Immigration
Quarter million migrants cross Darien Gap in 2023, reaching record-breaking numbers
The United Nations said that if the current trend continues, the number of migrants that have crossed the gap could reach 400,000 by the end of the year
Politics
Thousands reject Colombian President Gustavo Petro's call to support socialism and "march for freedom" instead
Only one day after Petro called for support, protests erupted in major Colombian cities, revealing frustration with the current presidential administration
Politics
Congress criticizes appointment of Maduro as "guarantor" of talks between Colombian government and guerrillas
"A terrorist asks an accomplice of terrorists to guarantee dialogue with terrorists," said María Elvira Salazar
Immigration
UNICEF sounds safety alarm as wave of child migrants cross Darién Gap jungle bridging South and Central America
UNICEF, the United Nations' children's agency, says the number of juveniles crossing the lethal land bridge has skyrocketed 40% since last year
Immigration
Panama closes Darién Gap jungle trails to protect migrants from dangerous crossings and violent crime
The Panamanian government announced that “between four and five crossings were closed” in the Darién Gap as a measure to redirect and “take care” of migrants
Crime
El Salvador arrests man linked to Paraguayan prosecutor’s assassination
Margaret Chacon is accused of being involved in the murder of organized crime prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, who was killed during his honeymoon in Cartagena
Politics
Biden and Petro to discuss Venezuela sanctions at White House
The Colombian president has been calling for the U.S. to lift sanctions on Venezuela after the relations between the two neighboring countries
Crime
Suspected killers of anti-mafia prosecutor Marcelo Pecci captured in Medellín
Five people were captured by the authorities, accused of being responsible for the murder of anti-mafia prosecutor Marcelo Pecci. Two of them had been staying at the same hotel where he was shot.
Politics
Former leftist guerrilla wins Colombian presidential primary
Polls suggest that Gustavo Petro's lead over the other candidates may be wide enough for him to win outright in the first round come May