The fate of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez remains a guarded state secret in Venezuela, a week after reports claimed the dissident was killed in combat.
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Maduro rattles sabers over alleged death of ex-FARC’s Márquez
The alleged death of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez has raised the war of words between Venezuela’s Maduro and his archenemy Iván Duque.
Colombia writes new chapter with Petro – Uribe encounter
Wednesday’s encounter between ex-President Álvaro Uribe and President-elect Gustavo Petro marks a political truce between two leaders who command Colombia’s electorate.
Colombia, first Western nation to protect 30% of its ocean
Colombia has become the first Western nation to protect 30 percent of its oceanic waters, ahead of the UN’s deadline of 2030.
Ex-FARC face victims in historic kidnapping hearing
During three days, the ex-FARC’s senior commanders gave their version before JEP of kidnapping practices, forced labor and sexual violence during the internal conflict.
Petro takes first diplomatic steps with Biden and Venezuela
President-elect Gustavo Petro is eager to fully open the Colombia-Venezuela border and jump start diplomatic relations with Nicolás Maduro and host of “pink tide” governments.
Duque ends Colombia’s COVID-19 Health Emergency
President Iván Duque has ended the country’s COVID-19 Health Emergency leaving pandemic management in the hands of the incoming administration of Gustavo Petro.
Colombia’s peso under pressure with Petro victory
Global markets are reacting to the election victory of Gustavo Petro and first leftist government in Colombia.
Gustavo Petro wins Colombia’s presidential election
Colombian voters had their say Sunday with the definitive run-off between leftist politician Gustavo Petro and conservative Rodolfo Hernández. Petro President 2022-2026.
Colombia’s cliffhanger election raises security concerns
Colombia’s 2022 presidential election will have heightened measures given fears of violence and potential vandalism in Bogotá. Candidates Hernández and Petro to meet in a final debate.
Colombia to decide between stability or uncertain lurch to the left
Colombians have endured one of the dirtiest election campaigns in recent history, and will decide on June 19 whether the country makes lurch to the left with Petro or maintains stability with Rodolfo Hernández.
Muddy moments inside Cartagena’s Volcán el Totumo
Between Cartagena and Barranquilla, tourists flock to a 12-meter-high volcano to wallow in a mud bath of minerals.
Colombia finds two shipwrecks near legendary San José galleon
Two largest shipwrecks have been spotted on the ocean floor by the Colombian Navy and close to the where the legendary San José galleon is located.
Cali Cartel boss Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela dies in U.S prison
Cartel boss Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela has died, age 83, as an inmate of the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina. “The Chess player” was serving a 30-year prison sentence.
Colombia’s conservative backlash stumps Petro
The surge in popularity of the arch-conservative candidate Rodolfo Hernández has stunned Gustavo Petro. The leftist candidate now trails Hernández in a recent poll.
Colombia confirms first case of Acute hepatitis of “unknown origin”
A first case of Acute hepatitis of unknown origin has been confirmed by Colombia’s National Institute of Health, and among hundreds of new cases identified by health authorities worldwide.