Colombian authorities have seized 14 tons of cocaine from a warehouse near the Pacific port of Buenaventura, marking the country’s largest drug bust in ten years. The operation, carried out without casualties, was announced by the Ministry of Defense on social media. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the seizure, which comes amid escalating tensions with Washington over Colombia’s anti-narcotics efforts. The United States recently criticized Bogotá for insufficient action against drug trafficking and warned of possible financial sanctions and removal from the list of allies in the US-led war on drugs. Colombia remains the world’s largest producer of cocaine. President Petro has been openly critical of former US President Donald Trump’s anti-drug policies and has condemned US naval operations in the Caribbean and Pacific as extrajudicial killings. The massive seizure is seen as a significant move by Colombia to demonstrate its commitment to combating the narcotics trade despite diplomatic strains with the United States.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered all Israeli diplomats to leave the country after Israeli forces detained two Colombians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying aid to Gaza. The flotilla, made up of around 45 vessels, came under Israeli attack, with several ships seized. Petro condemned the action as a violation of international law and canceled Colombia’s free trade agreement with Israel. He had already cut diplomatic ties in May but escalated measures with this expulsion order.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has demanded the imprisonment of former U.S. President Donald Trump for directly supporting what he termed the ongoing “genocide” in Gaza.

“Trump deserves jail if he continues backing this genocide,” Petro declared, citing the Rome Statute, which allows for the arrest of war criminals anywhere in the world. He suggested even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested from the U.S. under international law and questioned why Washington had not acted.

Petro also announced Colombia’s decision to cancel its free trade agreement with Israel, while criticizing the U.S. for disregarding international law. Earlier, he rejected the U.S. decision to revoke his visa over his criticism of Israeli actions.

Colombia's former President Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for fraud and witness tampering, marking the first criminal conviction of a former head of state in the country. He was also fined $578,000 and banned from holding public office. Uribe, who served from 2002 to 2010, has denied the charges and plans to appeal. The case involved testimony from ex-paramilitary members who claimed they were bribed to support him. His former lawyer is also facing trial in connection with the case.

Scientists analyzing 6,000-year-old skeletons discovered in Bogotá's Altiplano region have identified a previously unknown human lineage with no known ancestors or descendants. These nomadic hunter-gatherers lived in forests and valleys, but their origins and disappearance remain a mystery. The findings challenge the understanding of South America's ancient populations, as this lineage differs from the known northern and southern indigenous groups. Researchers aim to uncover more archaeological evidence to reveal the life and culture of this lost civilization.

Miguel Uribe, a 39-year-old Colombian presidential candidate, was seriously injured after being shot during a campaign event in Bogotá’s Fontibón area. He is a member of the conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe, though they are not related. Authorities arrested one suspect and are investigating further. The Colombian government condemned the attack and called for a full inquiry. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez has visited Uribe in the hospital.