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Where Is the Amazon Rainforest Vanishing? Not Just in Brazil
Huge expanses of rainforest are being cut down in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. The trend shows how advances in political stability and economic integration can drive deforestation.
Colombia’s Former FARC Guerrilla Leader Calls for Return to War
The call, made in a video by the ex-commander known as Iván Márquez, could signal the unraveling of a peace agreement that ended a 52-year war that left 220,000 dead.
9 Cities Where Public Transit Offers Eye-Popping Views
Forget pricey tours. For the cost of a one-way commuter fare, sublime views can be had in some of the world’s most picturesque cities.
They Survived Colonization and War. But Venezuela’s Collapse Was Too Much.
The Wayuu have long lived between Venezuela and Colombia. But as Venezuela collapses, many are seeking refuge with their Colombian kin, straining resources — and relationships.
Colombia’s Congress Debates Censuring Defense Minister Over Army Kill Orders
Orders to “double the results” of missions against guerrilla and criminal groups sent a chill down the Colombian military’s ranks, and prompted debate in Congress over the defense minister’s future.
After Death on Airliner, Autopsy’s Grim Discovery: 246 Packs of Cocaine
A man died en route to Japan from Colombia, after one of the packs of cocaine he had swallowed ruptured, said officials in Mexico, where the plane made an emergency landing.
Evidence Links Colombia Army Chief to Civilian Slayings
Documents provided to The Associated Press appear to tie the embattled head of Colombia’s army to the alleged cover-up of civilian killings a decade ago.
Colombia Will Review Military Orders Amid Human Rights Fears
After senior officers raised concerns that the military may be committing abuses, a commission will review all orders, the president said.
Colombia’s Army Changes Pledge to Carry Out Killings
Colombia’s army, which had ordered officers to pledge to double the number of militants they killed, captured or forced to surrender, said it would change the commitment.