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Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro canceled events on May 2 in the country's northwestern coffee-growing region after his security team became aware of a criminal gang's plan to assassinate him, Bloomberg reported May 5.

Colombia: Presidential Candidate Cancels Events Due to Assassination Plan

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The Colombian and U.S. navies began joint military exercises on Feb. 28 off the coast of Cartagena in an effort to continue the fight against narco submarines and "to protect national sovereignty," El Tiempo reported March 1.

Colombia: Navy Partners With U.S. to Carry Out Exercises Within Scope of NATO

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Colombia’s Constitutional Court halted the National Authority on Environmental Licensing's plan to aerially fumigate rural areas that grow coca, the plant from which cocaine is made, El Tiempo reported Jan. 19.

Colombia: Stalled Fumigation of Coca Plants May Hurt Duque's Reelection Chances

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Colombian police have killed two armed men in the municipality of Alcala that allegedly planned to assassinate Rodrigo Londono Echeverri, the former head of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Reuters reported Jan. 12.

Colombia: Police Say They Prevented Assassination Attempt on Former FARC Leader

Colombian Defense Minister Guillermo Botero has tendered his resignation to President Ivan Duque after facing months of criticism over a variety of scandals within Colombia's armed forces, AP reported Nov. 7.

Colombia: Defense Minister Announces Resignation

Colombia's Supreme Court has issued an arrest warrant for Seuxis Hernandez, the former leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, who has been missing since June 30 and is believed to have fled the country, after he failed to appear for a court hearing, Colombia Reports reported July 9.

Colombia: Supreme Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former FARC Leader

Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) has ordered the release of Seuxis Hernandez, the former leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), El Tiempo reported May 16.

Colombia: Amnesty Court Orders Release of Former FARC Leader

Former Colombian President Cesar Gaviria has said the current government of President Ivan Duque and the U.S. government have "conspired" to revoke the visas of three magistrates of the Colombian Constitutional Court and Supreme Court, El Heraldo reported May 15.

Colombia: Former President Accuses Government, U.S. of Pressuring Judiciary

After five decades of conflict, the Colombian government is making peace with insurgents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the National Liberation Army. And although the peace agreements they have forged will effectively reduce the threat of militancy and organized crime in the country, other illicit activities such as drug trafficking and illegal mining will continue largely unabated.

After five decades of conflict, Colombia is making peace with its rebel groups.

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The announcement sets the stage for increasing security risks in Colombia and further fraying of ties with Venezuela.

Colombia: Senior FARC Leaders Announce Resumption of Armed Struggle

With President Ivan Duque struggling to roll back legislation for a peace deal involving leftist militants, Colombia may be spared a return to widespread violence.

Colombia: An Opposition Party Gives Peace a Chance

Now that some of the rebel leaders are on the run for fear of arrest, certain areas of Colombia may see an uptick in violence.

Colombia: After the Peace Deal, Crime Still Beckons to FARC Leaders 

Colombia's new president, Ivan Duque, officially began his new duties Aug. 7.

To fulfill many of his campaign promises, including altering the FARC deal, Ivan Duque must first gather enough support from lawmakers.

Colombia: The New President Works to Build a Congressional Base

Ivan Duque will attempt to bring changes to his country's peace deal with FARC and its trade talks after he takes office in August. 

Colombia: The New President's New Policies

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Colombians are heading to the polls on May 27 for the first round of a presidential election, but the country's next leader will find it difficult to pass legislation through Congress.

Without forging congressional alliances, whoever wins Colombia's upcoming elections could encounter an uphill battle trying to pass legislation.

What Colombia's New Leader Will -- and Won't -- Be Able to Do

South America: Split Decisions on Trade

Certain FARC leaders are struggling to put down the lucrative cash crop that Colombia has thrived on for decades.

Leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia can't seem to disassociate themselves from the cocaine trade. The question for the Colombian government is how aggressively can it investigate and prosecute members of the group without reigniting the insurgency.

Drug Trafficking Threatens Colombia's Peace Deal With the FARC

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Intense disputes over cocaine trafficking in Colombia's southwestern Narino department have led many drug traffickers to stake their claims in Ecuador.

 Ecuador: Colombian Drug Violence Spills Over

Colombia's heavily fragmented political scene leaves the door open for an outsider to claim the country's highest office. 

The path is smoother for Colombia's left to win this year's presidential elections -- which could leave Washington and mining and energy companies in for a bumpy ride.

Left Turn Ahead: How a New President Could Shake Up Colombia

Completing the FARC peace deal requires that the Colombian Congress pass laws that would create amnesty courts to process the former militant leaders. But the legislation to do that has languished.

As the deadline to pass laws enabling the agreement's key provisions nears, approaching national elections and a brewing referendum raise the risk that the agreement could unravel in 2018.

Is Time Running Out for the FARC Peace Deal?

At this point, it can't be said that the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia will return to militancy. But a referendum planned by the opposition to repeal key parts of the peace agreement may push it there. 

Colombia: Just When the FARC Deal Was Appearing Safe, a New Threat Arises

The court has prohibited making amendments to Congress-approved peace agreements for the next 12 years. The Colombian government will now work to pass as much peace legislation as possible before the 2018 presidential election.

Colombian Peace Process

SITUATION REPORTS

Colombia: Presidential Candidate Cancels Events Due to Assassination Plan

Colombia: Navy Partners With U.S. to Carry Out Exercises Within Scope of NATO

Colombia: Stalled Fumigation of Coca Plants May Hurt Duque's Reelection Chances

Colombia: Police Say They Prevented Assassination Attempt on Former FARC Leader

Colombia: Defense Minister Announces Resignation

Colombia: Supreme Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former FARC Leader

Colombia: Amnesty Court Orders Release of Former FARC Leader

Colombia: Former President Accuses Government, U.S. of Pressuring Judiciary

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