‘Forgotten’ Buenaventura on edge as Colombian peace efforts drag on Alishba Saghir Article Updated: July 19, 2023 Leave a comment Share on FacebookTweet this! Young members of the Shottas gang, responsible for dozens of deaths in Colombia’s impoverished port city of Buenaventura, are working on a state-sponsored project to renovate the football pitch, during a lull in fighting with their archrivals. While projects like these are welcome, the gangs say much more is needed for a permanent truce to become a realistic prospect in the city which has a poverty rate of 40 percent. Post Views: 94 leave a reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. submit More Articles By the same author Bastille Day welcome for Modi as France courts India Alishba Saghir Jul 11, 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron met on the sidelines of… Iran president holds talks with Kenya’s Ruto Alishba Saghir Jul 13, 2023 President Ebrahim Raisi's trip, the first African tour by an Iranian leader in 11 years, will take him… Russia strikes Odesa cathedral, as Putin claims counteroffensive ‘failed’ Alishba Saghir Jul 23, 2023 An orthodox cathedral was badly damaged in the latest attack on Odesa Russia's latest strike on Odesa… Rescue workers continue search for missing residents after deadly India landslide Alishba Saghir Jul 21, 2023 At least 16 people were killed Thursday after a landslide smashed into their village in India's Maharashtra… Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears southern China, Vietnam Alishba Saghir Jul 17, 2023 The Hong Kong Observatory has warned of possible flooding in low-lying areas Tens of thousands of… US to help Australia boost missile manufacturing Alishba Saghir Jul 29, 2023 The US said it would help Australia develop a missile manufacturing industry following high-level talks… Haiti coach wants to see same passion against China at World Cup Alishba Saghir Jul 27, 2023 Haiti's midfielder Melchie Dumonay was impressive against England Haiti coach Nicolas Delepine on… Norwegian woman, Nepali guide set record for summit of 14 ‘super peaks’ Alishba Saghir Jul 27, 2023 Map showing the world's 14 peaks that are more than 8,000 m high. A Norwegian woman and her Nepali… Philippines allows Barbie film but wants ‘child-like’ map lines blurred Alishba Saghir Jul 13, 2023 The Barbie film about the famous doll, starring Margot Robbie (left) and Ryan Gosling (right), is set…