are held in the country

Colombia: Rebel group agrees to ceasefire

Colombia: Rebel group agrees to ceasefire

Colombia stops coal export to Israel

Colombia stops coal export to Israel