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6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
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Colombian soldiers kidnapped by civilians released
Reuters
Colombia has confirmed the release of 29 soldiers kidnapped by civilians under coercion from a FARC dissident faction.
Colombian authorities have confirmed the release of 29 armed forces members who were kidnapped by civilians.
Colombia’s Ministry of Defense previously reported that the troops were abducted in Cauca province during operations targeting illegal armed groups controlling coca crops, a key component in cocaine production and trafficking.
The kidnappers, identified as farmers and indigenous people, were coerced by a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Officials warn that this faction threatens the safety of communities in the Cañón del Micay and the Cauca department, where they forcibly recruit minors.
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Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot in head during rally
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Colombia lost forest the size of New York City in just six months, watchdog warns
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China - USA
Colombia applies to join China-led development bank in pivot away from U.S.
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Colombia begins process to join BRICS bank
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