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POLITICSSep 9Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictionsBOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt a tougher approach to crime. According to the BBC on Wednesday, the new decree allows Colombians who hold valid permits to carry registered firearms to […] The post Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 9Industry should not decide what Colombians eatEl debate sobre derogar los impuestos saludables oculta los aportes de la industria a partidos y la necesidad de una política integral contra el hambre. The post La industria no debe decidir qué comen los colombianos appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 9Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tourUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 9Rubio offers solid support to Trump - friendly leader in Colombia at start of South America tourSenator Rubio is showing strong support for a Trump-friendly leader in Colombia at the beginning of his South America tour. This signifies a diplomatic engagement and a political alignment between the US senator and a South American leader.santamariatimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 9Rubio launches Latin America tour with pledge to restore Colombia tiesThe US secretary of state said an energetic discussion was underway with Bogota over military cooperation. Since taking office after his June victory, President Abelardo de la Espriella has deepened military ties with Washington and intensified operations against drug trafficking groups.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 8Rubio promises a "stronger" relationship with Colombia after the "mismanagement" of the leftWashington seeks to strengthen its ties with Colombia after years of coolness. Rubio's visit marks a new chapter in the bilateral relationship. The Colombian president and Rubio agreed on military and energy cooperation, while the US offers support in modernizing war equipment.Clarín
POLITICSSep 8Donald Trump's foreign minister arrives in Colombia at the start of a Latin American tour to strengthen US influenceMarco Rubio met with president Abelardo De la Espriella. On Wednesday he will be in Ecuador with Daniel Noboa and later in Peru with Keiko Fujimori. The fight against drug trafficking is at the center of the agenda.Clarín
POLITICSSep 8US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Colombia to clarify China ties, sign minerals dealUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country’s ties to China, in the first visit by a cabinet-level US official since the Colombian leader took office a month ago. Colombia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investment in critical infrastructure were on the agenda for the meeting, a Colombian official...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Colombia still has a demographic dividend, and can take advantage of itLa desaceleración de la natalidad y el cambio en la estructura de edades abren un margen de dos décadas para financiar la educación y la primera infancia. The post Colombia todavía tiene bono demográfico, y lo puede aprovechar appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 8Barranquilla debuts with Marco Rubio's visit as Colombia's alternate capitalBarranquilla debuta como sede alterna presidencial con la visita del secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio, quien se reunirá con el presidente colombiano. La ciudad caribeña, bajo estrictas medidas de seguridad, acoge este encuentro que busca fortalecer la relación bilateral en seguridad y comercio.Clarín
WORLDSep 8Again, Colombia failed the OECD PISA testsBajamos en matemáticas y comprensión de lectura. Algo mejoramos en ciencias. Seguimos en el sexto lugar en la región. The post Otra vez, Colombia se rajó en las pruebas Pisa de la Ocde appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 8Rubio begins a Latin American tour in Colombia to reinforce U.S. influenceThe U.S. diplomat visits Colombia to strengthen alliances following the election of a new Trump-aligned leader, who is hardening his stance against drug trafficking. The tour also seeks support for reconstruction after an earthquake and to solidify cooperation in security and trade with countries in the region.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 8French legionnaire escapes Colombian captors, makes four-day trek to freedomA Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was taken hostage by guerrillas in Colombia escaped his captors after a four-day trek on foot through rebel-held territory. Jose Olger Melo Charry was taken hostage on August 6 by a dissident faction of the now-defunct FARC guerrilla group while he was traveling on a highway in Colombia's southwest.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 8Colombian presenter Yelitza Cacua lost a leg in a serious accident caused by a drunk driver in the Dominican Republic: 'I am a miracle'Según la modelo, el conductor del vehículo que provocó el choque iba en estado de embriaguez y se dio a la fuga del lugar de los hechos.El Tiempo
POLITICSSep 8Rubio heads to Ecuador , Colombia , Peru after right - wing victories in region - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureSenator Rubio is traveling to Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru following right-wing political victories in the region. This indicates diplomatic engagement and observation of regional political shifts.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in regionRightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 7French Foreign Legion soldier escaped Colombian captors after four-day trekThe Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was abducted by guerillas on August 6 has managed to escape, the French Armed Forces General Staff announced on Monday.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 7Colombia's subsidy cuts expose the poorestLa reducción en la cobertura de las transferencias monetarias en Colombia le restó capacidad a la caída de la pobreza y dejó a millones de hogares sin protección. The post El recorte de subsidios en Colombia expone a los más pobres appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 7A Colombian soldier from the French Foreign Legion escaped from a dissident FARC guerrilla after four days on the runCorporal José Olger Melo Charry had been kidnapped on a road in Nariño when he was going to visit his family. He was hospitalized and placed under guard to preserve his integrity.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 7Young talent can close the gap between companies and employment in ColombiaEn Colombia, 5,2 millones de jóvenes están desconectados del estudio y el empleo, mientras 61% de las empresas no encuentra el talento que necesita. The post El talento joven puede cerrar la brecha entre empresas y empleo en Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
BUSINESSSep 6Colombia aged without getting richColombia envejece como Corea del Sur, pero llegó pobre. Gastamos el bono demográfico en commodities e informalidad; quedan dos décadas para corregirlo. The post Colombia envejeció sin enriquecerse appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 6Colombia vows crackdown after deadly drone swarm attackjamaicantimes.com · Jamaica
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 5Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military postAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 5Foreign Ministry asks Russia and Ukraine to stop recruiting ColombiansEn un comunicado, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores dijo que le solicitó formalmente a Rusia y Ucrania detener la llegada de colombianos a sus fuerzas armadas. The post Cancillería pide a Rusia y Ucrania frenar el reclutamiento de colombianos appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía