Amidst claims of a drought-induced Panama Canal closure by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, tensions have surged between the neighboring countries
On Thursday, at 12:04 pm, a powerful 6.1 earthquake rocked the Colombian capital for close to three minutes. The event was followed by 46 aftershocks throughout the day, leaving residents rattled and exhausted.
The US Embassy in Bogotá has issued a security advisory to citizens relating to the presence of terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations in the country.
The National Attorney General’s Office has arrested the step-father of two of the indigenous girls who were rescued after 40 days lost in the Colombian Amazon.
Step into Colombia’s rich maritime history with the Colombian Naval Battle Commemorative Coin—a tribute to the fearless seafarers who championed the nation’s independence.
Colombia will face England on Saturday in the Women’s World Cup quarter finals after a goal by team captain Catalina Usme against Jamaica.
Nicolás Petro, son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has been taken into custody, along with his ex-wife Carmen Daysuris Vásquez, to face charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment.
The launch of United for Wildlife’s Latin America chapter in Santa Marta, Colombia, included the release of endangered marine species back to their natural habitat.
The Nevado del Ruíz’s volcano activity continues despite a yellow alert issued by the SGC. On Thursday a giant fumarole soared 2,300 meters from the mountain’s summit.
The future of the First Line of the Bogotá has again elevated political tensions between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Bogotá Mayor Claudia López. The latest feud threatens to pull government funding.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has offered former AUC commander Salvatore Mancuso, and inmate of the US justice system, a role as “peace emissary” to help secure his “total peace” agenda.
The Colombian Army and Civil Defense are leading search and rescue operations in Quetame, Cundinamarca, after a powerful avalanche struck this remote Andean municipality.
Colombia’s Central Bank – Banco de la República – launches its centenary celebrations with the reopening of the old mint Casa de Moneda in Bogotá.
In Bogotá, the Veinte de Julio Independence Day celebrations include a grand military parade, fly-over by the Air Force, and aeronautical display of the Army’s helicopter gunships.
Bogotá has clinched the top spot by TomTom for “worst traffic” and time commuters annually spend in gridlock. The index measured 390 cities based on travel time, fuel costs and CO2 emissions.
Colombians are outraged after Ambassador Freddy León Muñoz attended a pro-Sandinista march in Managua, a week before the ICJ will rule on the Colombia – Nicaragua maritime dispute.