In Colombia’s northeast region, about 60 people, including community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven peace deal signatories, were killed after failed peace talks with the National Liberation Army in towns near the Venezuela border. The ELN clashed with former FARC members in the Catatumbo region over control of coca plantations, prompting Colombia to demand a ceasefire and provide humanitarian aid to fleeing residents. Defense Minister Iván Velásquez planned to visit Cúcuta, while the ELN accused ex-FARC rebels of violence and the army rescued persecuted individuals as tensions escalated.
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Walmart to pay $10 million to settle lawsuit over money transfer fraud
Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing it of overlooking fraud involving its money transfer services, which scammers exploited to steal from consumers. The settlement, pending approval from U.S. District Judge Manish Shah, requires Walmart to halt processing suspected fraudulent transfers and comes after the FTC highlighted various scam schemes targeting victims. Need More Context? 🔎
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