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Conflict3d agoTargeted by U.S., Armed Group Strikes Back in ColombiaNYT World
Military5d agoUS, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivotHundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere.Defense News
Military5d agoUS, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivotHundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere.Military Times
MilitaryNov 4U.S., Colombia Launch Joint Exercise to Strengthen Readiness, Regional SecurityThe U.S. and Colombian armies officially launched Exercise Southern Vanguard 2027 during a ceremony in Tolemaida, Colombia, bringing together approximately 800 military personnel to strengthen interoperability, readiness and bilateral security cooperation.DoD News
PoliticsOct 30María Elvira Salazar, “the best friend” of the Colombian right in WashingtonDe la Espriella rompió precedentes al apoyar su campaña al Congreso de Estados Unidos públicamente. Le han dado plata los Daes, los Gilinski y también la apoya Uribe The post María Elvira Salazar, “la mejor amiga” de la derecha colombiana en Washington appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 29Official and confirmed information | United States blocks entry and exit for all Mexicans, Colombians, and Venezuelans, even with a visa, if they postponed this renewal process with their passportClarín
PoliticsOct 22Argentina declares five criminal groups from Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia as terrorist organizationsArgentina classifies five Latin American criminal groups as terrorists, aligning with U.S. security policy. The measure includes Mexican cartels and Colombian guerrillas, intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.Clarín
WorldOct 18Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: time and where to watch the show from the United States, Mexico, Colombia and other Latin American countriesThe show will be held this Sunday, October 18, in Los Angeles and will bring together models such as Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gigi Hadid, and Barbara Palvin. The broadcast will be free and can be followed live from different countries.Clarín
BusinessOct 7US bank employee pleads guilty to laundering $4.8 million to ColombiaUn trabajador bancario en EE.UU. admitió haber lavado 4,8 millones hacia Colombia, explotando su cargo en una entidad financiera.El implicado, de Florida, creó cuentas falsas y desbloqueó tarjetas para una red de lavado, recibiendo sobornos a cambio.Clarín
ConflictOct 6U.S. Sends Reaper Drones to Colombia and Ecuador to Hunt CartelsMQ-9 Reaper drones — known for high-profile deadly strikes — have been shifted from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador, U.S. officials said.NYT World
PoliticsSep 28U.S. restricts visas for high-ranking officials from Bolivia, Colombia, and PeruWashington revokes visas for officials from Bolivia, Colombia and Peru for corruption and undermining democratic governments. The measure affects 13 Bolivians, including high judicial officials. Additionally, two Colombians and one Peruvian judge face restrictions, in an effort to combat narcoterrorism andClarín
WorldSep 28Alleged drug lord dubbed "The Spider" extradited from Colombia to CaliforniaAn alleged narco-terrorist known as "The Spider" was extradited from Colombia to California to face drug trafficking and terrorism charges.CBS News
PoliticsSep 28Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in ColombiaThe women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.CBS News
ConflictSep 28Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from ColombiaGeovany Andres Rojas, who faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the U.S., had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro,CBS News
ConflictSep 27Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader extradited to the United StatesPolice in Colombia have apprehended the wife and daughter of an Ecuadorian gang leader who was previously extradited to the United States. This represents a major law enforcement operation targeting a prominent organized crime network.thegazette.com · United States
PoliticsSep 26Colombia extradites rebel leader to U.S. as its security strategy aligns with WashingtonA Colombian warlord, whose extradition to the United States had been delayed for several months while he was designated a peace negotiator by the country's previous government, was…Japan Today
PoliticsSep 26Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards WashingtonColombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 25Colombia loses weight before the world by aligning with the U.S.El viraje de Colombia en la ONU y sus decisiones unilaterales erosionan las mayorías y el capital político que necesita para su periodo en el Consejo de Seguridad. The post Colombia pierde peso ante el mundo al alinearse con EE. UU. appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 2514 congressmen unite to protect the Colombian AmazonTendrá 14 congresistas. Su objetivo es promover leyes, controles políticos y otros instrumentos para proteger la Amazonía y su población. The post 14 congresistas se unen para proteger la Amazonía colombiana appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 16United States maintains conditional decertification of ColombiaTrump le achaca la calificación del país al gobierno Petro. Destacó la elección de De la Espriella y promete volver a certificar si el país mejora en la lucha antidrogas. The post Estados Unidos mantiene la descertificación con condiciones a Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 15Colombian deported to Africa by U.S. says "I had never heard of Liberia"The Trump administration ramped up its "third country" deportations last month, sending a group of migrants to the West African nation of Liberia. Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled there to hear some of their stories.CBS News
WorldSep 14Colombian designer Peñaranda premieres his first men's collection in New YorkRaúl Peñaranda deslumbra en Nueva York con 'Aroma', su colección que evoca raíces y recuerdos, destacando tejidos naturales y elegancia en moda masculina.La línea femenina combina feminidad y sofisticación con diseños variados, mientras una subasta benéfica busca ayudar a damnificados por terremotos.Clarín
WorldSep 14Designers bring Colombia to the New York runway at Fashion WeekOcho creativos colombianos brillaron en la pasarela neoyorquina, mostrando su talento con propuestas elegantes y casuales para ambos géneros.La Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá impulsa a diseñadores emergentes, fortaleciendo el sector moda en la región y expandiendo su presencia global.Clarín
PoliticsSep 12The country in caricature: United States visits Colombia"El 8 de septiembre de 2026, Marco Rubio, secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, pasó por Barranquilla", escribe el columnista. The post El país en caricatura: Estados Unidos visita Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía