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The Colombian government attributed a deadly drone attack in the Catatumbo region to the ELN rebel group and announced a new security strategy for the area.

Authorities justified a military operation targeting armed rebel groups after reports emerged that three children were among those killed in the bombing campaign.

The Colombian government is considering converting offshore vessels into floating prisons to house dangerous detainees away from coastal areas.

The Colombian government announced plans to amend its legal framework, designating all unauthorized armed factions operating outside state control as terrorist entities.

As 72 hours pass since an earthquake in Colombia, there is public surprise and criticism that the government has not accepted assistance from foreign rescue teams.

Colombia's incoming Economy Minister announced that the new government, led by hard-right President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, plans to adhere to key campaign promises, including spending cuts and continued oil extraction.

The Colombian government's proposal to euthanize 80 of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" has met with resistance, as authorities continue to grapple with the environmental problem posed by the invasive species for over three decades.

Colombian officials report that members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) carried out a coordinated assault involving drones and explosives, resulting in three fatalities at a military installation.

Colombia officially terminated dialogue with several armed rebel factions, dealing a major setback to the peace process initiated under former President Gustavo Petro.

Defense ministry sources revealed that President Abelardo de la Espriella's administration is designing maritime detention facilities to isolate the country's most dangerous prisoners.

The Colombian military has been deployed to assist firefighters battling severe wildfires in the Tolima department, where extreme drought has fueled blazes across more than 20,000 hectares.

The head of Israeli diplomacy, Gideon Saar, thanked his "good friend" Abelardo de la Espriella, the new president of Colombia, for his government's recognition of Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights.

After a year of disputes, the Colombian government under Gustavo Petro has reconciled with the UN and published its 2024 report on illicit crops, accepting a 3.5% increase in coca cultivation.

An Indian millionaire is attempting to acquire dozens of hippopotamuses from Colombia, where the non-native species has become a threat to people and crops. The Colombian government is reportedly considering options for managing the invasive population.

A Colombian congresswoman, known for her support of Donald Trump, has denounced the arrest of her son by ICE, stating he has been 'chained up for 20 days' and calling for intervention from the Colombian government.

An operation ordered by Colombia's newly elected president resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals classified as narcoterrorists or guerrilla soldiers.

Reports indicate the Colombian government is intensifying efforts to manage and restrict unauthorized migration flows within its borders.

The Colombian government has unveiled plans to construct floating prisons at sea alongside massive inland detention centers, aiming to completely isolate cartel bosses and prevent them from directing criminal operations from behind bars.

Colombia's government, under President Abelardo de la Espriella, has presented Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo with a 135-page 'Book of Truth' containing over 80 complaints of alleged corruption by the previous administration of President Petro.

Eva Ferrer, a Catalan woman and former close friend of the Colombian president's wife, has reportedly exposed acts of corruption within the Petro government, including claims of the first lady's monthly expenses reaching 50,000 euros.

The Colombian government has given its approval for a geothermal energy project led by Ecopetrol, marking a step forward for renewable energy initiatives in the country.