[Link] ‘It’s total terror’: Colombian cartel retaliates over kingpin’s arrest

Read: 9/5/2022 www.theguardian.com

Jorge, a community activist from Colombia’s conflict-ridden Chocó province, was already traveling to the city of Medellín when he heard news that made him turn back towards home.

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[Link] Colombia: Coca farmers release 180 soldiers from hostage

Read: 4/11/2021 www.dw.com

Almost 200 Colombian soldiers were released on Thursday after being held hostage by coca farmers with sticks and machetes, a government official said.

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