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Children who survived Amazon plane crash released from hospital
After more than six weeks, the children were miraculously found alive, although severely dehydrated and malnourished
Crime
Colombian Navy intercepts secret cocaine narco-submarine deployed by drug cartels
The submarine type – known commonly as a “narco-sub” are becoming an increasingly popular method of shipping illegal drugs so they can transport their product to its intended destination
Human Rights
Colombian peace tribunal charges 19 soldiers of crimes against humanity for 300 civilian killings
The Special Jurisdiction for Peace’s (JEP) charges are related to the killing of 303 people, mostly civilians, between 2005 and 2008
Immigration
Mexico reports nearly 1.4 million irregular migrants this year, high number of unaccompanied minors
Mexican authorities have also detected a large number of unaccompanied minors on the journey to reach the U.S. between January and May 2024
Crime
Report: Colombian armed groups, gangs have more than 17,600 members
While the estimate of members is higher than authorities originally expected, it helps check the group’s membership claims
Drug trafficking
Sens. Cruz and Rubio: Reinstate FARC on U.S. terrorist list
The Republican senators also called for sanctions against Colombian congresswomen Piedad Córdoba and Sandra Ramírez, both accused of having connections with terrorist groups
Politics
Biden to meet with Colombian President to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Biden and Duque will discuss "a range of regional and global issues of mutual interest, including Russia's unprovoked and unwarranted military invasion of Ukraine"
Politics
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son says illegal money entered election campaign
According to the information given by Nicolas Petro, his father’s campaign funding exceeded legal limits. Additionally, some of it was not reported to electoral authorities
Immigration
Democrats blast Biden for deporting Venezuelans fleeing socialism
Venezuelans apprehended at the border are currently being deported under a Title 42 policy that permits deportation as a public health measure under COVID-19
Crime
Mossad aid Brazilian police in foiling Hezbollah attack on South American Jewish communities
Police raids were coordinated throughout the South American country between federal and local law enforcement officials with intelligence from Israeli spy agency Mossad