Two Colombian soldiers who had fought for Ukraine are now under arrest in Moscow. They wound up there after stopping over in Venezuela, which apparently extradited them.
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Maduro Appears to Send Two Foreign Members of Ukraine’s Military to Face Trial in Russia
Two Colombian soldiers who had fought for Ukraine are now under arrest in Moscow. They wound up there after stopping over in Venezuela, which apparently extradited them.
Colombia Faces a New Problem: Too Much Cocaine
Even as production surges, domestic and foreign shifts in the global drug industry have devastated many poor Colombians whose livelihoods are tied to cocaine.
How Does the World See the U.S. Campus Protests?
Abroad, some have praised the demonstrations. Others call the crackdowns evidence of American hypocrisy, or of a nation coming apart.
Colombia Will Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza War
Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers’ Day.
Colombia, Normally a Wet Country, Battles Widespread Wildfires
Firefighters, many of them volunteers, have been confronting dozens of blazes amid high temperatures this month. The conditions have been linked to climate change.
Luis Díaz’s Kidnapped Father Is Freed in Colombia
Luis Manuel Díaz was abducted 12 days ago by a guerrilla group called the National Liberation Army.
Colombia Rebel Group ELN and Government Begin Cease-Fire
A six-month truce began on Thursday between the government and the largest remaining insurgency, the far-left group known as the National Liberation Army.
Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry
The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.
Colombians Seeking to Rally South America Behind Ukraine Were Nearly Killed
A deadly missile strike on a crowded restaurant wounded three Colombians who hope to build support for Ukraine in a continent that has avoided taking sides.