President Petro vows tougher approach against guerrillas amid rising violence.

The move comes after over 100 were killed and thousands forced to flee. The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking...

Colombia's president has planned to declare a 'state of emergency' in response to rising violence in the northern region.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian president Gustavo Petro said on Monday that he will declare a state of emergency, following a spate of guerrilla...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian president Gustavo Petro said on Monday that he will declare a state of emergency, following a spate of guerrilla...

Parliament unanimously agrees on three-month extension of security measures after gang warfare kills six last week

Parliament unanimously agrees on three-month extension of security measures after gang warfare kills six last week

Trinidad and Tobago: Back-to-back killings prompt the government to declare a state of emergency Haiti: Civilians remain vulnerable to gang attacks...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday that he will declare a state of emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the...