Politics
Brazil and Colombia demand Maduro keep promise to hold democratic elections in Venezuela
Brasilia and Bogotá said the elections on July 28 are the opportunity to “strengthen” democracy in Venezuela, as was agreed in Barbados
Climate
Mudslide in Colombia kills 14, injures 35
Authorities believe the area is at risk of more mudslides
Drug trafficking
Alleged Gulf Clan leaders captured in Colombia
One of the Gulf Clan leaders must answer for drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas
Drug trafficking
ELN announces ceasefire for Colombia presidential elections
Colombian ELN guerrillas are open to "resuming talks with the government of the president elected in the next elections"
Crime
Mexican cartels increase presence in Colombia to control cocaine production
Between January and July 2022, the Criminal Investigation and Interpol branch of the National Police reported 23 arrests of Mexicans in various cities of the South American country
Crime
Colombia finds $20 billion tied to money laundering
The funds were discovered through over 20,000 suspicious activity reports that were flagged
Crime
Colombia charges Russian national with laundering terrorist funds
Colombian authorities have accused Sergei Vagin of laundering millions of dollars during the 2021 Colombian protests, allegedly in order to finance terrorist activity throughout the South American country
Politics
Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as Brazil, Chile and Colombia turn against promised land
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Colombia have all turned against Israel since the Oct. 7 attacks, criticizing the Jewish state for its military response as Hamas continues to hold at least 239 hostages
Climate
Landslides in Colombia kill at least 14 with 20 still missing
Rescue teams from the Civil Defense, Red Cross, and firefighters are still searching for any survivors that might still be buried under the debris
Politics
Colombia's Congress starts a new session with reform agenda
Among the legislature’s first priorities is a tax reform that aims to raise $1.6 billion a year to fund social programs