Colombia
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Most wanted Colombian drug lord captured after more than a decade on the runPresident Ivan Duque likened the arrest Saturday of Dairo Antonio Úsuga to the capture three decades ago of Pablo Escobar.CrimeOct 24, 2021
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Colombian officials don’t have ‘hypothesis’ into killing of Haiti presidentHigh-ranking Colombian intelligence officials are in Haiti to assist with the investigation into the killing of President Jovenel Moise.WorldJul 12, 2021
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At least 36 injured after car bomb explodes inside Colombia military baseThe U.S. Embassy in Bogota said a small group of American military personnel were at the base when the explosion occurred but were not harmed.WorldJun 15, 2021
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Colombians count four more deaths as protesters mark a month of demonstrationsThe government confirmed 17 civilian deaths as directly connected with protests, while human rights groups claim dozens more civilians have been killed by security forces.WorldMay 28, 2021
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Colombia government, opponents reach ‘pre-agreements’ in bid to end weeks-long protestsMore than a week of talks between the government and protest leaders resulted in a final document of pre-agreements late on Monday, the government said.WorldMay 25, 2021
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Colombia protesters vow to carry on as demonstrations enter 4th weekA national strike committee has held several discussions with government representatives about protesters' demands, but there have been no formal talks yet.WorldMay 19, 2021
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Colombia police will be held accountable for violence, abuses amid protests: top copAccusations of possible abuse of a minor in the city of Popayan have sparked violent protests there this week.WorldMay 16, 2021
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‘Starving us’: Young Colombians say bleak futures pushed them toward widespread protestsThey have taken the brunt of the tear gas and gunshots from security forces, and dozens have paid for it with their lives.WorldMay 15, 2021
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A look at what has prompted thousands to protest across ColombiaProtesters have turned out in more than half of Colombia's municipalities since last week for mostly peaceful protest against the administration of President Ivan Duque.WorldMay 10, 2021
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How this Colombian town has kept COVID-19 rates at zeroAccording to the Health Ministry, Campohermoso is one of just two counties in the country that are COVID-19-free. Colombia has more than 1,100 counties.HealthMar 23, 2021
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