At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail

Recent violence in Colombia's Catatumbo region has resulted in a significant number of deaths, with varying reports citing between 60 and 80 fatalities. Civilians are among the victims, and the situation has been exacerbated by the presence of rival factions vying for control of the local cocaine trade. The violence has forced thousands of people to flee, and at least three individuals involved in peace talks have been kidnapped. The deployment of 5,000 troops by the army is an attempt to quell the violence.