Colombia

Colombia to buy 17 fighter jets amid fear of US aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Colombia has announced a $4.3bn deal to buy 17 Swedish-made fighter jets amid tensions with the United States.

US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: Turk

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The UN human rights chief has called for an investigation into United States military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, saying the attacks are “unacceptable” and must stop.

Cuba expresses solidarity with Colombia over US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has voiced strong support for Colombian President Gustavo Petro following the imposition of US sanctions, denouncing Washington’s actions as “an expression of Yankee imperial arrogance.”

US imposes sanctions on Colombian leader

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Washington has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro for supporting Palestine and Venezuela against aggressors.

Colombia accuses US of violating sovereignty in strike

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Trump has waged an unprecedented military campaign that he says is aimed at choking the flow of drugs from Latin America to the United States.

4 police officers injured in protest at US embassy in Bogota

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Four Colombian police officers were injured as protesters attacked the US embassy in Bogota with arrows and explosives during an anti-Trump rally.

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Yemen ready to join Colombia-proposed ‘global army’

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The chairman of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has commended the Colombian president’s recent proposal during his UN speech to create a global army tasked with liberating Palestine from US-backed Israeli occupation.

US to revoke Colombian pres.'s visa after anti-Israel speech

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The United States said Friday it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he delivered a fiery speech at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York condemning Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Colombian president calls for Trump’s trial

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro addressed the UN General Assembly to call for a “criminal process” to be opened against counterpart Donald Trump for US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.

Maduro orders deployment of 25,000 troops on border

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The President and commander-in-chief of the Venezuelan armed forces, Nicolas Maduro, has ordered the deployment of 25,000 troops on the border with Colombia.

At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Colombia attack

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – At least 18 people have been killed and dozens wounded in two separate attacks in Colombia, deepening the country's most serious security crisis in decades.

Ex-Colombian pres. Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 yrs in prison

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced on Friday to 12 years of house arrest after being found guilty of procedural fraud and witness bribery.

Colombia warns against coal exports to Israel

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) –  Colombian President Gustavo Petro threatened to unilaterally alter Glencore's (GLEN.L), opens new tab concession contract if the mining giant continues to export coal to Israel.

At least 10 people killed in Colombia landslide

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed at least 10 people and injured eight others Tuesday near the Colombian city of Medellin.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Colombia’s capital Bogota

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted Colombia at 13:08:07 GMT on Sunday (21:08:07 Beijing Time), the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has been shot in Bogotá, with reports he was taken to the hospital in a serious condition.

Pro-Palestine protesters torch diplomas outside Columbia Uni.

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University set fire to their diplomas shortly after a graduation ceremony in protest at the school’s investments and research ties to Israel.

Venezuela suspends flights to, from Colombia over bomb plot

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Venezuela suspended all flights to and from Colombia after authorities said they have uncovered a plot to smuggle explosives into the country via Colombian airports on Monday.

5 soldiers killed in bomb attack in southwestern Colombia

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia has left five soldiers dead and six others wounded, according to local media reports.

Landslide in Colombia kills 1, leaves 3 missing (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) –  Heavy rains unleashed a landslide in southwest Colombia, killing at least one person, officials said Saturday. Three other people were missing.

Iran prioritizes ties with Latin America: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Tehran's insistence on expanding relations with Latin American nations as a priority of his administration’s foreign policy.

Ecuador temporarily closes borders with Colombia, Peru

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Ecuador has temporarily closed its land borders with Colombia and Peru as of Saturday to ensure national security ahead of Sunday's general elections, the Presidency confirmed.

US claims victory in migrant dispute with Colombia

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) –  The United States says Colombia has agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants following threats of tariffs and sanctions by the Trump administration.

At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – More than 80 people have been killed in just three days in northeast Colombia following failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN), an official has said.

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12 injured, several children missing after dam bursts

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – At least a dozen people were injured and several children missing after a dam burst in the rural southwest Colombian department of Cauca early Friday, the Colombian Civil Defense reported.

Colombia recognizes ICC arrest warrant for Israeli criminals

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia has announced that it recognizes the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former war minister Yoav Gallant.

5 soldiers killed in Colombia guerrilla attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – At least five soldiers were killed and several others injured in an attack by the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group in Anori, a city in northwestern Colombia, authority said Thursday.

8 killed in helicopter crash in eastern Colombia

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Eight people were killed after a Colombian Air Force helicopter crashed Sunday morning during a humanitarian mission in the eastern department of Vichada, said President Gustavo Petro.

Colombian president calls Netanyahu 'criminal' at UNGA

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for attacks on the Gaza Strip during his speech to the UN General Assembly.