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Petro Noboa April Crisis in the Andes: Ecuador and Colombia recall ambassadors and trade insults

The Ecuadorian president accused Petro’s government of failing to fight against drug trafficking and decided to double tariffs on Colombian products. Both governments have decided to recall their ambassadors as a protest measure.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro sits at microphone in front of Colombian flag Tensions escalate between Colombia and Ecuador

The Colombian president reported that bombings have taken place from Ecuadorian territory. Ecuadorian authorities deny that any shots were fired toward Colombia. The conflict has developed in a relationship between the two countries that, while generally friendly, has seen its share of critical episodes.

mass protest in pakistan One killed, dozens injured in Pakistan protests for better governance

The protests erupted after talks over a detailed charter of demand presented by a platform of Kashmiri civil society and political groups called Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) failed last week.

Preah Vihear Temple Guerra entre Camboya y Tailandia por un antiguo templo

Los acontecimientos recientes ilustran los desafíos persistentes de las fronteras poscoloniales, la dificultad de conciliar las reivindicaciones históricas con las realidades modernas y las luchas de poder internas invisibles.

Preah Vihear Temple War between Cambodia and Thailand around an ancient temple

Recent developments illustrate the enduring challenges of post-colonial boundaries, the difficulty of reconciling historical claims with modern realities and invisible domestic power struggles.

Exxon, Essequibo and imperialism

Marco Rubio recently traveled to Guyana, where he threatened military action against Venezuela – continuing a long history of imperialist countries using border disputes to disrupt Latin American unity and economic cooperation.

India should not be a pawn in US imperialist efforts against China

India and China are two sovereign and independent countries with their own set of strengths and problems. They need to sit and talk to resolve their issues on their own

What Are the Indian and Chinese Sensitivities Near LAC?

In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha analyses the context behind the recent tension at the LAC between India and China.

In India, citizenship register in State throws open fault lines

The first draft of the register has reportedly excluded 4 million people, leading to grave concerns and debates on issues of citizenship

Eritrea-Ethiopia peace treaty ends decades of border conflict

Residents celebrated on the streets of Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, as diplomatic ties were normalized and communication links restored