Colombia’s avocado boom shows the hidden costs of ‘green gold’
Sonson, Colombia – Coffee farming was the economic lifeblood of Riobardo Zapata's family for generations until the industry seemed to dissolve around him. Extreme weather that…
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Colombia’s ELN rebels warn of ‘reprisals’ after commander killed
Bogota, Colombia – Colombia's largest remaining armed group has warned of “reprisals” after a government bombing killed one of its top commanders this week, prompting experts to…
Top ELN rebel commander dies after bombing, Colombia gov’t says
ELN leader Angel Padilla Romero, known by alias Fabian, died in hospital after a military bombing, defense minister says.A top commander of Colombia's National Liberation Army…
Biden mulls US rival to China’s Belt & Road in Latin America
The administration of United States President Joe Biden is aiming to counter China's Belt & Road infrastructure expansion into Latin American by sending an official there to…
United Nations: Challenges grow but not the budget to meet them
New York City, the United States – The United Nations' budget is not growing, but the challenges it faces are.
As it kicks off its annual high-level General Assembly session in New…