- January 18th, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke by phone this week, marking an unexpected diplomatic turn in a relationship that has been increasingly hostile over drug policy and regional security. “It was a Great Honor to speak...
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jan 4) openly threatened military action against Colombia, dramatically escalating tensions in Latin America just days after a covert US operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and transferred him to New York to...
Will redefine the aerial warfare landscape of Latin America, Colombia has inked a landmark €3.1 billion (US$3.36 billion / RM17.16 billion) contract with Swedish aerospace giant Saab for 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets. The acquisition—comprising 15 single-seat Gripen E aircraft...
In a dramatic geopolitical maneuver that could reshape the defense dynamics of Latin America, China has offered to sell two squadrons of its advanced J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” multirole fighter jets to Colombia. The move, first reported by Latin American defense...
After years of lagging in the competitive fighter jet market, the Swedish Saab JAS Gripen fighter appears poised for a revival. The aircraft, which struggled to secure sales against formidable rivals like the American F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, is...
Colombian military personnel clashed with FARC dissidents and the Clan del Golfo crime gang. At least 20 people have been killed in this conflict. Officials informed about this on Monday. According to the Colombian military, the clash took place in...