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Colombia declares three days of national mourning after Putumayo plane crash
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Following the March 23, 2026, crash of a Colombian Aerospace Force Hercules plane in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, which killed 69 uniformed personnel, President Gustavo Petro declared three days of national mourning. Flags are at half-mast in public entities, with military honors nationwide and similar measures by regional authorities.
Army troops captured a man identified as a finance chief for the Calarcá dissidents in a rural area of La Macarena.
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President José Antonio Kast urged political leaders to recover commitment to Chile during the Glorias Navales commemoration in Valparaíso. Defense Minister Fernando Barros stressed the need to overcome divisions to advance the country's development.
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. offered a snappy salute to each soldier, recognizing their unity, professionalism and resilience shown during the year. In his New Year message, he reflected on the challenges faced in 2025, including political pressures and issues in the West Philippine Sea.
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A woman in her 50s was murdered in a villa in Boden on Christmas Day, with two people injured in the incident. The suspected perpetrator, a man in his 20s, was shot dead by police at the scene. The victim worked for the Swedish Armed Forces, and the local community mourns the tragic event in the otherwise quiet residential area.