Colombia: More than 8,000 displaced people have arrived in Cúcuta fleeing violence in Colombia's Catatumbo region
The mayor of Cúcuta, Jorge Acevedo, said Monday that the situation due to the violence in the Catatumbo region has already overwhelmed all the capacities of this Colombian city on the border with Venezuela,
At Least 80 Dead and 18,000 Flee Amid a New Surge of Violence in Colombia
At least 80 people are dead and more than 18,000 have been forced to flee their homes in Colombia, officials say, amid fierce clashes between two rival armed groups on the border with Venezuela.
Colombia president declares state of emergency as violence surges
Colombian President President Gustavo Petro declared a state of emergency Friday in response to escalating violence between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the
Colombia's leader declares emergency as thousands flee rebel violence
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday issued a decree that gives him emergency powers to respond to an outbreak of deadly violence between rival armed groups in the north-eastern Catatumbo region.
Thousands Flee Colombian Border Region, Seeking Refuge in Venezuela as Guerrilla Violence Escalates
Both the ELN and FARC-EMC have long fought for control over this drug-rich area, but recent violence marks a significant escalation.
Colombia asks Venezuela to help quell border violence
Colombia called on neighboring Venezuela Thursday to help tackle guerrillas blamed for a week of bloody violence that has displaced 40,000 people in the lawless border region.
Colombians flee as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region
Colombia called on neighboring Venezuela on Thursday to help tackle armed guerrillas blamed for a week of bloody violence that has displaced 40,000 people in the lawless border region. "I've been in contact with the current Venezuelan government,
Colombia offers $700,000 reward for information on ELN rebel leaders
Colombia’s government is offering a roughly $700,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of four ...
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Colombia: Cúcuta becomes symbol of suffering caused by clashes in Catatumbo
The city of Cúcuta, bordering Venezuela, has become a symbol of the human suffering caused by the armed conflict in the ...
Over 80 Dead in Colombia Mass Killings: 'We Are Helpless Here'
More than 8,000 civilians fled the violence, with many seeking shelter in government facilities or hiding in the mountains.
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail
More than 80 people were killed in the country’s northeast over the weekend following the government’s failed attempts to ...
COLOMBIA-CUCUTA-REBEL GROUP ATTACKS-DISPLACED PEOPLE
This photo provided by COLPRENSA on Jan 22 2025 shows emergency workers and displaced people at the General Santan ...
At least 80 dead, several kidnapped in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says
At least 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia following failed attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation ...
Colombia Sends Army To Fight Guerillas On Venezuela Border
Colombia has launched a military offensive against leftist guerillas blamed for a week of bloody violence on the border with Venezuela, Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said Friday.
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will declare an emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have ...
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At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says
have been clashing with former members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, take shelter at a soccer stadium in Cúcuta, Colombia, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Credit: AP/Fernando Vergara ...
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Colombia’s Fragile Peace Ruptures in Catatumbo
Social movements and community organizations demand peace as violence breaks out in the northeastern region of Colombia.