Colombia’s Petro denounces Maduro’s barring of María Corina Machado as an ‘undemocratic coup,’ sparking more regional support from leftist leaders for fair elections in Venezuela.
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Colombian Army patrols Usme after massacre in south of Bogotá
After the murder of four persons on Saturday, Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán approved the militarization of the southern locality of Usme near the Eastern foothills.
Medellín seals Gotham Hotel after U.S citizen lured underage girls
A five-star boutique hotel in Medellín has been closed for 10-days after a U.S citizen was spotted inside the establishment with two underage girls.
Galán steadfast on Bogotá Metro as Petro pushes to bury Line 1
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán remains resolute against President Petro’s proposal for to bury the overland portion of Line 1 between Antonio Nariño and Calle 72.
Colombia tells UK Duchess that sourcing coca plants for Poison Garden impossible
The Colombian Embassy to the UK refutes Duchess of Northumberland’s alleged request for coca plants, highlighting legal barriers and emphasizing coca leaf distinction from cocaine.
More than Gold: Colombia’s gilded heritage opens in Zurich’s Rietberg Museum
The Rietberg Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, will host ‘More Than Gold: Splendor and Thought of Indigenous Colombia’, featuring over 400 artifacts from the Gold Museum collection.
Staying safe in Colombia with a silent predator: Scopolamine
Authorities in Bogotá, and Colombia’s other cities, are reporting a surge in scopolamine-related crimes, urging heightened vigilance among residents and foreign travelers.
Medellín’s “Fico” Gutiérrez looks to ban short-term apartment rentals in crime crackdown
As part of a city-wide crackdown on organized crime and human trafficking, Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez was proposed a ban on short-term apartment rentals to visiting outsiders.
Passenger claims murder suspect Jesse Wiseman, wanted for femicide of Laura Lopera, spotted on Canadian train
A witness who was traveling in the same VIA Rail train from Vancouver to Winnipeg claims to have identified the murderer of 20-year-old Laura Lopera. Lopera’s body was discarded inside a suitcase in Medellín.
Colombians rally against President Petro in growing wave of discontent
Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.
Poulos admits killing Colombia’s Valentina Trespalacios in detailed confession
American citizen John Poulos has confessed to the murder of Colombian DJ Valentina Trespalacios during a sexual encounter, with chilling details revealed during his defense hearing.
Bogotá: New guide highlights “100 essential experiences” in the Colombian capital
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism unveils an informative guide “100 Experiences You Should Live in Bogotá at Least Once in Your Life” blending local insights with practical tips so travelers can fully enjoy the vibrant Colombian capital.
UN report warns governance in Colombia at risk from armed groups
Colombia grapples with a disturbing surge in human rights abuses as latest UN report reveals 98 massacres in 2023 and 6.5% increase over previous year. Surge in violence poses dire threats to communities and vulnerable populations.
Ex-para Mancuso returns to Colombia as “peace envoy” for Petro
Former paramilitary commander Salvatore Mancuso returns to Colombia after serving 16 years in a U.S. maximum security prison. Appointed by President Petro as a peace facilitator, Mancuso’s repatriation opens a debate on justice and post-conflict reconciliation.
Mayor Galán presents new security measures with “Operation Bogotá”
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán unveils “Operation Bogotá” – a comprehensive security overhaul featuring 700 additional police officers, drone surveillance, and targeted anti-crime measures in response to a surge in armed robberies.
Shooting in Bogotá’s Parque 93 and restaurant robberies deepen security crisis
The Colombian capital, Bogotá, is grappling with a heightened security crisis following a spate of armed robberies in restaurants and the targeted killing of businessman Roberto Franco Charry.