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Colombia's Petro Visits Southern Haiti

Colombia's Petro visits southern Haiti as violence spikes in both countries

By Sarah Morland (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Haiti's southeastern city of Jacmel on Wednesday afternoon in a rare visit by a foreign head of state to the Caribbean nation,

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Rebel violence not stopping Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s Haiti visit

Francisco de Miranda, considered to be the precursor of Venezuela’s independence, stitched the country’s first flag in Jacmel and set sail from the port city. A decade later, South American liberator Simón Bolívar launched his successful movement from Jacmel’s shores.

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Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Haiti as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country

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Surging Drug Violence in Colombia Dooms President’s ‘Total Peace’ Plan

The clashes between rival guerrilla groups have left 80 dead as Colombia braces for cutbacks in U.S. foreign aid under President Trump.

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In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness

I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.”

Colombia declares state of emergency

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Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will declare an emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee

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Colombia declares state of emergency over deadly attacks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a state of emergency after violent attacks between two armed groups killed several people and forced others to evacuate. NBC News' David Noriega has more on the deadly attacks.

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Colombians react to state of emergency declaration amid deadly clashes in Catatumbo

The move comes as special forces advanced into guerrilla-controlled territories near the Venezuelan border on Tuesday, January 21, aiming to re-establish state control. The mountainous northeastern Catatumbo region has witnessed a surge in fighting between armed leftist groups competing for control over coca plantations and trafficking routes.

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Colombia’s Fragile Peace Ruptures in Catatumbo

Social movements and community organizations demand peace as violence breaks out in the northeastern region of Colombia.

From Drug Lords To '60s-era Guerrillas: Colombia's Various Armed Groups

Colombia is battling its worst security crisis in a decade after a series of guerrilla attacks in the north of the country have left at least 80 people dead and displaced 36,000 others.

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Haitians demand priority after government spends $3.8M for a brief visit from Colombia’s leader

Haiti's government has invested more than $3.8 million to welcome Colombia's president. The money was used to more than double the runway at the airport in the coastal city of Jacmel, repair its ...

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Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war

Colombia’s government is reactivating arrest orders for the top leadership of the nation’s largest rebel group.

Colombia reissues rebel arrest warrants, displacement rises to 32,000 amid fighting

Colombia's attorney general's office on Wednesday reissued arrest warrants for leaders of the National Liberation Army (ELN) ...

Petro to Name 30-Year Old Ally as Colombia Foreign Affairs Chief

President Gustavo Petro will appoint top aide, 30-year-old Laura Sarabia, as Colombia’s next foreign affairs minister, one the youngest-ever officials to assume the role.

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Crisis in Colombia: The Resurgence of ELN Rebels Amid Peace Talks

Colombia's Attorney General reissued arrest warrants for ELN leaders amid increased violence and displacement in the ...

Colombia asks Venezuela to help quell border violence

Colombia called on neighboring Venezuela Thursday to help tackle guerrillas blamed for a week of bloody violence that has ...

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A border in flames: Petro and Maduro accuse each other over conflict that has displaced thousands

Bogotá insinuates that Caracas provides cover for the ELN guerrillas and Chavismo responds by accusing the Colombian ...

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