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Trump brands Colombia a narcotics pariah as cocaine production hits record highs

Cynthia Michelle Aranguren Hernández September 16, 2025

Colombia has been branded a narcotics pariah by the Trump administration, receiving its first "failing to cooperate" designation since 1997 as record cocaine production and deteriorating US-Colombia relations reach a breaking point.

Armenian opposition seeks no-confidence vote against PM Pashinyan

bne IntelliNews September 16, 2025

Nikol Pashinyan has faced growing criticism over his handling of the war with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh and its aftermath, and his efforts to normalise relations with neighbouring countries.

Rail Baltica signs €1.77bn electrification contract in Vilnius

bne IntelliNews September 16, 2025

Deal moves forward one of the largest infrastructure agreements in the region’s history, that has faced multiple delays and rising costs.

Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rocket as Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Russian refineries

bne IntelliNews September 16, 2025

Central Asian country relies on Russia for nine-tenths of its fuel.

El Salvador leads Latin America's democratic decline, global watchdog warns

Alek Buttermann September 16, 2025

The latest IDEA report warns El Salvador faces the fastest democratic erosion in Latin America, with security policies under Bukele raising concerns over freedoms, judicial independence, and long-term institutional damage.

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