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Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:19:22 +0000At least 11 killed, hundreds displaced amid combat in southwest Colombia
At least 10 alleged guerrillas and one soldier were killed, and 250 locals were displaced in an escalation of armed conflict in southwest Colombia. Seven soldiers were injured in the…
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Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:23:57 +0000
Colombia registers one of COVID-19 pandemic’s deadliest days
Colombia’s Health Ministry on Sunday reported the third highest number of coronavirus-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. In its daily report, the minister said that 397 people died…
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Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:03 +0000
Colombia’s Ecopetrol joined by paramilitaries after guerrilla attacks on oil fields
The prosecution and paramilitary group AGC have been intimidating locals near oil fields of state-run company Ecopetrol in northeast Colombia after a series of guerrilla attacks. The Ombudsman last week…
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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:19:07 +0000
Medellin landlords and gangs skyrocket forced displacement
Medellin landlords using gangs to evict tenants more than doubled forced displacement in Colombia’s second largest city, according to the local ombudsman. Medellin Ombudsman William Vivas said Wednesday that 530…
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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:46:29 +0000
Why Colombia Reports is worth saving even if you think it sucks
Even if you believe Colombia Reports sucks, this news website is worth saving in order not to silence voices telling important stories. Personally, I don’t believe this website is particularly…
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