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Jorge Anibal Visbal Martelo, ex-Colombian senator and livestock federation head, was arrested on Jan. 8 for alleged paramilitary ties, highlighting Colombia’s push against political impunity.
Trump has threatened military action against Colombia after a U.S. intervention in Venezuela, accusing President Gustavo Petro of narcotrafficking—an accusation Bogotá calls unjustified.
Colombia prepares for a possible surge of Venezuelan refugees after the U.S. military operation that seized President Maduro, urging emergency UN and OAS talks to avert a crisis.
Colombia condemns the U.S. operation that seized President Maduro and is mobilizing shelters, UN sessions, and humanitarian support ahead of a possible Venezuelan refugee influx.
On Jan 4, 2026, President Trump warned Colombia’s Gustavo Petro of possible U.S. military action, calling another strike ‘sounds good’ and accusing him of running cocaine factories.
Colombia calls for emergency UN Security Council and OAS sessions after US forces capture President Maduro in a dramatic raid on Caracas.
Colombia is leading a green transit revolution in 2025, rolling out fully electric buses to cut emissions and build a local industry through technology transfer led by the Chinese mainland.
Colombia is leading South America’s electric bus revolution, cutting carbon emissions and boosting industry through Chinese technology transfer.
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected President Trump’s warning of military action, calling for Latin American unity and reinforcing a rights-based fight against drug trafficking.
Colombia’s defense minister urges world leaders at COP30 to unite against illegal activities harming the Amazon’s biodiversity and water sources.