FARC dissidents under command of “Iván Mordisco” have threatened to “multiply the numbers of deaths, wounded and prisoners” after President Petro breaks ceasefire.
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ELN warns peace talks with Colombian Goverment in “crisis”
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Guaidó “expelled” from Colombia on day of Venezuela talks
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Colombia’s Petro meets Biden with Venezuela agenda
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Colombia’s FARC dissident who “died” but now wants Total Peace
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Seismic activity of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz intensifying warns SGC
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Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz remains on orange alert for eruption
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Colombia in “aviation emergency” after collapse of low-cost airlines
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Colombia could end bullfighting as Congress debates total ban
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Colombia’s Petro recalls peace negotiators after ELN kills nine soldiers
President Petro has recalled the government’s peace negotiators after the ELN guerrilla attacked a military platoon in Norte de Santander killing nine soldiers and injuring nine others.