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Colombia Matches Ecuador With 100% Tariff in Escalating Trade Dispute
world10 hours ago

Colombia Matches Ecuador With 100% Tariff in Escalating Trade Dispute

Colombia said it would raise tariffs on imports from Ecuador to 100%, matching Quito’s recent move and signaling a tit-for-tat in a growing cross-border dispute centered on drug trafficking, trade deficits, and sovereignty. The 100% rate, up from 30%, takes effect immediately after Colombia exhausted diplomatic avenues without a positive resolution. The feud involves tensions between Presidents Gustavo Petro and Daniel Noboa, including exchanges over the imprisonment of former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas, and even a border-related bombing claim, with both sides accusing the other while channels of dialogue have remained open."

via Al Jazeera|
#colombia#diplomacy#ecuador
Search Underway for American Airlines Flight Attendant Missing in Medellín
world15 days ago

Search Underway for American Airlines Flight Attendant Missing in Medellín

An American Airlines flight attendant, 32-year-old Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, disappeared after a night out during a layover in Medellín, Colombia. His partner says he was out with coworkers and last communicated Saturday; his phone later pinged in two locations far from his hotel. Colombian authorities, with support from the U.S. Embassy and American Airlines, are leading the search as family members await information.

via CBS News|
#american-airlines#colombia#flight-attendant
Colombia Military Plane Crash Kills 66 in Amazon Region
world17 days ago

Colombia Military Plane Crash Kills 66 in Amazon Region

A Colombian military Hercules C-130 crash after takeoff in Puerto Leguizamo, Putumayo, killed at least 66 people and injured dozens out of 128 aboard; 57 were rescued, four soldiers were unaccounted for. Authorities say there are no signs of attack, and the cause is under investigation. Rescue efforts continued as President Petro and Defense Minister Sánchez spoke about the tragedy and modernization needs for the military.

via CBS News|
#casualties#colombia#military
Colombia C-130 Crash Kills 66, Dozens Injured During Takeoff
world18 days ago

Colombia C-130 Crash Kills 66, Dozens Injured During Takeoff

A Lockheed C-130 military transport plane carrying 128 people crashed on takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 and injuring dozens. About 57 survivors were hospitalized, with some missing as investigators probe a possible runway incident. Lockheed Martin and Colombian authorities are assisting, and President Petro is pressing for military modernization amid the tragedy.

via USA Today|
#aviation#casualties#colombia
Colombia Military Plane Crash Triggers Rescue Rush, Dozens Feared Dead
world18 days ago

Colombia Military Plane Crash Triggers Rescue Rush, Dozens Feared Dead

A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed on takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in southern Colombia, with 11 air force personnel and 114 soldiers on board. Rescue teams saved 48 injured, but the number of survivors and fatalities remains uncertain as authorities investigate the cause. President Petro lamented the tragedy and cited delays in renewing the military fleet, while leaders call for investigations. The crash underscores ongoing concerns over Colombia’s military aircraft readiness, with ongoing rescue operations at the scene.

via The Guardian|
#c-130#colombia#military
Colombia air force C-130 crashes after takeoff; 48 injured, fatalities unconfirmed
americas18 days ago

Colombia air force C-130 crashes after takeoff; 48 injured, fatalities unconfirmed

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo, with 114 passengers and 11 crew aboard. At least 48 people have been recovered with injuries; fatalities have not yet been confirmed. Emergency crews are at the site, and President Petro has expressed concern while criticizing bureaucratic delays in modernising the armed forces' equipment.

via BBC|
#air-force#americas#colombia
US probes loom over Petro as Colombia heads to presidential vote
world21 days ago

US probes loom over Petro as Colombia heads to presidential vote

Two US probes in Brooklyn and Manhattan reportedly examine whether Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro met with drug traffickers or solicited donations for his 2022 campaign. Petro denies any ties and says he never spoke to drug traffickers; prosecutors have not charged him and the investigations are in early stages. The reports, released ahead of Colombia’s May 31 presidential election, highlight the ongoing tension between the US and Colombia over narcotics and influence in regional politics.

via Al Jazeera|
#colombia#colombian-presidential-election#drug-trafficking
Ecuador hikes Colombia import tariffs to 50%, widening regional trade clash
world1 month ago

Ecuador hikes Colombia import tariffs to 50%, widening regional trade clash

Ecuador will raise tariffs on Colombian imports from 30% to 50% effective March 1, escalating a bilateral dispute tied to border security and narcotics trafficking. Colombia has retaliated by suspending energy sales, and trade links show Colombia exports about $2.13 billion to Ecuador (4% of its exports) while Ecuador ships around $863 million to Colombia (2.3% of its exports). The move follows an initial 30% tariff in February and comes amid broader tensions over energy, pipelines, and security along their shared border.

via Al Jazeera|
#bordersecurity#colombia#ecuador
Ancient comb jellies surface in Colombia, with six new country records
science1 month ago

Ancient comb jellies surface in Colombia, with six new country records

Researchers documented 15 comb jellies (ctenophores) in Colombia’s Caribbean and Pacific waters, including six species never recorded in the country before. Because these fragile organisms dissolve when nets are used, scientists relied on underwater photography and citizen science to catalog them, highlighting the rich biodiversity of gelatinous plankton and the value of non-invasive methods in remote marine exploration.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#biodiversity#colombia#comb-jellies