Chile declares state of emergency over Mapuche conflict
President Sebastian Pinera says troops are being sent to two southern regions hit by recent acts of violence.Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has announced a state of emergency…
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Colombia governor says he escaped two armed attacks in 24 hours
Governor of central Meta department says he was unharmed in attacks in the region where dissident rebel fighters operate.A Colombian governor has said he survived two armed attacks…
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…