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. "This is just the beginning", writes Trump.
WorldColombia is sending the country's army to get to grips with the bloody battles between armed rebel groups near the border with Venezuela.
WorldColombia'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.
WorldAround 80 people have been killed in clashes that have erupted between armed rebel groups in Colombia, according to Colombian authorities.
WorldAround 80 people have been killed in clashes that have erupted between armed rebel groups in Colombia, according to Colombian authorities.
WorldColombia's government breaks off the peace talks with the left-wing guerrilla National Liberation Army (ELN) once again.
WorldNicolás Maduro has now been sworn in for a third six-year term as Venezuela's president – after an election that he is accused by many of having stolen and increasingly accused of suppressing opponents.
World politicsVenezuela is closing the border with neighboring country Colombia ahead of today's inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro.
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