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French Man Charged in Colombia Child Abuse Livestream Case

A 55-year-old French man has been arrested and charged in France for allegedly commissioning livestreamed sexual abuse of children in Colombia. The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that the suspect faces multiple charges, including complicity in human trafficking of minors under 15, rape and sexual assault of minors—including incestuous acts—and possession of child pornography.

FARC Colombia Bomb Attacks Kill 8, Injure Dozens

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) carried out 24 coordinated terrorist bombings Tuesday in the southwestern departments of Valle del Cauca and Cauca, killing eight people and injuring at least 78 others. Fourteen victims remain in critical condition.

San José’s Coins Confirm ‘Holy Grail’ Shipwreck Treasure

Researchers believe they've confirmed the identity of a lost early 18th-century Spanish galleon, the San José, through a key discovery: gold escudos minted in Lima in 1707.

Right‑Wing Colombian Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot at Bogotá Rally

Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically wounded during a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday.

Petro Inner Circle in Chaos, Power Struggle Erupts

A fierce power struggle has erupted within Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s inner circle, pitting two of his closest allies—Interior Minister Armando Benedetti and Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia—against each other. According to a new report, the feud has escalated from personal disputes to legal warfare, with both sides trading accusations that threaten the stability of Petro’s government.

U.S. Guns Smuggled in TVs and Speakers to Colombia

A disturbing report from Colombian outlet Noticias Caracol has uncovered a growing trend in international arms smuggling, where U.S.-purchased firearms are shipped to Colombia hidden inside everyday electronics. These weapons are ending up in the hands of terrorist organizations like the FARC and ELN.

Colombia’s President Vanishes in Paris—Ex-Minister Blames Drugs

Former Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva leveled serious accusations against President Gustavo Petro in a public letter on April 22, claiming the far-left leader suffers from drug addiction and is being manipulated by his closest advisors. Leyva, who served under Petro from August 2022 to May 2024, said the president’s alleged condition poses a national security threat.

AOC Aide Self-Deports After Overstaying Visa in U.S.

An aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Diego de la Vega, has self-deported to Colombia after living in the U.S. illegally for years. De la Vega, who overstayed his visa after arriving in the U.S. as a child, left the country in December following President Donald Trump’s election and his administration’s renewed focus on deporting illegal immigrants.

Colombian President Demands Migrants Return Home ‘Immediately’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged all illegal immigrants in the United States to return to Colombia "immediately." He offered to provide "productive loans" in return.

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Colombia Over Deportation Dispute

President Donald Trump has announced a series of sanctions against Colombia following its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.

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