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Shown is a Philadelphia police car with flashing lights in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Police departments reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers in 2023 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began and since the 2020 police killing of George Floyd spurred nationwide protests and increased scrutiny of police, according to a survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Fugitive Italian mafioso arrested in the Colombian hometown of drug lord Pablo Escobar

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

A group of women, part of Asociacion Nuestra Casa Comun, or Our Community House Association, go by boat to an area destroyed by illegal mining, on the Quito River, near Paimado, Colombia, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

Afro-Colombians fight the effects of gold mining through biodiversity projects in a violent region

By Steven Grattan - Associated Press

Sofia Roca, a 49-year-old immigrant from Colombia, climbs a stairway inside her apartment complex in Aurora, Colo., on March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: No

By Bianca Vázquez Toness - Associated Press

FILE - Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks after signing a law banning bullfighting, in La Plaza Santa Maria, Bogota, Colombia, on July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

Colombia’s president says attack on army base ‘practically ends’ peace talks with ELN rebels

By Manuel Rueda - Associated Press

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan pose for a group photo after a forum on Afro women and power in Cali, Colombia, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia

Associated Press

FILE - Tourists buy souvenirs of the late drug lord Pablo Escobar, featured as a statue with a sign that says one will be charged for taking photos inside a store in Doradal, Colombia, Feb. 5, 2021. Souvenirs depicting the Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill introduced the week of Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)

Colombia’s congress considers ban on Pablo Escobar souvenirs

By Manuel Rueda - Associated Press

Colombia's Linda Caicedo, right, and Spain's Ona Batlle battle for the ball during the women's quarter-final soccer match between Spain and Colombia, at Lyon Stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Decines, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Linda Caicedo substituted after being injured in Colombia’s Olympics soccer quarterfinal match

By James Robson - Associated Press

Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speak during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Senate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected

By Julie Carr Smyth and Joshua Goodman - Associated Press

Colombian bullfighter Jose Luis Vega, 30, aims his sword as he trains at the bullring in Choachi, Colombia, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombian bullfighters decry new ban on the centuries-old tradition and vow to keep it alive

By Astrid Suarez - Associated Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech next to outgoing Senate President Ivan Name, during the opening session of a new congressional year, in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

Colombia’s president pushes for health and labor changes as he opens new session of congress

By Manuel Rueda and Astrid Suarez - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi touches his ankle sitting at the bench during a Copa America soccer final match against Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Messi loses fitness battle at Copa America, puts goal of playing sixth World Cup on hold

By Debora Rey - Associated Press

Policemen talk with fans outside the stadium prior to the Copa America final soccer match between Argentina and Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Copa America final between Argentina, Colombia delayed after crowd issues

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates beating Uruguay 1-0 in a Copa America semifinal soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

James Rodriguez enjoys a stunning revival with Colombia at Copa America

Associated Press

Uruguay's players argue with fans at the end of a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Colombia in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Colombia's Linda Caicedo celebrates after scoring a goal against Panama during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in San Diego. The 19-year-old Colombian, one of soccer’s brightest young stars, is readying to play at the Olympics in France and maybe — although it's a stretch — the under-20 Women’s World Cup hosted by her home country starting in late August. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Will teen star Caicedo try for an Olympics-U20 World Cup double?

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press