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December 14, 2018 at 10:02 am

UN: Venezuela exodus likely to swell to 5.3 million in 2019

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The number of Venezuelans fleeing their country's economic and humanitarian crisis is expected to reach 5.3 million by the end of...

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Venezuelan migrants sit upon arrival to a new, refugee-style camp set up by the government in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Officials were initially reluctant to open camps for homeless Venezuelan arrivals but now say they have no choice as the number fleeing their nation’s economic and humanitarian crisis continues to rapidly escalate. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) COFV116 COFV116

November 13, 2018 at 1:52 pm

Colombia opens tent camp for Venezuela migrants as exodus swells VIEW

Colombian authorities fear camps could become permanent fixtures and hinder Venezuelans from integrating into society. But with over 1 million Venezuelans now living in Colombia,...

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August 14, 2018 at 9:00 pm

Foe accused by Maduro says Venezuela military is fracturing

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The exiled opposition leader accused by Venezuelan authorities of directing a failed plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro says the greatest...

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August 5, 2018 at 9:00 pm

Venezuela rallies Maduro supporters after thwarted attack VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Pro-government factions mobilized thousands of Venezuelans dressed in red — the color of the ruling socialist party — onto the streets...

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August 4, 2018 at 3:48 pm

Venezuelan government: Drone strikes targeted Maduro VIEW

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Saturday in an apparent assassination attempt that took place while he...

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July 20, 2018 at 4:02 pm

Colombian rebels-turned-politicians sworn into Congress VIEW

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — With the swipe of a taupe shade of eyeshadow and the swearing of an oath, Sandra Ramirez's transformation from rebel guerrilla...

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July 16, 2018 at 12:21 pm

US pledges $6 million in new aid for Venezuelan migrants

CUCUTA, Colombia (AP) — Standing in the middle of a busy border bridge filled with thousands of Venezuelans lugging babies and suitcases, Mark Green said...

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July 13, 2018 at 8:52 am

Ex-rebels leaders appear before Colombia’s peace tribunal

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Dressed in blazers and collared shirts, leaders of Colombia's once largest guerrilla army made their first appearance at a new special...

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June 26, 2018 at 7:49 am

Santos sees Colombia peace deal safe under hawkish successor VIEW

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos prepares to step down, he says he's confident that his crowning achievement — the peace...

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June 25, 2018 at 10:50 am

US report: Colombia coca production surges to record high

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The amount of land where peasants and drug traffickers harvest the plant used to make cocaine has surged to a record...

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