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Colombia to coordinate with U.S. on actions along Venezuelan border

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Colombia’s president said Bogotá discussed the situation in Venezuela during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and stressed that developments in the neighboring country have direct consequences for Colombia. The president said Venezuela “is not a distant issue” for Colombia, particularly because the two countries share more than […]

IACHR warns of expanding illegal mining and armed control in southern Venezuela

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and its Special Rapporteurship on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (REDESCA) expressed deep concern over the expansion of illegal gold mining in southern Venezuela. They denounced its severe impact on local communities. The organizations warned that “persistent human trafficking, sexual exploitation, deteriorating health […]