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Colombian military patrol the Simón Bolívar International Bridge in Cúcuta on Tuesday. After the U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, members of powerful armed groups started arriving in Colombia from neighbouring Venezuela. Tensions in Colombia have intensified following President Donald Trump’s forceful remarks in the wake of the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The comments have revived long‑standing fears about regional instability and raised questions about the future of U.S.–Colombia relations. Rising Tensions After the Venezuela Strike In the aftermath of the Venezuela attack, Trump issued sharp warnings toward Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of enabling drug production and trafficking. He suggested that Petro’s government “would not be doing it for long,” a statement widely interpreted as a threat of potential intervention. The remarks came amid a broader pattern of aggressive rhetoric toward several countries, s...
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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

 

Crispy and not too sweet, these granola bars are loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.

Ingredients:

  • Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • Chopped Walnuts
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • Honey
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Crisp Rice Cereal
  • Dried Fruit

Instructions:

  1. Toast the oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded coconut to the mix and toast for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil then turn off the heat.
  4. Mix the oat mixture with the honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl.
  5. Spread the mixture into a foil-lined baking dish, pressing it into an even layer.
  6. Bake at 300°F until lightly golden, about 20-23 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then cut into rectangles.


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