Drug trafficking
Rep. Salazar supports extradition of Colombian senator's brother in drug trafficking case
The document will be sent to President Petro, who must sign the authorization. Will he do it? Here is what the experts say
Politics
Rubio, Salazar blast Biden Administration for removing FARC from terror list
There's no justification behind extending an olive branch to a terrorist organization, Salazar fumes.
Politics
A closer look at the Venezuelan opposition members who met with Colombian officials
The Venezuelan opposition seeks to resume negotiations with the Maduro regime, but the Chavista dictator has stated that he will not do so until the US lifts some sanction
Politics
ELN and Colombian government sign partial peace agreement in Cuba
The announcement has generated controversy due to the omission of important aspects, such as kidnapping and extortion, that were expected to be included in the agreement. "If we collect a tax in the regions, those are ELN finances. For now, we will maintain them," announced Pablo Beltrán, head of the guerrilla delegation
Crime
Colombian heroin trafficker extradited to face charges in NYC
Miranda allegedly circumvented the cartels and personally oversaw the operations to import heroin
Immigration
Panama considers closing Colombian border as immigration crisis strains political relationship
Panama, the gateway to Central America from the south, receives around 3,000 migrants per day.
Politics
Biden's FARC plans infuriate Latino voters in Florida
The Biden administration's plan to remove the terrorist designation from the paramilitary group FARC has angered Latino voters in Florida.
Politics
U.N. Chief: Create opportunites for ex-FARC rebels
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of creating economic opportunity for former FARC militants
Business
U.S. second largest importer of illegal gold mining from South American criminal enterprises
In mid-January, in the northern region of the country, the Ecuadorian National Police dealt a blow to Los Lobos by seizing 1,072 bags of gold from trucks en route to a processing plant
Politics
Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz will be the first Miami-Dade sheriff in almost 60 years
Cordero-Stutz obtained at least 56% of the vote, defeating Democrat and current Miami-Dade Public Safety Chief James Reyes