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Analysis: Colombia economic reforms will be difficult, whoever wins presidency

Whoever wins Colombia's presidency will face a divided congress and likely street protests, which will complicate efforts to carry out badly-needed fiscal and social reforms, analysts and politicians said.

Reuters

Special programme: Colombia's peace deal generation

Over two thirds of young Colombians say their lives have got worse over the past year, which saw a fierce crackdown on anti-government protests in a country still recovering from five decades of conflict. Six years after the peace deal with the FARC rebels, many young people are backing the…

France 24

‘She represents me’: the black woman making political history in Colombia

Leftwinger Francia Márquez is on course to become the first black female vice-president of a deeply unequal country

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19 indicted in international drug money laundering scheme

Nineteen people have been indicted in a complex money laundering scheme to move millions of dollars in drug proceeds from Colombian cartels through U.S. banks

The Independent UK

Colombia to train Ukrainian military on landmine removal

A team of Colombian soldiers will travel to Europe to train their Ukrainian counterparts on de-mining techniques, the South American country's defense minister said on Monday.

Reuters

Ex-rebel emerges as favorite in Colombian presidential race

A one-time rebel fighter has used an emotional anti-establishment discourse and promises to boost state involvement in the economy to garner a commanding lead in polls as Colombia heads into Sunday's presidential election

The Independent UK

Migrants in Mexico despair; U.S. extends pandemic asylum limits

Migrants across northern Mexico voiced frustration and desperation on Monday, after the U.S. government failed to lift a pandemic-era policy that has largely prevented them from seeking asylum in the United States for over two years.

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‘Grave concern’ over assassination threat ahead of Colombia election

Former president of Ecuador and professor Noam Chomsky among public figures to condem political violence in Colombia

The Independent UK

William's sweet tribute to Kate Middleton and Princess Diana during important meeting

Prince William had an important meeting with the president of Colombia at Kensington Palace - and a picture of the two men chatting shows several personal family photos of both Kate Middleton and Princess Diana that are on display

Daily Mirror

Colombian leftist Petro holds lead in presidential race, poll shows

Leftist Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla vowing to tackle grating inequality, held a big lead ahead of the May 29 vote, a poll showed late on Thursday, though center-right rival Federico Gutierrez saw an uptick in support.

Reuters

Lightning strike hits military academy injuring 19 cadets while training

The Colombian army has said that 19 cadets were injured after they were hit by a "dry bolt of lightning" while they were training at a military school in Tolemaida

Daily Mirror

William meets Colombian president after pledge to tackle illegal wildlife trade

Colombia became the first country to sign up to United for Wildlife’s Buckingham Palace Declaration last month.

The Independent UK

Harry welcomes Colombia and Nigeria to ‘inspiring Invictus community of nations’

More nations are expected to join over time, and participation in future Invictus Games will be drawn from membership of the community.

The Independent UK

Foo Fighters hit back at claims Taylor Hawkins was ‘tired’ of touring

Musician was found dead in a hotel in Colombia on March 25 with an official cause of death yet to be confirmed

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How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future

Colombia's presidential front-runner Gustavo Petro wants, if he wins later this month, to stop all new oil exploration and move his country to a greener future.

WEKU

South America's traditional cowboys are still at home on the range in Colombia

livestock in Colombia are raised on vast, open ranges. Overseeing the herds requires the special skills of Colombian cowboys who are known as llaneros — Spanish for "plainsmen."

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Colombians say same thing about Luis Diaz after Liverpool FA Cup win over Chelsea

Liverpool win the FA Cup 6-5 on penalties as Diaz praised for performance

The Independent UK

As others are blocked, Colombians reach US through Mexico

Tens of thousands of Colombians are fleeing one of Latin America’s most populous countries on a migration route that has rarely been used

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Paraguay's organized crime prosecutor is slain while honeymooning on a Colombia beach

Marcelo Pecci was slain Tuesday by gunmen on a Colombian beach. His wife, journalist Claudia Aguilera, said the attackers came on a jet ski or small boat.

Reuters

Paraguayan prosecutor's murder in Colombia likely transnational hit -police

The murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor known for fighting organized crime was likely the victim of "transnational" criminals working across borders, the head of Colombia's police said Wednesday, as both countries pledged to probe the high-profile hit.

Reuters

Former guerrilla Petro would win Colombia's presidency in runoff - poll

Leftist presidential candidate Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla fighter promising to "democratize" Colombia's economy, is polling nearly double the support of his closest rival, center-right Federico Gutierrez, and would beat him in a runoff.

Daily Mirror

Luis Diaz's mother reveals what Liverpool forward has said about manager and dressing room

Liverpool supporters have fallen in love with Luis Diaz since the Reds signed the Colombian from two-time European champions Porto in a £50million deal four months ago

Daily Mirror

Anti-Mafia prosecutor shot dead on honeymoon the same day couple revealed pregnancy

Paraguayan Marcelo Pecci prosecutor who had worked on high profile mafia cases was shot dead on a Colombian tourism island where he was staying with his wife on their honeymoon

The Independent UK

Paraguay organized crime prosecutor slain on Colombian beach

Paraguay’s prosecutor of organized crime and drug trafficking cases has been slain in Colombia apparently by gunmen on a jet ski as he honeymooned with his new wife

WEKU

Colombia legalized abortions for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. A backlash ensued

The Constitutional Court issued the ruling in February of this year. It's part of a so-called "green wave" of liberalizing abortion rights in some Latin America countries. And it's led to protests.

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