Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.









The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.
More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.
Investigation says support for warring parties strengthens military capabilities, intensifies humanitarian crisis.
While the Trump administration claims it has killed ‘narcoterrorists’, families fear fishermen are among the victims.

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Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station

This is the moment a motorcyclist slammed into the side of a bus at a busy intersection in western Colombia.
Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.