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The rise in extortion “primarily affects merchants, shopkeepers and transport workers,” according to a recent report.

Colombian cocaine entering the country may be worth nearly one billion dollars to criminal groups helping to store and transport it through the country.

El Pilo is a well-known member of the gang who had served time at Venezuela's infamous Tocorón prison.

At least three Colombian groups operate on both sides of the border, controlling the main crossing points for transporting cocaine.

Ridouan Taghi and two others were convicted for five homicides, two attempted homicides, and planning several other murders.

The judge sent Nicolás Petro and Daysuris Vásquez to Barranquilla, where they must continue collaborating with authorities.

The charges against his son result from an investigation that the President himself called for.

Otoniel is the leader of the dangerous "Clan del Golfo" based near Colombia's Caribbean coast.

The two discussed antinarcotics, Venezuelan & Cuban relations, the Peace Process, immigration, and human rights.

Petro's initiative depends on cooperation and good faith from myriad criminal groups