United States warns Petro “crossed line” with antisemitic remarks
Colombian President Petro sparks diplomatic tension with the United States over alleged antisemitic comments on the Israeli-Hamas war.
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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…
Boat tragedy off Colombia claims life of experienced Swedish captain
Experienced Swedish sea captain, Ulf Magnus Reslow, loses life in a tragic boat incident off the Colombian coast after unauthorized departure from Santa Marta, authorities…
New bird species “El Dorado Antpitta” discovered in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada
Colombia has made another breakthrough in ornithology with the discovery of 'El Dorado Antpitta'. This elusive bird species was found in Colombia's Sierra Nevada by…
Canada urges visitors to Colombia to exercise “high caution”
Canadian government issues high-level travel advisory for Colombia, urging citizens to exercise caution due to persistent crime levels, with specific warnings on border areas and…
Colombia’s high-altitude Andean wetlands ravaged by devastating forest fires
Colombia battles a severe environmental crisis with 21 forest fires, fueled by unseasonably high temperatures and an extended El Niño weather pattern, threatening fragile biodiversity…
Ancestral dance at the heart of Cali’s Loma de la Cruz
In the heart of Cali, a dance workshop led by Jaguar, a local Yanakuna tribesman, defies urban challenges, uniting diverse communities in a vibrant celebration…
US Embassy warns foreigners of using Dating Apps in Colombia
With a surge in recent arrests and tragic deaths, and US Embassy in Colombia has issued an emergency alert for foreigners using dating apps in…
Barranquilla tributes hometown Shakira with swaying bronze sculpture
The Colombian coastal city of Barranquilla has proudly unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) statue along its main promenade honoring the internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Shakira.
Colombia to recover artifacts from San José Galleon in 2024
Colombia unveils plans to recover artifacts from the legendary San José galleon, sunken off the coast of Cartagena in 1708, in a strategic deep-sea expedition…
Christmas in Colombia: Traditions that date back centuries
Novenas are an integral part of Christmas celebrations in households throughout Colombia. The nightly recitations are complemented by children's games and the joyous singing of…
Colombia rejects Petro in territorial elections turned plebiscite
Bogotá voters gave centrist candidate Carlos Fernando Galán a decisive victory at the ballot. President Petro lost support and political allies in five major cities.
Fernando Botero returns to Colombia for final homecoming and tributes
In a poignant homecoming, the body of Fernando Botero returned to Colombia on Thursday and will lie in state at the Capitol until Sunday, September…
With Kogi masks, Colombia wants more ancestral treasures to return home
With the return of the Kogi Kágaba masks, Colombia wants to reclaim more ancestral treasures from overseas museums. So far this year, an average of…
UNESCO designates Colombia’s sixth Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO approved the designation of 10 new biospheres reserves in nine countries, including Colombia’s sixth contribution to the world network, known as the Tribugá-Cupica-Baudó Biosphere…
Colombia’s Portable Universe heads to Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
One of the most important collections of pre-Columbian artifacts will go on display at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition Portable Universe: Thought…