Gustavo Petro
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worldDe la Espriella Wins Colombia Election, Pledging Security Over Diplomacy
Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Trump, secures a narrow victory in Colombia, promising a military crackdown on crime and drug trafficking.
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worldTexas Man Arrested in Bogota for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
Colombian police arrested a 36-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy on a balcony in broad daylight, triggering national outrage and calls for visa restrictions.
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worldPetro Accuses Trump of Interference in Colombian Election
Colombian President Petro claims Trump is interfering in the election by endorsing far-right candidate De la Espriella.
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worldColombia Votes Amidst Violence, Polarization, and U.S. Ties in Play
Colombians head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential election with starkly different candidates vying to end decades of violence and reshape U.S. relations.
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worldTwo Campaign Staffers Killed in Colombia Ahead of Presidential Election
Gunmen shot and killed two campaign staffers for right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's Meta Department, highlighting security fears ahead of the May 31 election.
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worldColombian Military Plane Crash Kills 66
A C-130 transport plane crashed near Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, on March 23, 2026, killing at least 66 people. No evidence of attack found.
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worldColombia Military Plane Crash Kills 66, Four Missing
A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 crashes shortly after takeoff, killing 66 security personnel. President Petro blames outdated equipment as rescue efforts continue.
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worldMilitary Plane Crash in Colombia Leaves Dozens Dead, 48 Rescued
A Colombian Air Force C-130 crashed during takeoff in Putumayo, killing dozens. Rescue efforts are ongoing with at least 48 survivors pulled from the wreckage.