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Volunteers prepare U.S. aid for Venezuela amid political turmoil

By Christine Armario, Scott Smith, Associated Press

The emergency supplies have become the focus of Venezuela's political struggle between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido.

Venezuela military blocks bridge in attempt to impede U.S.-backed aid

By Christine Armario, Scott Smith, Associated Press

The squabble is now the latest front in the battle between opposition leader Juan and President Nicolas Maduro, who is vowing not to let the supplies enter the country. Maduro argues Venezuela isn't a nation of "beggars" and has long…

News Wrap: Death toll in Colombia car bombing rises to 21

In our news wrap Friday, the death toll from a car bombing in Bogota, Colombia, rose to 21. Dozens of others were wounded in the country's deadliest attack in 15 years. Officials said the bomber was a member of rebel…

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At least 21 people dead, 70 more injured after car bombing in Colombia

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Thursday's attack recalled some of the bloodiest chapters of Colombia's recent past and has raised tough questions about lingering security threats in the wake of a 2016 peace deal with FARC rebels.

At least 9 killed in car bombing at police academy in Colombia capital

By Cesar Garcia, Associated Press

The scene outside the General Santander police academy in southern Bogota was chaotic in the immediate aftermath of the midmorning attack, the biggest against a police or military facility in the capital in over a decade.

Colombia’s president-elect seeks unity after polarizing vote

By Christine Armario, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia — President-elect Ivan Duque appealed for unity after winning a runoff election over a leftist firebrand whose ascent shook Colombia's political establishment and laid bare deep divisions over the nation's peace process.

Trump to visit Latin America amid trade, immigration fights

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The White House says President Donald Trump is set to attend the Summit of the Americas in Lima, Peru and will travel to Bogota, Colombia to promote good-governance and Democracy in the Western Hemisphere.

Pence to begin Latin America tour as global crises grow

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Colombia amid escalating tensions with neighboring Venezuela and North Korea.

Every minute, 20 people are displaced by violence, persecution: UN report

By Larisa Epatko

Despite peace agreements and efforts to address a growing refugee crisis, the number of people forcibly displaced around the world continued to climb last year, according to a U.N. report issued Monday.