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Colombian military plane crash in Amazon raises concerns over casualties
A Colombian military aircraft carrying 110 soldiers crashed shortly after take-off in the country’s remote southern Amazon region on Monday, prompting an urgent emergency response and raising concerns over potential casualties. The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130, went down near Puerto Leguzamo, a town located close to the border with Peru, according to officials from the defence ministry. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft had just departed when the in
Colombian military plane crash in Amazon raises concerns over casualties
A Colombian military aircraft carrying 110 soldiers crashed shortly after take-off in the country’s remote southern Amazon region on Monday, prompting an urgent emergency response and raising concerns over potential casualties. The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130, went down near Puerto Leguzamo, a town located close to the border with Peru, according to officials from the defence ministry. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft had just departed when the in
Trump invites Colombia’s president to White House after diplomatic tensions over Venezuela and drug policy
United States President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro have taken a step toward resetting strained bilateral relations following a period of heightened diplomatic tension. The two leaders spoke by phone on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in their first direct conversation since relations deteriorated sharply in early January amid wider regional developments. In a statement released by the White House, Mr. Trump said he invited President Petro to visit the White House in Washington for
Trump invites Colombia’s president to White House after diplomatic tensions over Venezuela and drug policy
United States President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro have taken a step toward resetting strained bilateral relations following a period of heightened diplomatic tension. The two leaders spoke by phone on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in their first direct conversation since relations deteriorated sharply in early January amid wider regional developments. In a statement released by the White House, Mr. Trump said he invited President Petro to visit the White House in Washington for
US–Venezuela crisis – Trump warns Mexico, Colombia and Cuba after US operation captures Maduro
US President Donald Trump issued a series of sharp warnings directed at Mexico, Colombia and Cuba following a US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and airstrikes in the capital, Caracas. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that Washington could expand its actions in the region, using language that raised concerns about escalating tensions across Latin America. The president claimed that the operation, whi
US–Venezuela crisis – Trump warns Mexico, Colombia and Cuba after US operation captures Maduro
US President Donald Trump issued a series of sharp warnings directed at Mexico, Colombia and Cuba following a US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and airstrikes in the capital, Caracas. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that Washington could expand its actions in the region, using language that raised concerns about escalating tensions across Latin America. The president claimed that the operation, whi
Colombia’s Petro condemns US action in Venezuela, warns of armed response
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday issued a sharp response following reports that United States forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, escalating already heightened tensions across Latin America. Petro’s remarks came in the wake of renewed warnings and threats from US President Donald Trump toward Venezuela, a country that has remained at the center of prolonged geopolitical friction in the region. In a message posted on social media, Petro suggested he
Colombia’s Petro condemns US action in Venezuela, warns of armed response
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday issued a sharp response following reports that United States forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, escalating already heightened tensions across Latin America. Petro’s remarks came in the wake of renewed warnings and threats from US President Donald Trump toward Venezuela, a country that has remained at the center of prolonged geopolitical friction in the region. In a message posted on social media, Petro suggested he
Colombia’s President Petro rejects Trump’s drug trafficking allegations and US threats
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has firmly rejected accusations and threats made by US President Donald Trump, following remarks in which Trump alleged that Petro was linked to drug trafficking and suggested he could be targeted in a United States operation. The exchange has further strained diplomatic relations between the two countries and prompted a strong public response from Colombia’s head of state. In a series of posts published on social media platform X on Sunday, Petro
Colombia’s President Petro rejects Trump’s drug trafficking allegations and US threats
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has firmly rejected accusations and threats made by US President Donald Trump, following remarks in which Trump alleged that Petro was linked to drug trafficking and suggested he could be targeted in a United States operation. The exchange has further strained diplomatic relations between the two countries and prompted a strong public response from Colombia’s head of state. In a series of posts published on social media platform X on Sunday, Petro
Shashi Tharoor Slams Colombia’s Stand on Pak Deaths
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment over Colombia's reaction to the recent Indian military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to Colombia’s message of condolence for the lives lost in Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Tharoor emphasized that there can be no moral equivalence between a nation dispatching terrorists and a nation defending itself from terror. Mr. Tharoor, currently visit
Shashi Tharoor Slams Colombia’s Stand on Pak Deaths
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment over Colombia's reaction to the recent Indian military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to Colombia’s message of condolence for the lives lost in Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, Tharoor emphasized that there can be no moral equivalence between a nation dispatching terrorists and a nation defending itself from terror. Mr. Tharoor, currently visit
Mysterious Metallic Sphere Found in Colombia Sparks UFO Theories
A strange metallic sphere discovered in the town of Buga, Colombia, has triggered a wave of speculation and debate among scientists, skeptics, and UFO enthusiasts. The sphere, which reportedly landed on March 2, has caught the attention of researchers due to its unusual physical characteristics. According to posts on the social media page Truthpolex, the object was seen flying in the sky before it descended and made contact with the ground. The object is now under investigation by researchers
Mysterious Metallic Sphere Found in Colombia Sparks UFO Theories
A strange metallic sphere discovered in the town of Buga, Colombia, has triggered a wave of speculation and debate among scientists, skeptics, and UFO enthusiasts. The sphere, which reportedly landed on March 2, has caught the attention of researchers due to its unusual physical characteristics. According to posts on the social media page Truthpolex, the object was seen flying in the sky before it descended and made contact with the ground. The object is now under investigation by researchers
Colombian Influencer Shot Dead by Fake Delivery Man
Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, a 22-year-old rising social media influencer from Cucuta, Colombia, was tragically shot and killed outside her home by a man pretending to be a delivery worker. The horrifying incident took place earlier this week in the La Riviera neighborhood around 1:00 PM, shaking the local community and her thousands of online followers. Sanchez was known for sharing snippets of her life as both a model and a student, as she pursued a degree in Social Communication
Colombian Influencer Shot Dead by Fake Delivery Man
Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, a 22-year-old rising social media influencer from Cucuta, Colombia, was tragically shot and killed outside her home by a man pretending to be a delivery worker. The horrifying incident took place earlier this week in the La Riviera neighborhood around 1:00 PM, shaking the local community and her thousands of online followers. Sanchez was known for sharing snippets of her life as both a model and a student, as she pursued a degree in Social Communication









