COLOMBIA POLITICAL VIOLENCE
Who was Diana Turbay? Journalist kidnapped by Pablo Escobar and mother of Miguel Uribe who was shot today
Miguel Uribe shooting: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was critically wounded in a shooting during a Bogota rally, with a 15-year-old suspect arrested. Uribe is the son of Diana Turbay, a journalist kidnapped and killed in a failed rescue attempt by Colombian police during Pablo Escobar’s reign. His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, has urged the public to pray for his recovery. The tragic legacy of Turbay, daughter of a former president and a voice against violence, remains a poignant reminder of Colombia’s turbulent past.
Son of a slain journalist, grandson of a President: Who is Miguel Uribe Turbay, the Colombian presidential hopeful shot at a campaign?
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a presidential hopeful, was seriously wounded in a shooting during a Bogotá campaign event. The attack, which occurred in the Modelia neighborhood, prompted immediate condemnation from political leaders across the spectrum. Authorities have apprehended a suspect and launched an investigation, raising concerns about a resurgence of political violence in Colombia.
Colombian Presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe shot at Bogotá rally; Shooter arrested
Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 2026 presidential contender in Colombia, was shot in the back while addressing supporters in Bogotá’s Fontibón district on Saturday. The conservative opposition leader sustained head injuries and is under emergency care. Authorities confirmed the arrest of the suspected attacker. A $700,000 reward has been announced for information on accomplices. The Colombian government and President Gustavo Petro strongly condemned the incident, calling it an attack on democracy. Uribe’s political roots and personal history have shaped his high-stakes campaign.
Canada advises “Where to Travel in 2025” safely as global risks rise, check countries in the list
Best places to visit "safely": Canadians planning their 2025 travels should be aware of heightened risks in several popular destinations. The Canadian government has issued travel advisories for countries like Spain, Mexico, and France due to terrorism and crime. Travelers are urged to exercise caution and stay informed about local conditions to ensure their safety.
Why did Pete Hegseth scrap Pentagon's Women, Peace and Security program that Trump once championed?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday he was ending the Defense Department’s Women, Peace and Security program. Hegseth, who is already facing backlash over Signalgate chat leak row, has winded down the program that boosts the participation of women in peace building and conflict prevention efforts that President Donald Trump signed into law in his first term.
Violence-hit Ecuador chooses next president
Ecuadorans are heading to the polls amid a severe security and economic crisis, with two frontrunners, incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist Luisa Gonzalez, vying for the presidency. The nation faces escalating cartel violence and economic recession, compelling candidates to focus on crime and financial stability during their campaigns.
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Who is Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, former Marxist guerrilla, and why does his stance often run counter to the U.S. agenda, causing a spat with Trump?
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla, has recently made headlines for his outspoken stance against U.S. policies, particularly in a public spat with President Donald Trump.
NYC Subway burning: Texas Republican Valentina Gomez shares 'public execution' video of immigrant, internet calls it 'horrifying'
Valentine Gomez, Texas Republican, is facing massive backlash on social media after she shared a public execution video of an immigration. She underscored public executions for illegal immigrants who rape or kill any American. Valentina Gomez, born on May 8, 1999, is a Colombia-born American real estate investor, financier, and political activist.
2024: The year that brought natural disasters and turbulent politics to Latin America
Latin America in 2024 experienced a year of extremes, from record snowfall in Santiago to severe drought in the Amazon. Hurricanes battered the Caribbean and the US Gulf Coast, while wildfires raged across several South American nations. Political shifts saw new leadership in Mexico and continued challenges in Venezuela, Argentina, and Ecuador.
Iconic Colombian artist Fernando Botero passes away at 91
Heralded as South America's answer to Picasso, Botero also tackled violence and political topics, including Colombia's internal conflicts, as well as portraying daily life.
Why did USA Women's Soccer team opt out of singing National Anthem during World Cup?
During their Women's World Cup Group E matches against Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Portugal, numerous players from the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) opted not to sing the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
67 journalists, media workers killed on the job this year
The Brussels-based group also tallied 375 journalists currently imprisoned for their work, with the highest figures in China including Hong Kong, in Myanmar and in Turkey. Last year's report listed 365 journalists behind bars.
Indian refiners scout for oil deals ahead of EU ban on Russian crude
Indian Oil Corp, the country's top refiner, and Bharat Petroleum Corp are seeking term deals with countries, including the United States, industry sources said. The move towards term deals marks a shift in refiners' purchasing strategy, which had been geared towards maximising spot purchases in past years when supplies were abundant.
Indian refiners scout for oil deals ahead of EU ban on Russian crude
Indian Oil Corp, the country's top refiner, and Bharat Petroleum Corp are seeking term deals with countries, including the United States, industry sources said.
UN investigator: Contemporary slavery extensive and in China
Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokat adds that traditional enslavement, especially of minorities, is found in Mauritania, Mali and Niger in Africa's Sahel region.
Ex-rebel Gustavo Petro takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift
The incoming president said he was willing to start peace talks with armed groups across the country and also called on the United States and other developed nations to change drug policies that have focused on the prohibition of substances like cocaine, and fed violent conflicts across Colombia and other Latin American nations.
Facebook's apps went down. The world saw how much it runs on them.
People in many places discovered that Facebook and its apps had burrowed their way into nearly every facet of existence.
Data suggests 2020 was the deadliest year for 'environmental defenders'
At least 227 people died defending their homes, land & livelihoods from environmental exploitation.
India ranked 122nd in 2020 Global Youth Development Index
The Commonwealth Secretariat released its triennial rankings of youth development in 181 countries, with 156 of them recording at least slight improvements in their scores.
View: The developing world is a tinderbox
The coronavirus has reversed decades of progress on global development. The number of people experiencing hunger shot up by hundreds of millions last year, the most since at least 2006.
Season 3 of 'Narcos: Mexico' will return on Netflix without Diego Luna
The series showrunner Eric Newman will exit after five seasons.
Chinese Communist Party’s use of force integral part of Beijing’s rise to power
China’s military buildup has alarmed the region, and Xi Jinping has made regular statements that glorify the use of force, according to the author.
India refuses to join efforts to recognise self-declared president of Venezuela
Venezuela is a key supplier of crude oil to India and has also joined the International Solar Alliance. India has invested in oil assets of Venezuela.
Facebook blocks accounts to combat fake news, monitor abuse, and increase transparency
FB has been facing criticism for helping to spur violence and for its policies surrounding misinformation in general.
Violence costs India's GDP over $1 trillion on PPP basis, per person cost at Rs 40,000
Violence impacted USD 1,190.51 billion to the Indian economy in 2017, 9% of the country's GDP or USD 595.4 (over Rs 40,000) per person.
This OPEC member is the next big wild card for oil
The two biggest headline-grabbing events have been the Canadian wildfires and the various attacks on energy infrastructure by the Niger Delta Avengers.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar convinces guerrilla movement FARC to adopt Gandhian principles
FARC Commander Ivan Marquez said they would adopt non-violent means for attaining their political goals and they would 'work for peace and justice'.
Britain actively expanding diplomatic staff in India, China
Britain is working to expand its diplomatic staff substantially by 2015, with the biggest increases in India and China, Foreign Secretary William Hague said today.
Foreign tour no victory lap, Obama says as polls dip
White House hopeful Barack Obama wrapped up his adulation-soaked foreign tour on Saturday, denying it was a premature victory lap but admitting he could take a short-term hit in popularity back home.
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