Colombia declared a state of emergency and launched a military offensive against left-wing guerrillas following violence that claimed over 100 lives, threatening the peace process. The unrest spread across three departments, displacing 20,000, fueled by militia turf wars linked to the cocaine trade. President Gustavo Petro’s administration faces a significant challenge.
Colombia vows 'war' against left-wing guerrillas as violence kills more than 100
Panama Canal may further reduce ship traffic as El Niño intensifies
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IAEA reports Syria’s Assad-era reactor configured for nuclear weapons
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