A goal by defender Yerry Mina in the second half of the final match in Group H has secured Colombia’s place in the knockout round of the Russia World Cup.
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Five Balkan nations eliminate short-stay visas for Colombians
Five Balkan nations have announced the elimination of visa requirements for Colombians visiting their countries as “short stay” tourists.
Big Picture from Colombia: The northernmost mule of South America
With the stunning backdrop of the Taroa Dunes in Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point of Colombia, a Wayúu family rest with their beast of burden after returning from a local market.
Palomino to get “Colombia Clean” with sustainable tourism initiative
As part of a government initiative to keep Colombia’s tourism destinations clean from plastic and other man-made waste, #ColombiaLimpia heads to the beach resort of Palomino.
“Respect our culture, language and race” Foreign Ministry tells Colombia fans
The offensive behavior by a handful of Colombia fans in World Cup Russia has been condemned on social media and by the country’s Foreign Ministry.
Iván Duque sweeps to victory in Colombia’s runoff presidential election
The candidate of Centro Democrático Iván Duque has won the runoff election in Colombia, beating leftist candidate and former mayor of Bogotá Gustavo Petro.
Colombia decides between right and left in historic runoff election
In an historic runoff election Sunday, June 17, more than 36 million Colombians will decide on the future of their country’s economic model and peace process with FARC.
Authorities closely monitoring seismic activity of Colombia’s Galeras volcano
A rash of low-intensity quakes near Galeras volcano in southern Colombia have authorities on alert given recent eruptions in Hawaii and Guatemala.
The City Paper receives Colombia’s highest award in Communications
Colombia’s English newspaper, The City Paper, was awarded Wednesday by the Colombian Government the Manuel Murillo Toro medal for Communications Merit and a decade of publishing.
Colombian flag to light Empire State Building during 2018 FIFA World Cup
The colors of Colombia’s flag will light one of the world’s most famous landmarks, Empire State Building, during the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Colombia in Russia ahead of World Cup ceremony and opener against Japan
Colombia’s national football team has arrived in Russia before the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup on June 14 and first game against Japan in Group H.
Avianca to launch new direct flight to Chicago from Bogotá, November 17
As part of its ongoing expansion in North America, Colombia’s flagship carrier will begin a new direct service, four days a week, between Bogotá and O’Hare International beginning November 17.
Latest poll before Colombia’s June 17 runoff puts Duque as clear winner
According to the last poll released by Yanhass before the June 17 presidential run-off, right-wing candidate Iván Duque would win the presidency of Colombia with 52% of voting intention.
Ukraine’s Kholodenko to give one night concert at Teatro Mayor
Ukrainian painist Vadym Kholodenko, winner of the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will give a one night concert, Saturday June 9, at the Teatro Mayor.
Colombia: FARC’s “Timochenko” votes for first time calling process “emotional”
FARC’s political leader, Rodrigo Londoño has cast his first ballot in a presidential election, calling on Colombians to “journey the path of peace.” The former guerrilla commander felt gratified with electoral process.
Big Picture: The San José galleon from a Rembus 6000
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution confirmed Monday that a REMBUS 6000 submersible vehicle captured thousands of images of the “holy grail of shipwrecks” – the Galeón San José