Colombia

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Colombia is described as a country experiencing political transition, with Abelerdo de la Espriella of the 'Defenders of the Fatherland' movement winning the presidential election and preparing to restore relations with Israel. The nation faces internal conflict, including clashes between government forces and FARC dissidents in Cauca province, while also being noted as a source of mercenaries who have fought for Ukraine's military, prompting demands from families for compensation after casualties.

Events

Recent coverage

Ukrainian forces group destroyed near Kupiansk in attempt to repeat "Flood" operation — Вести
US Department of Justice told about arrested suspect in case of transfer of secret data — Вести
Woman killed at friend's funeral in Colombia, who was also victim of killer — Вечерняя Москва
Drones attacked police station in Colombia — Вести
In Colombia, number of victims of collapse at illegal mine has risen to 14 — РИАМО
14 people died when an illegal gold mine collapsed in Colombia — Коммерсантъ
In Colombia, at least 9 people died in the collapse of an illegal mine — РИАМО
19 Muslim countries condemned opening of Colombia embassy in Jerusalem — Интерфакс
Inmates in the US filed a lawsuit against the prison over mice and insects in food — Вести
MTS launched QR code payment for goods in Colombia and Argentina — Ведомости
Embassy of Russia in Colombia: — МИД России
Statement by V.A. Nebezhi at the UN Security Council Meeting on Colombia (New York, October 12, 2026) — МИД России
Cases of 28 mercenaries who fought in the Kursk region were sent to court — Вести
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred in southern Panama. Tsunami threat declared — ASTRA
Tsunami threat declared for a number of Latin American countries — Вести
In Panama, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred — Интерфакс
Court extends access for CNN, MS Now and Politico journalists to the White House — Интерфакс
Prison guards in Colombia caught pigeon courier with smartphone cables — Вечерняя Москва
Sergey Vagin told about his detention and imprisonment in Colombia — РИАМО
Six-meter whale shark washed ashore in Colombia — РИАМО