• Education
    • Higher Education
    • Scholarships & Grants
    • Online Learning
    • School Reforms
    • Research & Innovation
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Home & Living
    • Relationships & Family
  • Technology & Startups
    • Software & Apps
    • Startup Success Stories
    • Startups & Innovations
    • Tech Regulations
    • Venture Capital
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Gadgets & Devices
    • Industry Analysis
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy
Today Headline
  • Home
  • World News
    • Us & Canada
    • Europe
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Political Parties
    • Government Policies
    • International Relations
    • Legislative News
  • Business & Finance
    • Market Trends
    • Stock Market
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Corporate News
    • Economic Policies
  • Science & Environment
    • Space Exploration
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife & Conservation
    • Environmental Policies
    • Medical Research
  • Health
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health
    • Medical Breakthroughs
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Pandemic Updates
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
    • Motorsport
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV & Streaming
    • Celebrity News
    • Awards & Festivals
  • Crime & Justice
    • Court Cases
    • Cybercrime
    • Policing
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Legal Reforms
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • World News
    • Us & Canada
    • Europe
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Political Parties
    • Government Policies
    • International Relations
    • Legislative News
  • Business & Finance
    • Market Trends
    • Stock Market
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Corporate News
    • Economic Policies
  • Science & Environment
    • Space Exploration
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife & Conservation
    • Environmental Policies
    • Medical Research
  • Health
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health
    • Medical Breakthroughs
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Pandemic Updates
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
    • Motorsport
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV & Streaming
    • Celebrity News
    • Awards & Festivals
  • Crime & Justice
    • Court Cases
    • Cybercrime
    • Policing
    • Criminal Investigations
    • Legal Reforms
No Result
View All Result
Today Headline
No Result
View All Result
Home World News

Clashes between Colombian military and guerrilla dissidents leave a soldier dead and another wounded

February 20, 2025
in World News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Yahoo news home
4
SHARES
9
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — One Colombian soldier was killed and another injured Thursday in clashes with guerrilla dissidents in a coca-growing region where their turf war with a rebel group has left dozens of people dead this year.

A statement from an anti-narcotics branch of Colombia’s National Army said the soldiers were carrying out “military stability operations” when they “engaged in combat against” holdouts from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, the group’s Spanish acronym.

It was not immediately clear what caused the soldier’s death. The army in the statement blamed an improvised explosive device for the wounded soldier’s injuries.

Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox

See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories.

Two dissidents were also injured. The army did not explain their condition.

The clashes come less than a month after President Gustavo Petro’s issued a decree giving him emergency powers to restore order in the region that borders Venezuela, including through curfews and other steps that would normally violate Colombians’ civil rights or require congressional approval.

The conflict in the rural Catatumbo region, where the Colombian state has struggled for decades to gain a foothold, has left more than 60 people dead and at least 50,000 others displaced as fighting intensified between members of the National Liberation Army, or ELN, and holdouts from the FARC, a guerrilla group that largely disbanded after signing a peace deal in 2016 with the government.

The area is key for drug trafficking, the smuggling of goods and other cross-border illicit activities. It has around 300,000 residents and produces 15% of Colombia’s coca crop.

An explosive devise also seriously injured a police officer Thursday in the city of Cucuta, which is adjacent to the Catatumbo region. William Quintero, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Cucuta, told reporters shrapnel wounded the officer after the device was thrown at a police station.

Quintero said explosive devices detonated at two other police stations stations and a toll booth. He said authorities have not identified the person or group behind the attacks and are offering more than $24,000 as a reward for information that leads to arrests.

Quintero added the latest escalation of violence coincides with “notable dates for the ELN,” including the anniversary of the death of Camilo Torres, a priest who was part of the group.

Tags: BOGOTAColombiaColombia’s National Armydissidentsguerrilla groupimprovised explosive devicenational liberation armyWilliam Quinterowounded soldier
Previous Post

Bodies of Bibas family, taken hostage by Hamas, returned in caskets

Next Post

Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling

Related Posts

Vic Fangio feels good about Eagles' pass rush despite offseason departures

Vic Fangio feels good about Eagles’ pass rush despite offseason departures

June 7, 2025
4
Japanese professor given Ukrainian award for humanitarian efforts

Japanese professor given Ukrainian award for humanitarian efforts

June 7, 2025
4
Next Post
Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling

Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

Family calls for change after B.C. nurse dies by suicide after attacks on the job

April 2, 2025
Pioneering 3D printing project shares successes

Product reduces TPH levels to non-hazardous status

November 27, 2024

Hospital Mergers Fail to Deliver Better Care or Lower Costs, Study Finds todayheadline

December 31, 2024

Police ID man who died after Corso Italia fight

December 23, 2024
Harris tells supporters 'never give up' and urges peaceful transfer of power

Harris tells supporters ‘never give up’ and urges peaceful transfer of power

0
Des Moines Man Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend's Mother

Des Moines Man Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend’s Mother

0

Trump ‘looks forward’ to White House meeting with Biden

0
Catholic voters were critical to Donald Trump’s blowout victory: ‘Harris snubbed us’

Catholic voters were critical to Donald Trump’s blowout victory: ‘Harris snubbed us’

0
Sources: Liverpool return with £113m Wirtz bid

Sources: Liverpool return with £113m Wirtz bid

June 7, 2025
Coach Outlet is selling a $698 canvas backpack for $199, and shoppers call it 'beautiful and functional'

Coach Outlet is selling a $698 canvas backpack for $199, and shoppers call it 'beautiful and functional' todayheadline

June 7, 2025

Digital ad budgets slowing in 2025, UBS finds todayheadline

June 7, 2025

Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue edges up 6.6-pct in May 2025 todayheadline

June 7, 2025

Recent News

Sources: Liverpool return with £113m Wirtz bid

Sources: Liverpool return with £113m Wirtz bid

June 7, 2025
3
Coach Outlet is selling a $698 canvas backpack for $199, and shoppers call it 'beautiful and functional'

Coach Outlet is selling a $698 canvas backpack for $199, and shoppers call it 'beautiful and functional' todayheadline

June 7, 2025
5

Digital ad budgets slowing in 2025, UBS finds todayheadline

June 7, 2025
5

Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue edges up 6.6-pct in May 2025 todayheadline

June 7, 2025
5

TodayHeadline is a dynamic news website dedicated to delivering up-to-date and comprehensive news coverage from around the globe.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Basketball
  • Business & Finance
  • Climate Change
  • Crime & Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Economic Policies
  • Elections
  • Entertainment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Policies
  • Europe
  • Football
  • Gadgets & Devices
  • Health
  • Medical Research
  • Mental Health
  • Middle East
  • Motorsport
  • Olympics
  • Politics
  • Public Health
  • Relationships & Family
  • Science & Environment
  • Software & Apps
  • Space Exploration
  • Sports
  • Stock Market
  • Technology & Startups
  • Tennis
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Us & Canada
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • World News

Recent News

Sources: Liverpool return with £113m Wirtz bid

Sources: Liverpool return with £113m Wirtz bid

June 7, 2025
Coach Outlet is selling a $698 canvas backpack for $199, and shoppers call it 'beautiful and functional'

Coach Outlet is selling a $698 canvas backpack for $199, and shoppers call it 'beautiful and functional' todayheadline

June 7, 2025
  • Education
  • Lifestyle
  • Technology & Startups
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy

© 2024 Todayheadline.co

Welcome Back!

OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Business & Finance
  • Corporate News
  • Economic Policies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Market Trends
  • Crime & Justice
  • Court Cases
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Cybercrime
  • Legal Reforms
  • Policing
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Online Learning
  • Entertainment
  • Awards & Festivals
  • Celebrity News
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Health
  • Fitness & Nutrition
  • Medical Breakthroughs
  • Mental Health
  • Pandemic Updates
  • Lifestyle
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Food & Drink
  • Home & Living
  • Politics
  • Elections
  • Government Policies
  • International Relations
  • Legislative News
  • Political Parties
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Gadgets & Devices
  • Industry Analysis
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Motorsport
  • Olympics
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Policies
  • Medical Research
  • Science & Environment
  • Space Exploration
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • Sports
  • Tennis
  • Technology & Startups
  • Software & Apps
  • Startup Success Stories
  • Startups & Innovations
  • Tech Regulations
  • Venture Capital
  • Uncategorized
  • World News
  • Us & Canada
  • Public Health
  • Relationships & Family
  • Travel
  • Research & Innovation
  • Scholarships & Grants
  • School Reforms
  • Stock Market
  • TV & Streaming
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy & Policy
  • About us
  • Contact

© 2024 Todayheadline.co