Colombia

Country Colombia
Capital Bogotá,D.C.
Continent South America
Currency Peso(COP)
Languages Spanish & English

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Introduction

Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A four-decade long conflict between government forces and anti-government insurgent groups, principally the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) heavily funded by the drug trade, escalated during the 1990s. The insurgents lack the military or popular support necessary to overthrow the government and violence has been decreasing since about 2002, but insurgents continue attacks against civilians and large areas of the countryside are under guerrilla influence or are contested by security forces. More than 31,000 former paramilitaries had demobilized by the end of 2006 and the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) as a formal organization had ceased to function. In the wake of the paramilitary demobilization, emerging criminal groups arose, whose members include some former paramilitaries. The Colombian Government has stepped up efforts to reassert government control throughout the country, and now has a presence in every one of its administrative departments. However, neighboring countries worry about the violence spilling over their borders.

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Colombia - Wikipedia
Colombia - CIA World Fact Book
Colombia - BBC
Colombia - National Geographic
Colombia - Timeline - BBC

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Car bomb and attack on a helicopter in Colombia kill at least 17, including police officers - The Hindu
  1. Car bomb and attack on a helicopter in Colombia kill at least 17, including police officers  The Hindu
  2. At least 18 killed in Colombia in drone attack on helicopter, car bombing  Al Jazeera
  3. 5 Killed, 36 Injured In Bomb Attack On Colombia Air Base  NDTV
  4. Attack on police helicopter in Colombia caught on camera; 12 officers killed | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times
  5. Crisis in Colombia: At least 13 people dead, multiple injured in police helicopter crash and Cali bombing  The Times of India
  6. Colombia Terror Attack: 17 Killed As Colombia Hit By DEADLIEST Attack | ‘Police Helicopter Downed’  Oneindia
  7. 17 Killed In Car Bomb And Helicopter Attack In Colombia, President Petro Blames FARC Dissidents | 4K  News18
  8. Colombia: 18 killed in dual attacks attributed to FARC guerrilla group, including helicopter shootdown, bombing  Mint
  9. Colombia vows to neutralize guerrilla threats as twin attacks kill 19  Al Arabiya English


Top officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan - MintTop officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan  Mint

Truck bomb and helicopter downing in Colombia leave at least 14 dead - The Washington PostTruck bomb and helicopter downing in Colombia leave at least 14 dead  The Washington Post

Exclusive: India snaps up steeply discounted palm oil from Colombia, Guatemala - ReutersExclusive: India snaps up steeply discounted palm oil from Colombia, Guatemala  Reuters

Violence in Colombia: Deadly twin attacks expose country’s deep security crisis - EL PAÍS EnglishViolence in Colombia: Deadly twin attacks expose country’s deep security crisis  EL PAÍS English

Colombia attacks: At least 18 killed and dozens injured - BBCColombia attacks: At least 18 killed and dozens injured  BBC

In Colombia, car bomb and attack on a helicopter kill at least 13 - Le Monde.frIn Colombia, car bomb and attack on a helicopter kill at least 13  Le Monde.fr

Bomb Explosion Hits Colombian City a Day After Double Massacre - BloombergBomb Explosion Hits Colombian City a Day After Double Massacre  Bloomberg

Colombia: Peru Declares the President of Colombia ‘Persona Non Grata’ - WIONColombia: Peru Declares the President of Colombia ‘Persona Non Grata’  WION

Colombia: truck bomb, helicopter downing kill at least 17 - DWColombia: truck bomb, helicopter downing kill at least 17  DW

Colombia truck bomb, drone attacks kill 18 amid deepening security crisis - France 24Colombia truck bomb, drone attacks kill 18 amid deepening security crisis  France 24

Ivan Cepeda to Run for President in Colombia’s 2026 Elections - Colombia OneIvan Cepeda to Run for President in Colombia’s 2026 Elections  Colombia One

Attack on police helicopter and explosion near air base leave at least 19 dead in Colombia, officials say - CNNAttack on police helicopter and explosion near air base leave at least 19 dead in Colombia, officials say  CNN

Can a Guerrilla Group Help Solve Colombia's Cocaine Conflict? - Time MagazineCan a Guerrilla Group Help Solve Colombia's Cocaine Conflict?  Time Magazine

Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.33% - Investing.comColombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.33%  Investing.com

At least 18 die in Colombia in two attacks attributed to FARC dissidents - ReutersAt least 18 die in Colombia in two attacks attributed to FARC dissidents  Reuters

Truck Bomb and Deadly Drone Attack Shake Colombia - BloombergTruck Bomb and Deadly Drone Attack Shake Colombia  Bloomberg

Amazon Presidents Hold Summit in Colombia on Rainforest’s Future - Colombia OneAmazon Presidents Hold Summit in Colombia on Rainforest’s Future  Colombia One

Court rejects house arrest for Colombia ex-president Uribe during appeal - ReutersCourt rejects house arrest for Colombia ex-president Uribe during appeal  Reuters

Baby in Colombia Registered as ‘Chat Yipiti,’ Name Inspired by ChatGPT - Colombia OneBaby in Colombia Registered as ‘Chat Yipiti,’ Name Inspired by ChatGPT  Colombia One

At least 17 dead, including 12 cops after car bombing and helicopter attack in Colombia - The New Indian ExpressAt least 17 dead, including 12 cops after car bombing and helicopter attack in Colombia  The New Indian Express

Colombian Black Hawk Downed By Drone Is A Glimpse Of What’s To Come - The War ZoneColombian Black Hawk Downed By Drone Is A Glimpse Of What’s To Come  The War Zone

Deadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president's peace-with-guerrillas policy - ABC NewsDeadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president's peace-with-guerrillas policy  ABC News

Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico Reject US Military Deployment Against Venezuela - Colombia OneColombia, Cuba, and Mexico Reject US Military Deployment Against Venezuela  Colombia One

Exclusive: Colombia 2026 World Cup Away Kit to Be Navy - Footy HeadlinesExclusive: Colombia 2026 World Cup Away Kit to Be Navy  Footy Headlines

Colombia readies power capacity expansion auction - BNamericasColombia readies power capacity expansion auction  BNamericas

Attack on Military Base in Cali, Colombia, Leaves Six Dead, Dozens Injured - Colombia OneAttack on Military Base in Cali, Colombia, Leaves Six Dead, Dozens Injured  Colombia One

Australian Band Rüfüs Du Sol Returns to Colombia - Colombia OneAustralian Band Rüfüs Du Sol Returns to Colombia  Colombia One

At least 17 dead in Colombia after car bombing and helicopter attack - Sky NewsAt least 17 dead in Colombia after car bombing and helicopter attack  Sky News

UAE condemns terrorist attacks in Colombia - MSNUAE condemns terrorist attacks in Colombia  MSN

Colombia Vows To Neutralize Guerrilla Threat As Twin Attacks Kill 19 - Barron'sColombia Vows To Neutralize Guerrilla Threat As Twin Attacks Kill 19  Barron's

UAE condemns terrorist attacks in Colombia - MSNUAE condemns terrorist attacks in Colombia  MSN

Colombia’s President Warns U.S. Against Invading Venezuela - Democracy Now!Colombia’s President Warns U.S. Against Invading Venezuela  Democracy Now!

Exclusive: Colombia 2026 World Cup Home Kit Colors Leaked - Footy HeadlinesExclusive: Colombia 2026 World Cup Home Kit Colors Leaked  Footy Headlines

Colombian Police Black Hawk downed by suspected FARC drone, killing 12 - AeroTimeColombian Police Black Hawk downed by suspected FARC drone, killing 12  AeroTime

Slain Colombian Senator Uribe’s Father to Run for Presidency - BloombergSlain Colombian Senator Uribe’s Father to Run for Presidency  Bloomberg

Five dead, dozens injured in Colombia air base attack - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFive dead, dozens injured in Colombia air base attack  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Top officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan - The IndependentTop officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan  The Independent

Abelardo de la Espriella, Rising Figure of Colombia's Right for the 2026 Presidential Elections - Colombia OneAbelardo de la Espriella, Rising Figure of Colombia's Right for the 2026 Presidential Elections  Colombia One

Colombia warns US could turn Venezuela into another Syria - Colombia ReportsColombia warns US could turn Venezuela into another Syria  Colombia Reports

At Least 17 Dead In Colombia After Car Bombing And Helicopter Attack - Outlook IndiaAt Least 17 Dead In Colombia After Car Bombing And Helicopter Attack  Outlook India

Health Crisis Spirals in Colombia as ERs and Maternity Wards Close - BloombergHealth Crisis Spirals in Colombia as ERs and Maternity Wards Close  Bloomberg

Drones laden with explosives kills three Colombian soldiers - BBCDrones laden with explosives kills three Colombian soldiers  BBC

Colombia Against the Fossil Fuel Age - JacobinColombia Against the Fossil Fuel Age  Jacobin

Late Miguel Uribe’s Father: Colombia’s Right Unlikely Candidate for 2026 Elections - Colombia OneLate Miguel Uribe’s Father: Colombia’s Right Unlikely Candidate for 2026 Elections  Colombia One

Colombia defence minister vows to defeat armed groups after attacks kill 19 - thesun.myColombia defence minister vows to defeat armed groups after attacks kill 19  thesun.my

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - CNNFormer Colombian President Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  CNN

Slain senator’s father joins list of Colombia’s far-right presidential hopefuls - Colombia ReportsSlain senator’s father joins list of Colombia’s far-right presidential hopefuls  Colombia Reports

Top officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan - NewsdayTop officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan  Newsday

2025 News items - Colombia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Colombia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Indigenous groups demand action from South American leaders at Amazon summit - AP NewsIndigenous groups demand action from South American leaders at Amazon summit  AP News

Colombia withdraws statement offering condolences to Pakistan, says Tharoor - The HinduColombia withdraws statement offering condolences to Pakistan, says Tharoor  The Hindu

Meta brought AI to rural Colombia. Now students are failing exams - Rest of WorldMeta brought AI to rural Colombia. Now students are failing exams  Rest of World

U.S.’s Charleigh Bullock, Colombia’s Thomas Mejia mightiest at Junior Pan American Games - International Gymnast Magazine OnlineU.S.’s Charleigh Bullock, Colombia’s Thomas Mejia mightiest at Junior Pan American Games  International Gymnast Magazine Online

Colombia’s tax abuse rules: legal evolution, court developments, and enforcement approaches - International Tax ReviewColombia’s tax abuse rules: legal evolution, court developments, and enforcement approaches  International Tax Review

Colombia: Court orders release of former President Uribe - DWColombia: Court orders release of former President Uribe  DW

Seven dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings and gun attacks - The HinduSeven dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings and gun attacks  The Hindu

UAE condemns deadly terror attacks in Colombia - The Filipino TimesUAE condemns deadly terror attacks in Colombia  The Filipino Times

Colombian Black Hawk shot down by FPV drone - Defence BlogColombian Black Hawk shot down by FPV drone  Defence Blog

Message to the Colombian People on Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Message to the Colombian People on Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Colombia deforestation surges 43%, Amazon region worst hit - DWColombia deforestation surges 43%, Amazon region worst hit  DW

Colombia's ex-president, Álvaro Uribe, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - BBCColombia's ex-president, Álvaro Uribe, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  BBC

Governments of Colombia and Peru exploit border dispute to promote national chauvinism - World Socialist Web SiteGovernments of Colombia and Peru exploit border dispute to promote national chauvinism  World Socialist Web Site

Why Trump Should Reset Relations With Colombia, Not Abandon Them - Council on Foreign RelationsWhy Trump Should Reset Relations With Colombia, Not Abandon Them  Council on Foreign Relations

Colombia reels after twin guerrilla attacks kill 19 - Caledonian RecordColombia reels after twin guerrilla attacks kill 19  Caledonian Record

Colombia ex-president Uribe guilty of abuse of process, bribery of a public official - CNNColombia ex-president Uribe guilty of abuse of process, bribery of a public official  CNN

Democracy in Colombia: Faltering or Prevailing? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceDemocracy in Colombia: Faltering or Prevailing?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Colombia is producing more cocaine than ever – and more is reaching Australian shores - The ConversationColombia is producing more cocaine than ever – and more is reaching Australian shores  The Conversation

Colombia surprised Tharoor. Does its pro-Pak stance have China link? - India TodayColombia surprised Tharoor. Does its pro-Pak stance have China link?  India Today

Colombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial - Al JazeeraColombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial  Al Jazeera

US and Colombia recall envoys as diplomatic rift deepens - Al JazeeraUS and Colombia recall envoys as diplomatic rift deepens  Al Jazeera

Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca - Al JazeeraAiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca  Al Jazeera

Colombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - Al JazeeraColombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  Al Jazeera

Deadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president's peace-with-guerrillas policy - Ottumwa CourierDeadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president's peace-with-guerrillas policy  Ottumwa Courier

UN envoy urges Colombia to ‘stay the course’ as peace faces new strains - UN NewsUN envoy urges Colombia to ‘stay the course’ as peace faces new strains  UN News

Top officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan - Ottumwa CourierTop officials of Amazon nations meet in Colombia to push joint rainforest protection plan  Ottumwa Courier

Colombia vows to neutralize guerrilla threats as twin attacks kill 19 - Apa.azColombia vows to neutralize guerrilla threats as twin attacks kill 19  Apa.az

Deadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president’s peace-with-guerrillas policy - Toronto StarDeadly attacks in Colombia cast a shadow on the president’s peace-with-guerrillas policy  Toronto Star

‘You’ll be shot in the morning’: ‘Donkey route’ survivor shares Colombia ordeal - The Times of India‘You’ll be shot in the morning’: ‘Donkey route’ survivor shares Colombia ordeal  The Times of India

Colombia Presidential candidate shot in head: Miguel Uribe undergoes successful initial surgery; conditio - The Times of IndiaColombia Presidential candidate shot in head: Miguel Uribe undergoes successful initial surgery; conditio  The Times of India

Is Colombia’s Democracy Eroding and Mirroring Venezuela’s Practices? - Colombia OneIs Colombia’s Democracy Eroding and Mirroring Venezuela’s Practices?  Colombia One

The killing of Senator Uribe could decide Colombia’s presidential election - CNNThe killing of Senator Uribe could decide Colombia’s presidential election  CNN

World Bank Poverty Report Highlights Persistent Inequalities in Colombia - World BankWorld Bank Poverty Report Highlights Persistent Inequalities in Colombia  World Bank

Colombia’s Victims Day: alarming figures underscore ongoing conflict - nrc.noColombia’s Victims Day: alarming figures underscore ongoing conflict  nrc.no

‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment - Al Jazeera‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment  Al Jazeera

Alvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery - The New York TimesAlvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery  The New York Times

Residents of a remote island disputed by Colombia hope their Peruvian government won't forget them - ABC NewsResidents of a remote island disputed by Colombia hope their Peruvian government won't forget them  ABC News

Large protests in Colombia in support of President Petro’s labour reforms - Al JazeeraLarge protests in Colombia in support of President Petro’s labour reforms  Al Jazeera

Worsening conflict leaves tens of thousands without essential care in Colombia - MSFWorsening conflict leaves tens of thousands without essential care in Colombia  MSF

At least seven dead and 50 wounded as Colombia hit with bombings and gun attacks - The GuardianAt least seven dead and 50 wounded as Colombia hit with bombings and gun attacks  The Guardian

Colombia vows to neutralize guerrilla threat as twin attacks kill 19 - Shelby NewsColombia vows to neutralize guerrilla threat as twin attacks kill 19  Shelby News

Colombia's Challenging Path Forward - The BulwarkColombia's Challenging Path Forward  The Bulwark