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Colombia’s Petro Responds to US Clinton List Inclusion in Fiery Speech
Colombia’s President Petro denounced U.S. sanctions placing him on the Clinton List in a speech, accusing Trump of siding with “the mafia”. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Colombia Presidency / Public Domain In a forceful speech on Friday evening,...
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Against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela & all imperialist presence in Latin America
Working class organizations throughout the world made a statement calling for global united action against the imminent invasion of Venezuela by the US Against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela and all imperialist presence in Latin America!...
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US Support for Argentina: An ‘America First’ Imperative
As America navigates a world of rising threats and strained resources, the Trump administration’s decision to extend financial support to Argentina under President Javier Milei has sparked heated debate. Some critics spread groundless suspicions,...
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Colombia’s Council of State Blocks Petro’s Healthcare Reform Decree
Colombia’s Council of State has suspended the decree through which President Petro sought to reform the healthcare system. Credit: César Carrión / Presidency of Colombia. The Council of State of Colombia has suspended Decree 0858 of 2025, promoted...
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Analysis: The peril of a White House that flaunts its indifference to the law
WASHINGTON — Since he returned to office nine months ago, President Donald Trump has sought to expand executive power across numerous fronts. But his claim that he can lawfully order the military to summarily kill people accused of smuggling drugs...
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If you love Cartagena in Colombia… then you will love Campeche in Mexico
While millions of tourists flock to Cancún and Tulum each year, the nearby low-key historical town of Campeche remains a little-known spot on the Yucatán Peninsula. The walled city is a pastel-hued dream, a place that has personally captivated me...
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Confidential SAPS report names key drug kingpins operating in South Africa
A report submitted to Parliament by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has reportedly revealed the identities of drug bosses The report indicates that Nigerian drug lords are allegedly dominating the illicit drug trafficking trade in South...
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Colombia's Petro to sue Trump in US courts over 'thug' remark
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared he will take legal action in United States courts following derogatory comments made about him by former US President Donald Trump. The diplomatic dispute emerged after Trump labeled Petro "a thug and...
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International higher education is not just an export
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GLOBAL As governments impose tighter restrictions on international students and cross-border exchange becomes a site of political tension, global education is at risk of being reduced to a revenue line. Yet the consequences of curbing mobility...
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President Maduro rejects false U.S. narrative to justify aggression against Venezuela
“They invent an extravagant, vulgar, criminal and totally false story, already demonstrably false, Venezuela is a country free of coca leaf production,” said President Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolás Maduro highlights Venezuela’s sovereignty and...
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Colombia’s Minister of Justice Montealegre Resigns over Alvaro Uribe Acquittal
Colombia’s Minister of Justice will resign from his position as a sign of protest over the acquittal of former President Alvaro Uribe. Credit: Ovidio Gonzalez / Colombia Presidency / Public Domain Colombia’s Minister of Justice Eduardo Montealegre...
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There Will Be No 'War With Venezuela,' and There Is No 'President Maduro"
When reading about what's going on between the United States and Venezuela — and I've done a lot of that lately — there are a few phrases in headlines and articles that I just can't take seriously. When I see someone use them, I know that anything...
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From Narcotics to Negocios: Trump’s Caribbean Show of Force
By Lydia Morgan Late one September evening, a U.S. missile slammed into a Venezuelan speedboat off the Caribbean coast. President Donald Trump announced that the strike killed eleven “terrorists” aboard what he described as a drug-running vessel...
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Aracataca, Colombia: The Source of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Genius
The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One. The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer...
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Colombian President Responds to U.S. Sanctions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that his country would not yield to the sanctions imposed by the United States, asserting that the American decisions would in no way alter Colombia’s positions or its independent policies. In a brief...
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Colombia towards the Constituent Assembly: Bogotá prepares for massive mobilization
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The Colombian president called on citizens to gather on October 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the Plaza de Bolívar, amid growing accusations by Donald Trump. Petro has decided to appeal to the people in the face of Donald Trump’s latest attacks and...
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Colombia’s interior minister rejects US sanctions, denies drug allegations
ISTANBUL Colombia's Interior Minister Armando Benedetti criticized the US on Friday after being placed on its sanctions list, stressing that he has no connection to the drug trafficking allegations. “For having defended the dignity of the country...
Colombia’s Karol G, Shakira and Kapo Shine at Billboard Latin Music Awards
Colombian artists shone at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards; Karol G stood out as the top-winning female artist of the night. Credit: Carlos Figueroa, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombian artists shone on the most anticipated night of...
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U.S. Treasury Puts Colombia’s Petro and Close Circle on ‘Clinton List’
The U.S. Government moved aggressively against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his inner circle on Friday, imposing sanctions that target his financial and political support network as relations between Washington and Bogotá struck a new...
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