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Wildfires Consume 30,000 Hectares Across Tolima, Criminal Groups Suspected

By Richard Emblin - August 24, 2026

More than 30,000 hectares have been burned across Colombia’s Tolima department as firefighters battle one of the region’s worst wildfire emergencies in years, but authorities are now investigating a darker possibility: that some of the fires are being deliberately set by criminal groups seeking to divert security forces, destabilize communities and gain control of territory. Interior […]

Petro recklessly endorses First Line, confirms role in National Strike

By Timothy Langham - March 18, 2024

President Gustavo Petro’s endorsement of First Line vandals during a trip to Cali sparks widespread outrage and concerns over Colombia’s political stability

Front Line vandals and violent leftists target Bogotá ahead of mayoral elections

By Richard Emblin - September 11, 2023

Political violence and attacks by First Line vandals raise concerns as the Bogotá mayoral elections approach. On saturday, the First Line attempted to torch a police command post.

Colombia’s Petro promises pardon for First Line protestors

By The City Paper Staff - December 5, 2022

Colombia President Gustavo Petro has called for the early release of hundreds of youngsters who are incarcerated for committing acts of violence during last year’s National Strike.

Bogotá crime and vandalism scrutinized with new Security Secretariat

By The City Paper Staff - July 7, 2021

After two months in which Bogotá has been attacked by vandals, the district’s new Security Secretariat must justify why militarization is not an option despite threats of more violence.

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