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☆ Opinion | Ecuador’s Crime Surge Is Devastating, but There Is a Way Forward
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Will Freeman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On Aug. 14, Pedro Briones, a congressional candidate and local political leader in Ecuador, was shot down. The killings so close to Ecuador’s general election, scheduled for Sunday, have shocked Ecuadoreans and drawn global condemnation. The slayings show that no one — not even a presidential candidate — is safe in Ecuador. Christian Zurita, an investigative journalist and a former colleague and close friend of Mr. Villavicencio, was chosen by their political party to run in his place. How the country’s criminal justice system handles the ongoing inquiries will be a litmus test for the nation.

Persons: Pedro Briones, Fernando Villavicencio, Christian Zurita, Mr, Villavicencio, Briones, Villavicencio’s Locations: Ecuador, Quito

☆ Focus: Colombia's potential renewables boom short circuits on Indigenous resistance
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Nelson Bocanegra | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Solar photovoltaic array is seen at a solar power field of the company Celsia, in Yumbo, Colombia, February 6, 2019. Joanna Barney, a researcher at non-governmental organization Indepaz said she was aware of the deaths associated with conflicts over renewables projects. Renewables - even if ostensibly more environmentally-friendly - are facing hurdles similar to those confronted by oil and mining companies, long Colombia's top sources of income. Wind and solar provide less than 1% - about 300 megawatts - of Colombia's current energy generation. "The projects aren't operating and it doesn't seem like they will start in the next two years," said Alejandro Lucio of Optima Consultores, which advises renewables companies.

Persons: Julia Symmes Cobb, Gustavo Petro, Italy's, Petro, Jose Silva, Silva, Enel, Colombia Erik Hoeg, Hoeg, Joanna Barney, Indepaz, Alexandra Hernandez, Alejandro Lucio, Optima, Nelson Bocanegra, Christian Plumb Organizations: REUTERS, University of La, EDP Renewables, Brookfield Asset Management, AES, El, Nacion, Reuters, Renewables, Colombian Renewable Energy Association, Thomson Locations: Yumbo, Colombia, BOGOTA, Colombia's La Guajira, Guajira, University of La Guajira, Energi, Brookfield, La Guajira, Colombia's, Europe, Chile, Mexico

☆ Ecuador election: political violence and insecurity loom large as Ecuadorians get ready to vote
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Rafael Romo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

It has also brought international attention to the powerful criminal organizations driving the violence that has plagued Ecuador. “By the very fact that we’re not controlling our borders, we’re getting an influx of money that is literally corrupting the country,” Topic added. Topic told CNN that while he admires Bukele, he would be more careful when it comes to respecting human rights. Andrea González Náder – who was Villavicencio’s running mate – told CNN that the fight against criminal gangs and corruption was Villavicencio’s main objective when he was alive. Those aims have not changed, she told CNN from a secret location in Ecuador, which police asked CNN not to reveal for her protection.

Persons: Ecuador CNN — Gissella Cecibel Molina doesn’t, Fernando Villavicencio, Fernando, ” Molina, ‘ Fernando Villavicencio, ’, ”, Molina, “, Villavicencio, Juan Zapata, Fernando Villavicencio's assasination, Karen Toro, Pedro Briones, Agustin Intriago, Walker Vera, Pity Guzman, Rodrigo Buendia, Bukele, doesn’t, Andrea González Náder –, –, Martin Bernetti, Luisa González, Rafael Correa, “ I’ve, Gustavo Petro Organizations: Ecuador CNN, National Assembly, CNN, “, Reuters, Manta, Ecuadorian National Police, United Nations Office, Drug, Getty, French Foreign Legion, Electoral Council, Citizen Revolution Movement, European, Colombian, Zetas Locations: Quito, Ecuador, Ecuador’s, “, Esmeraldas province, Muisne, South America, United States, Europe, Colombia, Mexico, Balkans, AFP, Ecuadorian, European Union

REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/Illustration/File PhotoNEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Investors in Argentina's financial markets, where bonds and the peso slid on Monday after central bank moves following a surprise primary election result, said the vote had a silver lining: it would likely hasten long-called-for economic reforms. The result initially introduced uncertainty into asset pricing, with traders selling stocks and dollar bonds - but prices later stabilized and the local stock market closed over 3% higher. Investors said this would outweigh any worries about Milei, despite some of his heterodox pledges, including to axe the central bank and dollarize the economy. Milei faces a significant challenge still to turn the primary election win into a successful run to the presidency. The central bank also increased the benchmark interest rate to 118% from 97%.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Javier Milei, Patricia Bullrich, Milei, Kimberley Sperrfechter, Sergio Massa, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Milei's, Walter Stoeppelwerth, Shamaila Khan, Rowe Price, Samy Muaddi, Rodrigo Campos, Adam Jourdan, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Argentine, REUTERS, Economics, Kimberley, Peronist, Investors, Gletir SA, Emerging Markets, Asia Pacific, UBS Asset Management, Jorgelina, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Argentine, MERV, Rosario

☆ Father of Colombian children who survived plane crash accused of abuse
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BOGOTA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Colombian prosecutors announced sexual abuse charges on Saturday against the father of two of the four Indigenous children who survived a May plane crash in the South American country's Amazon region. The children went missing after the small plane they were traveling in went down, killing their mother and two other adults. Ranoque, who was arrested on Friday, stands accused of abusing his step daughter since she was 10 years old, according to the statement. The children, aged 1 through 13, were hospitalized for over a month after they were rescued in June. Since then, have been in the care of Colombia's family welfare institute, where prosecutors claim the alleged abuse was first suspected.

Persons: Manuel Ranoque, Julia Symmes Cobb, David Alire Garcia, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: Reuters, Thomson Locations: BOGOTA

☆ FBI team joins probe into Ecuador presidential candidate slaying
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Alexandra Valencia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A view of the rally site where Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was killed at a campaign event in Quito, Ecuador August 9, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File PhotoQUITO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Agents from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were meeting with Ecuadorean police and prosecutors on Sunday as part of a joint effort to uncover who was behind last week's assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Villavicencio was one of eight candidates crisscrossing the Andean country for votes ahead of the Aug. 20 election. While ballots for the election had already been printed prior to Villavicencio's assassination, votes for him will automatically transfer to the party's replacement. Reporting by Alexandra Valencia; Writing by David Alire Garcia; Editing by Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, Karen Toro, Juan Zapata, Villavicencio, Guillermo Lasso, Zurita, Alexandra Valencia, David Alire Garcia, Chris Reese Organizations: REUTERS, U.S . Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Villavicencio, Thomson Locations: Quito, Ecuador, QUITO, American, Spanish

☆ In Ecuador, party of slain presidential candidate picks replacement
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Karen ToroQUITO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The political party of Ecuador's assassinated presidential hopeful, Fernando Villavicencio, picked his would-be vice presidential candidate to replace him as the party standard-bearer on Saturday, just a week before the election. Villavicencio's Build party, or Construye in Spanish, announced on social media it had tapped Andrea Gonzalez to replace the slain 59-year-old as its presidential candidate in the Aug. 20 vote. She had been selected by Villavicencio to be his running made in the snap election called by outgoing President Guillermo Lasso. Villavicencio had been polling around the middle of the pack in a field of eight candidates prior to his assassination. Reporting by Alexandra Valencia; Writing by David Alire Garcia; Editing by Sandra MalerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Andrea Gonzalez, Fernando Villavicencio, Karen Toro QUITO, Ecuador's, Gonzalez, Villavicencio, Guillermo Lasso, Alexandra Valencia, David Alire Garcia, Sandra Maler Organizations: REUTERS, Villavicencio's, The, Thomson Locations: Quito, Ecuador, Spanish

Quito, Ecuador CNN —The body of the assassinated Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was buried in a private ceremony in the country’s capital on Friday night. The 59-year-old was laid to rest in the Monteolivo cemetery in northern Quito, his campaign team confirmed to CNN en Español. They said the burial was carried out in deep privacy, with his coffin escorted by members of the police along with his closest relatives. Villavicencio, an anti-corruption campaigner and lawmaker who was outspoken about the violence caused by drug trafficking in the country, was gunned down at a campaign rally in Quito on Wednesday. The Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio speaks at a campaign rally in Quito, Ecuador, on August 9, 2023.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, Villavicencio, Karen Toro, Guillermo Lasso Organizations: Ecuador CNN, Ecuadorian, CNN, Wednesday, Movimiento, Reuters Authorities, UN Human Rights, European Union, US Federal Bureau of Investigation Locations: Quito, Ecuador, United States

☆ Villavicencio assassination a ‘disturbing moment’ for Ecuador democracy, former running mate says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Rafael Romo Abel Alvarado Juan Carlos Paz Eyad Kourdi Marlon Sorto Alex Stambaugh Heather Chen | Rafael Romo | Abel Alvarado | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Quito, Ecuador CNN —The assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio marks a “disturbing moment” for the region and democracy, his successor and former running mate Andrea González Náder has told CNN in an exclusive interview. “This is a disturbing moment for the whole region and for the world’s democracy,” she said. Karen Toro/ReutersVillavicencio, 59, an anti-corruption campaigner and lawmaker, was outspoken about violence caused by drug trafficking in Ecuador. Karen Toro/ReutersVillavicencio’s assassination prompted an outpouring of condemnation from inside Ecuador and around the world. Macías as well as his gang members have not yet publicly commented on the assassination.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, Andrea González Náder, “, ” Náder, CNN’s Rafael Romo, ”, Náder, “ Náder, Andrea Gonzalez, Karen Toro, Reuters Villavicencio, Veronica Sarauz, ” Sarauz, –, José Adolfo Macías Villamar, “ Fito ”, Villavicencio –, Guillermo Lasso, Macías Organizations: Ecuador CNN, CNN, Villavicencio’s Movimiento, Movimiento, Reuters, Ecuadorian Army Command, Ecuadorian, La Locations: Quito, Ecuador, Guayas, La Roca

☆ Russo's second-half goal lifts England into World Cup semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SYDNEY, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Alessia Russo's second-half goal lifted England to a thrilling 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia on Saturday and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time. Lauren Hemp also scored for the European champions, who now face hosts Australia on Wednesday in Sydney for a place in their first World Cup final. "England fans can always dare to dream but we'll carry on working hard," Russo said. Lorena Bedoya Durango had an excellent chance at an equaliser with a long-range effort late in regulation time that Earps deflected over the crossbar. Eighteen-year-old Linda Caicedo, who was one of the most exciting players at the World Cup, had a last chance deep in extra time but shook her head after firing the ball over the bar.

Persons: Lauren Hemp, Russo, Leicy Santos, Lauren James, Sarina Wiegman, Sarina, Santos, Rachel Daly, Mary, Catalina Perez, Lorena Bedoya Durango, Earps, Linda Caicedo, Lori Ewing, Clare Fallon Organizations: SYDNEY, Colombia, Australia, ITV, Arsenal, Colombian, Thomson Locations: England, Sydney, Colombia, Sweden, Spain, Australia, Georgia

☆ England defeats spirited Colombia 2-1 to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —England ground out a 2-1 victory over a spirited Colombia to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Saturday, as goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo punished defensive errors. And I think we’ve had to dig deep from the first game,” goalscorer Russo told broadcaster ITV. Both teams seemed to reset a little after the break before England took the lead for the first time in the match from an unlikely position. Despite late Colombian pressure, England held on and will now face old rival and tournament co-host Australia in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. I think Colombia had a great fanbase out here tonight, so I think we’ve had a little taste, but I’m so excited.”

Persons: Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Leicy Santos, Sarina Wiegman, “, we’ve, Russo, ” Alessia Russo, England's, Carl Recine, Rachel Daly’s, Linda Caicedo, Santos, Mary Earps, Cafeteras, Catalina Perez’s, Lucy Bronze, Georgia Stanway, Australia –, ” Russo Organizations: CNN, Australia, England, Colombia, ITV, Norway, Sydney’s, Colombia – Locations: Colombia, Germany, Nigeria, England, Eurasia, Georgia, Colombian, Australia

☆ Colombian Banking Group Strikes $80 Million Settlement Over Highway Bribery Scheme
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Dylan Tokar | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Quito, Ecuador CNN —Six suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian nationals and gang members, authorities have confirmed, as a former vice president demanded action over spiraling levels of violence in the South American country. Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio waves an Ecuadorian flag as he attends a rally in Quito on August 9. People take cover after shots were fired at the end of a rally of Ecuadorian presidential cadidate Fernando Villavicencio in Quito on August 9. Ecuador’s presidential election, scheduled for August 20, will go ahead as planned, the Electoral Council President Diana Atamaint said Thursday. He noted that Villavicencio had first entered public life as an investigative journalist who fought against corruption and abuses of power.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, Juan Zapata, Karen Toro, Zapata, Guillermo Lasso, Lasso, ’, Otto Sonnenholzner, ”, ” Sonnenholzner, cadidate Fernando Villavicencio, Sonnenholzner, Villavicencio, Diana Atamaint Organizations: Ecuador CNN —, Wednesday, General’s, Reuters, CNN, US Federal Bureau of Investigation, UN Human Rights, European Union, Ecuadorian, AFP, Getty, Electoral, Sunday, Movimiento Construye Locations: Quito, Ecuador, United States, Quito .

☆ Ecuador awaits funeral for assassinated presidential candidate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

QUITO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Supporters of assassinated Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio have been hosting gatherings in his memory and waiting to see whether his family on Friday will give details of plans for his funeral. Villavicencio's body was released to two family representatives, including his lawyer, on Thursday, according to the attorney general's office. Some family members are believed to be outside Ecuador and traveling back for the funeral. Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio waves an Ecuadorian flag as he attends a rally in Quito, Ecuador August 9, 2023. Violence in Ecuador has surged in recent years, especially in cities along drug-trafficking routes like Guayaquil and Esmeraldas where citizens say they live in fear.

Persons: Ecuadorean, Fernando Villavicencio, Villavicencio's, Villavicencio, Rafael Correa, Luisa Gonzalez, Correa, Guillermo Lasso, Lasso, Karen Toro, Alexandra Valencia, Julia Symmes Cobb, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Albanian mafia, REUTERS, Albanian, Thomson Locations: QUITO, American, Ecuador, Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Esmeraldas

☆ Colombian conglomerate Grupo Aval, subsidiary settle charges of violating US law
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Kanishka Singh | Thomson Reuters | Kanishka Singh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Reuters In Washington Dc | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File PhotoWASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Colombian conglomerate Grupo Aval (GAA.CN) and its bank subsidiary will pay over $80 million to settle charges of violating anti-corruption laws, U.S. authorities said on Thursday. After the settlement was reached, Grupo Aval said the Justice Department did not bring any enforcement action and the SEC did not make a claim against the company for bribery. Corficolombiana will pay a criminal penalty of $40.6 million, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement. Corficolombiana had conspired with Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht to pay bribes to Colombian government officials, according to prosecutors. Corficolombiana also agreed to continue enhancing its compliance program and providing reports to the Justice Department regarding remediation and the implementation of compliance measures, the Justice Department said.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Grupo Aval, Corficolombiana, Odebrecht, Kanishka Singh, Isabel Woodford, Leslie Adler, David Gregorio Our Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Washington , D.C, REUTERS, Grupo Aval, U.S . Foreign, U.S . Justice Department, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Grupo, Justice Department, Odebrecht, U.S, Thomson Locations: Washington ,, Colombian, disgorgement, Swiss, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, U.S, Washington

☆ Colombian Rebels Are Accused of Plotting to Kill Attorney General
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Juan Forero | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio waves an Ecuadorian flag as he attends a rally in Quito, Ecuador August 9, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File PhotoAug 10 (Reuters) - Fernando Villavicencio, the Ecuadorean presidential candidate gunned down in Quito on Wednesday, was no stranger to threats and intimidation from powerful figures in Ecuador. Villavicencio also denounced high-ranking executives in Ecuador's oil, mining and power industries – and even big foreign companies including Chinese oil behemoths, Brazilian engineering firms and global oil trading firms. The murder is the first of a presidential candidate in Ecuador's history. A year later, in 2014, Villavicencio went on the run to avoid imprisonment for alleged defamation of then-President Correa.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, Karen Toro, Long, –, Rafael Correa, Correa, Villavicencio, I'm, Villavicencio's, Guillermo Lasso ., Steven Grattan, Joshua Schneyer, Brad Haynes, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: REUTERS, Mexico's, Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, Prensa, The Workers Press, National Assembly, Lasso, Thomson Locations: Quito, Ecuador, Belgium, Mexico's Sinaloa, Peru, China, London, New York

☆ Cocaine cartels encroach on Unification Church’s Paraguayan paradise
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Puerto Casado | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +20 min

Many of the runways are on land owned by the Unification Church of South Korea, founded by Rev. The Unification Church is a major power in this unruly region. Byun, the Unification Church lawyer, provided Reuters with an April 2022 document the church sent to Paraguayan anti-narcotics prosecutors, urging an investigation into potential illicit activity. Trouble in paradiseThe alleged drug-running on its land isn’t the only trouble the Unification Church has faced in the Chaco. Byun, the church lawyer, acknowledged the tensions with locals in Puerto Casado but declined to comment on the Myungs or the fire.

Persons: Sun Myung, Michelle Byun, ” Byun, “, Moon, God, ”, Miguel Ángel Servín, Servín, Rodrigo Alvarez, Elva Cáceres, Marco Alcaraz, Cynthia Tarrago, Tarrago, Raimundo Va, Rodrigo Alvarenga Paredes, Byun, Alvarenga, “ Alvarenga, Rodrigo Álvarez, Álvarez, Pedro Juan Caballero, ‘ Lawless, –, Marcelo Pecci, José Carlos Acevedo, ” Acevedo, Pecci, Acevedo, Mario Abdo Benítez, James Laverty, Hak Ja, ” –, Carlos Casado, Anger, Locals, Lorenzo Myung, Martin Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Dora Irrazábal, Irrazábal, Alberto David Gauto, Gauto, Emilio Camacho, Moon’s, Hyun Jin, Preston, Hak, Hyung Jin, Sean, Massimo Introvigne, Sean Moon, Preston Moon, Puerto Casado, Virgilio Chamorro, Gabriel Stargardter, Daniela Desantis, Feilding, Tomas Bravo, John Emerson, Brian Thevenot Organizations: Unification Church of, Rev, Authorities, Reuters, Unification Church, Holy Spirit Association, South Korea’s Unification, Belgian, Sting, South, International Association of Parliamentarians, Peace, U.S . Federal Bureau of Investigation, Colorado Party, Yorker, U.S, Attorney, FBI, Capital Command, PCC, United Nations Office, Drugs, U.S . Drug, Carlos Casado SA, Salesian, Supreme, FARC, Peace Foundation, Center for Studies, New, Iron Ministries, Preston, Tomas Bravo Graphics Locations: Paraguayan, Unification Church of South Korea, SENAD Paraguay, Chaco, Paraguay, Korea, Bolivian, Peruvian, Atlantic, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Europe, Argentine, Manhattan, “, Antwerp, Europe’s, Servín, Asunción, Seoul, New York City, United States, New Jersey, Tarrago, Va, U.S, Byun, Alvarenga, Chile, Ecuador, Colombian, Bolivia, American, South America, America, Puerto Casado, Gauto, Preston, Turin, Italy, Pennsylvania, Puerto

☆ Recent attacks on prominent figures in Latin America
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Here are some other attacks on high-profile politicians from Latin America in recent years. JAIR BOLSONARO, BRAZILDuring his first campaign trail in September 2018, far-right former Brazilian President Bolsonaro was stabbed. REUTERS/Karen ToroJOVENEL MOISE, HAITIHaitian President Moise was shot dead in July 2021 and his wife, Martine Moise, was seriously wounded when heavily armed assassins stormed the couple's home. FRANCIA MARQUEZ, COLOMBIAColombia's now Vice President Marquez had a narrow escape in May 2019 before she ran for office, when attackers launched a grenade and shot at her and other environmental activists. NICOLAS MADURO, VENEZUELAVenezuelan President Maduro accused political foes of trying to kill him during an open-air speech in August 2018 by using explosive-laden drones in capital city Caracas.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, CRISTINA FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, JAIR, Bolsonaro, Karen Toro JOVENEL MOISE, Moise, Martine Moise, IVAN DUQUE, FRANCIA, COLOMBIA Colombia's, Marquez, NICOLAS MADURO, Maduro, Steven Grattan Organizations: REUTERS, VENEZUELA Venezuelan, Thomson Locations: Ecuador, Quito, Latin America, ARGENTINA, JAIR BOLSONARO, BRAZIL, HAITI, COLOMBIA, Colombia, Venezuela, FRANCIA MARQUEZ, VENEZUELA, Caracas, Lincoln

☆ Dead suspect, six detained in killing of Ecuador presidential candidate are Colombian-Ecuador police
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio speaks during a campaign rally in Quito, Ecuador August 9, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File PhotoBOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The six foreign nationals detained for their involvement in the assassination of Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian, Ecuadorean police confirmed on Thursday. A seventh suspect who died on Wednesday from wounds sustained in a shootout with police was also Colombian. The involvement of Colombian nationals in the murder is reminiscent of the 2021 killing of Haiti's deceased President Jovenel Moise, who was assassinated in his home by a group which included 26 Colombians and two Haitian-Americans. (This story has been corrected to say 'Thursday' instead of 'Wednesday' in paragraph 1)Reporting by Oliver GriffinOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Fernando Villavicencio, Karen Toro, Ecuadorean, Haiti's, Jovenel Moise, Oliver Griffin Organizations: REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Quito, Ecuador, BOGOTA, Colombian

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been advocating for a common regional policy to end deforestation by 2030, promising his country will reach zero deforestation. However, the failure to agree on a common policy to end deforestation in the Amazon is concerning, as the fate of the rainforest is critical to the health of the planet. It is home to a unique array of animal and plant life, and is crucial to maintaining a global climate balance because it stores a huge amount of carbon and strongly influences global weather patterns. According to CNN affiliate CNN Brasil, Guyana, Suriname and Bolivia left the meeting refusing to agree on a goal. On Monday, Colombia backed an indigenous-led global pact to protect 80% of the Amazon by 2025.

Persons: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Lula da Silva’s, Jair Bolsonaro, haven’t, ” Lula da Silva, Evaristo Sa, Susana Muhamad Organizations: CNN, Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization, Brazilian Amazon, Peoples of, Getty, Amazon Alliance, CNN Brasil, Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research, Colombian Locations: Brazil, Brazilian, Belém, Para State, AFP, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Amazonia

☆ Colombia AG's office says ELN plotting to attack top prosecutor
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Francisco Barbosa, Colombian Attorney General speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bogota, Colombia March 24, 2023. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File PhotoBOGOTA, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Colombia's attorney general's office is investigating an alleged planned attack by National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels against top prosecutor Francisco Barbosa, it said on Tuesday. Barbosa has publicly opposed many of Petro's peace promises, including a pending law which would reduce prison sentences for crime gangs who surrender, recognize their crimes and offer reparations to victims. According to three sources, "In July there took place a meeting in Venezuela between five high commanders of the ELN...to produce an attack with snipers," the attorney general's office said in a statement. The attorney general's organized crime division is investigating and corroborating the information, the statement added.

Persons: Francisco Barbosa, Luisa Gonzalez, Gustavo Petro, Barbosa, Rolo, general's, Julia Symmes Cobb, Deisy Buitrago, Leslie Adler Organizations: Colombian, Reuters, REUTERS, National Liberation Army, Thomson Locations: Bogota, Colombia, BOGOTA, Venezuela, Venezuelan, Caracas

☆ Colombia 'dreaming big' ahead of England quarter-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

World number 25 Colombia are by far the lowest ranked among the quarter-finalists but captain Catalina Usme insists they can go all the way. Former finalists Brazil are usually the top South American team at the tournament but Colombia have stolen their thunder. Colombia failed to qualify for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France but have been building for the current showpiece for years by investing in youth. Saturday's quarter-final at Stadium Australia should produce another electric atmosphere, pitting the Colombian supporters against Sydney's big community of English immigrants and expats. Abadia said Colombian fans' excitement was justified.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Carolina Arias, Lorena Bedoya, Read, Usme, Nelson Abadia, Linda Caicedo, Ana Maria Guzman, Guzman, We've, Abadia, Ian Ransom, Miral Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, South, Jamaica, Brazil, Copa America, Real, Colombian, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Jamaica, Melbourne, Australia, Lorena Bedoya Durango, MELBOURNE, England, Germany, Colombian, Brazil, France, Real Madrid

☆ Colombia is inspiring a nation back home, as it becomes neutral’s favorite team at the Women’s World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Ben Church | Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Colombia has been enjoying an impressive run at this year’s Women’s World Cup and its historic achievements are drawing plenty of attention back home. Unfancied going into the tournament, Las Cafeteras – translated into English as “The Coffee Growers” – have gone on to help knockout two-time world champion Germany in the group stage and reach the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal for the first time. This isn’t just about the women’s soccer team, this is about women in Colombia and South America,” she said. Colombia players celebrate after the team's 1-0 victory against Jamaica at the Women's World Cup. “Well done Catalina Usme and all of our incredible Colombia women’s football team.”The Colombian team is being well supported by fans in Australia and New Zealand.

Persons: Luis Díaz, Radamel Falcao, “, ”, Melissa Ortiz, Ortiz, we’ve, Quinn Rooney, Catalina Usme, Linda Caicedo, Cafeteras, Ana María Guzmán, Manuela Vanegas, Guzmán, Claudia López, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Reuters Guzmán, they’ve, I’m, “ I’m, Juan Pablo Sorín Organizations: CNN, Growers, Germany, South American, England, Jamaica, Nigeria, Colombian Football Federation, Fox Sports, soccer, Usme’s, Colombia women’s football, Colombian, Reuters, “, South America, ”, Australia Locations: Colombia, Bogotá, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, South America, “ Colombia, Argentina, Sydney

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