US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held their first private talks in the Oval Office, lasting about two hours. The meeting took place behind closed doors, but photographs indicate a positive atmosphere.
Over 30 individuals, considered political prisoners by human rights activists, have been released in Venezuela after authorities announced an amnesty. Among those released is human rights defender Javier Tarazona, who had been imprisoned since 2021.
A Satena airline plane crashed in northeastern Colombia, killing all 15 passengers and crew members. Among the victims are local legislator Diogenes Quintero and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on the United States to extradite Nicolás Maduro to Venezuela for trial. This statement came ahead of Petro's visit to the White House.
In Colombia, 5,500-year-old human remains were discovered with the oldest known trace of the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This strain diverged from modern lineages approximately 13,700 years ago.
US President Donald Trump has stated the possibility of ground strikes against drug cartels in Mexico, Central, and South America. He noted that he knows the cartels' routes and wants to achieve the same success as in the fight against maritime drug smuggling.
The Colombian president expressed optimism regarding upcoming talks with Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3, 2026. The meeting is expected to conclude a period of diplomatic crisis during which Washington revoked the Colombian leader's visa.
The US has appointed Laura Dogu as Chargé d'Affaires to Venezuela following the seizure of power by Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards restoring an official presence in Caracas.
Donald Trump is concerned about Canada's inability to protect its borders from Russia and China in the Arctic. The US seeks to strengthen cooperation with Canada to reinforce its northern border.
The US Federal Aviation Administration urges airlines to be cautious due to military activity in Mexico, Central and South America. This is due to the capture of Nicolas Maduro by a US special forces unit.
Colombia is preparing a large-scale UAV countermeasure project after the US conducted a special operation in Venezuela and amid new threats from Trump.
On January 10, 2026, a cargo plane belonging to Pallas Aviation, a company linked to the CIA, was spotted in Caracas. This occurred amidst the first official visit of US State Department representatives to Venezuela to assess the reopening of the embassy.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the US of imperialism and compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to "Nazi brigades. " This happened after an incident in Minneapolis where an ICE agent shot a woman.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the US military operation in Venezuela, during which Nicolas Maduro was arrested. Venezuela condemned the US actions as an illegal armed attack, while the US called it a law enforcement operation.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly rejected Donald Trump's threats and accusations regarding his involvement in drug trafficking. Trump threatened Colombia with military action, accusing Petro of facilitating the production and sale of cocaine.
Donald Trump threatened Colombia with a military operation, accusing President Gustavo Petro of facilitating drug trafficking. This happened after the detention of Nicolás Maduro, which indicates increased US pressure on Latin American leaders.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made demands on Venezuela, warning against turning the country into a hub for gangs, drugs, and states hostile to the US. He also noted that the US is not interested in Venezuela's oil but seeks to limit competitors' investments in its oil infrastructure.
The US special operation in Caracas and the detention of Nicolás Maduro caused a resonant reaction from world leaders. The international community was divided in its assessment of the legality of Washington's actions, from full support to harsh condemnation.
On Monday, the UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting over the US military operation in Venezuela. Colombia initiated the meeting, which was supported by Russia and China.
Bloomberg presented a review of the 11 most anticipated hotel properties scheduled to open in 2026. The list includes private island resorts and renovated historic palaces in major metropolises.
An inter-provincial bus traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta was involved in a fatal accident on the Krapyak toll road in Semarang city. As a result of the accident, 16 people died and 18 were injured.
The European Union has agreed on a new law that allows migrant applications to be processed outside the EU and simplifies deportations. This expands the list of "safe third countries" and limits the possibilities of obtaining asylum in the European Union.
Trump has added Colombia's largest cocaine cartel, the Clan del Golfo, to the list of terrorist organizations. The US threatens to use "all available means" against such groups in Latin America.
In Colombia, a bus carrying high school graduates plunged into a ravine, killing 17 people and injuring 20. The accident occurred on the road between the municipalities of Remedios and Zaragoza when the vehicle rolled 80 meters.
Five million ticket requests for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, have been submitted since the last sales phase opened. The group stage match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami on June 27 was the most in-demand.
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Guangdong Province due to outbreaks of chikungunya. This incurable mosquito-borne disease causes symptoms of fever and joint pain, and in severe cases can lead to hospitalization and death.
Germany's Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer, was forced to return to Germany due to technical problems with the Global 5000 aircraft. His visit to the USA has been canceled, and the minister will travel on a commercial flight.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the suspension of intelligence sharing with the United States. This decision will remain in effect until Washington stops attacking boats in the Caribbean.
At least six people have died after US forces struck two vessels linked to drug cartels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operations have caused diplomatic tension in Latin America and controversy in the US Congress.
At least 31 inmates were killed in riots at a prison in southwestern Ecuador. 27 inmates died of suffocation and hanging in the city of Machala.
