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Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel. President calls actions in Gaza a ‘genocide’

By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has described Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" and announced his government would end diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday.

At least 34 killed in Colombia by mudslide on mountain highway

By Associated Press

The death toll of a mudslide in western Colombia rose to 34 on Saturday, authorities said.

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel, while Bolivia severs diplomatic ties

By Paola Flores, Daniel Politi, Associated Press

Deputy Foreign Minister Freddy Mamani said that Bolivia decided to break diplomatic relations "in repudiation and condemnation of the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive taking place in the Gaza Strip."…

Seven men accused of killing Ecuadorian presidential candidate slain inside prison

By Associated Press

A seventh man accused in the August assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate was killed inside a prison in Ecuador's capital, authorities said Saturday, a day after six others allegedly linked to the crime were slain in a different lockup.

News Wrap: UAW strike expands to more Ford and GM plants

In our news wrap Friday, the United Auto Workers strike expanded to two more Ford and GM plants in the Midwest, suicide bombings in Pakistan killed at least 57 people, the World Court called for Azerbaijan to withdraw troops from…

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WATCH: Colombian leader delivers a bleak warning — that humanity is making itself extinct

By David Biller, Associated Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language. He paints a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign life on this planet.

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, dies at 91

By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press

Botero depicted politicians, animals, saints, and scenes from his childhood in an inflated and colorful form that was instantly recognizable.

Sen. Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord’s extradition to Colombia

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the Biden administration to reject Colombia's request for extradition of a former warlord after he was named a peace envoy in the South American nation.

Ecuador detains 6 Colombians in assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio

By Gabriela Molina and Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Ecuador will hold six Colombian men as the country probes their involvement in the slaying of a presidential candidate whose life’s work was fighting crime and corruption.

Recovering in hospital, child survivors share harrowing details of 40 days in Amazon

By Marko Álvarez, Associated Press

The four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed have shared limited but harrowing details of their ordeal with their family, including that their mother survived the crash for days before she died.