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Truck Bomb Explodes Outside Cúcuta Police Base, Injuring 11

Blamed on the ELN, the blast increases pressure for a more militarized security push under President‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella.

Colombia Heads to June 21 Runoff Between Trump‑Backed Hard‑Right Candidate and Left‑Wing Senator

Ecuador Steps Up U.S.-Backed Drug Offensive as Colombia Probes Bombing Claim

U.S.–Ecuador Strike Hits Border Camp as Colombia Dismantles Major Cocaine Labs

De la Espriella Vows 90-Day Anti-Drug Air Offensive, Cites ELN Threat

Ecuador Raises Pipeline Fee on Colombian Oil to $30 as Trade Dispute Escalates

Colombia Halts Power Exports and Matches 30% Tariffs After Ecuador’s Security Levy

Petro to Meet Trump at White House on Feb. 3 to Reopen Drug and Security Dialogue

U.S. Sanctions Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro Under Executive Order 14059

U.S. Confirms B-52 'Attack Demonstration' With Marine F-35Bs Off Venezuela

U.S. Expands Naval Buildup Off Venezuela With Cruiser and Submarine En Route