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ELN warns Colombia’s Petro that it “Will Never Accept Submission or Surrender”

By Richard Emblin - February 3, 2025

As Colombia escalates its military operations against the ELN guerrilla after weeks of violence in Catatumbo region, President Petro disclosed classified intelligence on social media. The ELN has vowed to not surrender, while security threats deepen in the department of Cauca.

Colombian Army reclaims El Plateado from FARC Dissidents with Operation “Perseo”

By The City Paper Staff - October 15, 2024

The Colombian Army has regained control of El Plateado in the department of Cauca during a large-scale military operation. The offensive in the southwest of the country comes a week before the start of the COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Valle del Cauca.

Betancourt responds to “Gafas” joining FARC dissidents: “Man of Infinite Darkness”

By Richard Emblin - October 8, 2024

Former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt reacted strongly to Alexánder Farfán Suárez, alias “Gafas,” rejoining dissident factions, calling him “a man of infinite darkness.” Betancourt criticized his appointment as a peace facilitator by President Petro, stating that it was evident to former captives that the move was a “farce.”

Indigenous blockade on Colombia’s Pan-American highway turns violent

By The City Paper Staff - August 21, 2024

An explosive device has killed one person and injured another during indigenous protests blocking the Colombia’s Pan-American Highway in the department of Cauca, escalating tensions with the Petro government.

United Nations expresses deep concern over escalating violence in Colombia

By The City Paper Staff - June 17, 2024

An attack by FARC dissidents against the father of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and escalating violence in the department of Cauca promoted the United Nations to issue a strong condemnation.

Colombian schoolchildren’s desperate prayers amid FARC attacks in Cauca

By Richard Emblin - May 29, 2024

Terrified children in Suárez, Cauca, cower under desks as FARC dissidents clash with the Colombian Army, revealing the harsh realities of ongoing violence in the southwest of the country. The plight of Cauca has been overshadowed by President Petro’s obsessive social media posts on Gaza.

Colombia’s Army in full-scale operation against FARC dissidents

By The City Paper Staff - May 22, 2024

Colombia’s Armed Forces have initiated a large-scale military operation targeting FARC dissidents in the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca. This operation comes in response to the EMC’s attack on Morales early Monday.

Colombia: Cauca under attack from FARC dissidents

By The City Paper Staff - May 20, 2024

Colombia’s Armed Forces are engaged in combat with FARC dissidents of the EMC after Monday’s attack in Miranda, Cauca. Over 72 hours the southwest of Colombia has witnessed unprecedented violence.

Colombia’s Army reclaims strategic Cañón de Micay from FARC dissidents

By The City Paper Staff - September 1, 2023

Colombia’s Armed Forces have retaken the Cañón de Micay in the department of Cauca from control of FARC dissidents. The military operation lasted several weeks.

US Embassy in Bogotá issues security advisory to citizens

By The City Paper Staff - August 14, 2023

The US Embassy in Bogotá has issued a security advisory to citizens relating to the presence of terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations in the country.

Colombia to airlift supplies to landslide isolated Pasto

By The City Paper Staff - January 12, 2023

One of the largest cities in the south of Colombia remains cut-off from the rest of the country after a landslide destroyed a large section of the PanAmerican Highway.

New hope for Colombia’s Terribilis, world’s most poisonous frog

By The City Paper Staff - September 16, 2021

The Golden Poison Dart Frog is endemic to the rainforests of Colombia’s Chocó and species with an toxin so deadly that is is considered the world’s most poisonous amphibian.

Colombia’s indigenous peoples lead first census of Andean Condor

By Richard Emblin - February 17, 2021

Some 300 volunteers conducted the first census of the Colombian Condor. The census involved indigenous communities from the departments of La Guajira to Nariño.

Indigenous Minga arrives in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike

By The City Paper Staff - October 18, 2020

Representatives of Colombia’s indigenous organizations have arrived in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike to demand the resignation of President Iván Duque.

Popayán offers reward for perpetrators who toppled Belalcázar monument

By The City Paper Staff - September 18, 2020

Belalcázar was not a benevolent historical figure, yet in his search for El Dorado founded Popayán. A monument to the conquistador is the latest target of cultural iconoclasm.

Quarantine marred by killings of Colombia’s social and environmental leaders

By Richard Emblin - May 21, 2020

While Colombian authorities mitigate the spread of COVID-19 with the Health Emergency, criminal groups are terrorizing rural populations under quarantine.