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Researchers have discovered a new plant species, Columnea rubromarginata, in Ecuador and Colombia that is currently threatened by illegal mining activities.

Colombian senator Aida Quilcué was briefly kidnapped in her region, with a FARC dissident faction being blamed for the incident.

Senator Aida Quilcue was kidnapped by unknown individuals in her native Cauca department but was later rescued by a group of Indigenous people.

A Colombian senator, Aida Quilcue, was kidnapped and later released following warnings from the president amid rising violence ahead of upcoming elections.

Colombian Senator Aída Kilcué was safely recovered shortly after being kidnapped in a violence-prone region controlled by dissident groups of the former FARC.

A Colombian senator, Aida Quilcue, was kidnapped in a guerrilla-controlled area of Cauca, prompting President Gustavo Petro to issue a warning to the rebels.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the kidnapping of indigenous senator Aida Quilcue in the conflict-ridden Caquetá region, which is under the influence of former FARC rebel groups.

Senator Aida Quilcué has been kidnapped by dissidents of the ex-FARC in Colombia's Cauca department amidst a surge in political violence during the electoral period.

Colombian digital entertainment has plunged into mourning following the death of influencer Ángel Montoya, who tragically drowned while attempting a dangerous challenge for social media fame in the Cauca River.

Colombian influencer Ángel Montoya has died at the age of 30 after jumping into the turbulent waters of the Cauca River as part of a viral challenge.