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Rockfall Nearly Hits Motorcyclists in Colombia

Dec 10, 2025

In Dabeiba, in Colombia’s Antioquia region, several motorcyclists and bystanders narrowly escaped being crushed when massive rocks broke off a hillside and tumbled onto the road. Security camera footage shows people looking up after…

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Trump Halts Aid to Colombia

Oct 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump announced plans to suspend all payments to Colombia and impose new tariffs, accusing the South American nation of complicity in the illegal drug trade. “They are not fighting drugs; they are producing drugs,” Trump…

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Colombian President Calls for Gaza Peacekeeping Force

Sep 24, 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged the UN General Assembly to act against what he called the “genocide in Gaza,” accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump of complicity. Petro said diplomacy has…

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Colombia Hit by Deadly Attacks, 18 Killed

Aug 22, 2025

A car bomb near the Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base in Cali, Colombia, killed six people and injured 71, prompting the mayor to declare martial law. Defense officials condemned the blast as a terrorist attack by the EMC, a FARC dissident group.…

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Landslide in Colombia Kills 10, Injures 15

Jun 25, 2025

A deadly landslide struck Bello in Colombia’s Antioquia region, burying homes and vehicles. Governor Andrés Julián confirmed 10 dead and 15 injured. The Andes region is prone to such disasters, especially during the rainy season.…

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Landslide in Colombia Kills 4

Mar 11, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in Colombia’s Narino region, killing four people in El Encano, Pasto. Narino Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar said the disaster caused severe damage, sweeping away homes,…

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Colombian President Calls for Cabinet Resignation

Feb 10, 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has requested the resignation of all ministers and top officials, citing the need for cabinet changes to implement his government’s program effectively. "There will be some changes to better fulfill the…

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Thirteen Die After Bus Falls Off Precipice in Colombia

Jan 4, 2025

A bus carrying over 40 people fell off a precipice on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia. According to the police, 13 people were killed and 30 were injured in the accident.

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Mud Volcano Erupts in Colombia

Nov 13, 2024

The San Jose de Mulatos mud volcano in Turbo, Colombia has erupted, causing a severe explosion. Hundreds of residents fled their homes in panic. No casualties have been reported.

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9 Soldiers Killed in Colombia Helicopter Crash

Apr 30, 2024

Tragedy struck in Colombia as an MI-17 helicopter, part of an operation against the "Gulf Clan" drug cartel, crashed in Santa Rosa, Bolivar region. The Colombian army confirmed the loss of all 9 soldiers on board…

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