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Petro Calls Colombians to the Streets After Trump Raises Military Option

By The City Paper Staff - January 7, 2026

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on supporters to mobilise nationwide on Wednesday to defend “national sovereignty,” sharply escalating a diplomatic crisis with the United States after President Donald Trump said a U.S. military operation against Colombia “sounds good” to him. The demonstrations are expected to take place in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar, Parque Lourdes […]

U.S. Deploys USS Gerald Ford to Lead Military Build-Up Near Venezuela

By The City Paper Staff - October 25, 2025

The United States is deploying its largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, to the Caribbean as part of the regional military buildup aimed at disrupting narcotics trafficking networks linked to the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro. The move marks a sharp escalation of U.S. counter-narcotics operations in Latin America and comes […]

U.S. Destroys Drug Boat in the Pacific as Trump Expands Anti-Narco Offensive

By The City Paper Staff - October 22, 2025

The United States said it destroyed a vessel carrying narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing two people it described as “narco-terrorists,” in what marks the first U.S. military strike away from Caribbean waters under President Donald Trump’s expanding campaign against drug trafficking groups. “Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, the Department […]

Coral Coves to Desert Shores: Colombia’s Most Unique Beaches

By Jacqueline de Klerk - October 18, 2025

There are countless stretches of beach in Colombia to explore, each with their own beauty and natural charm. Here four options fora carefree destination.

Colombia Targets TdeA as U.S. Launches More Caribbean Strikes

By Richard Emblin - October 15, 2025

Colombia’s National Police captured a top Venezuelan of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, hours after a second fugitive jumped to his death from his luxury apartment in Medellín. The recent offensive against TdeA comes as the leftist government of President Gustavo Petro also ruled out any possibility of peace talks with the transnational gang. […]

White House Wants Petro to Retract Claims Of “Colombian Deaths” in Narco Strike

By Richard Emblin - October 9, 2025

The White House said it would “welcome” a public retraction from Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he accused the U.S. military of killing Colombian citizens during a recent naval strike in the Caribbean, calling his remarks “baseless and reprehensible.” The clash underscores a widening diplomatic rift that now extends to international waters, deepening already strained […]

Maduro Seeks Dialogue with U.S, Petro Sidelined at UN

By Richard Emblin - September 22, 2025

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is in New York ahead of the United Nation’s General Assembly. Petro trip to the U.S comes as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro seeks to engage the Trump administration in dialogue, despite the military arsenal targeting drug boats in the Caribbean.

U.S. Sends Nuclear Submarine USS Newport News toward Venezuela

By The City Paper Staff - August 27, 2025

The United States deployed the nuclear submarine USS Newport News and cruiser USS Lake Erie to the Caribbean, escalating tensions with Venezuela. Caracas responded with warship and troop deployments, and lodged a U.N. complaint accusing Washington of intimidation and violating disarmament commitments.

Petro Under Pressure as Venezuela Moves 15,000 Troops Toward Border

By Richard Emblin - August 25, 2025

Tensions are rising across the hemisphere after Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that 15,000 troops will be sent to the border with Colombia as the U.S Navy presence in the Caribbean intensifies.

La Alta Guajira: Colombia’s most beautiful and hostile desert

By María Claudia Peña - December 11, 2024

La Alta Guajira, Colombia, offers breathtaking desert landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich Wayuú culture. Visitors can explore sacred sites like Jepira, enjoy sustainable tourism, and experience authentic Wayuú traditions, showcasing the region’s beauty and resilience amidst modern challenges.