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Colombia tributes political legacy of ex-VP Germán Vargas Lleras

The departure of former Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras’s coffin from Bogotá’s Palacio de San Carlos on Monday morning blended state mourning with unmistakable political symbolism, as Colombia’s political elite gathered to bid farewell to…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 11, 2026

Explosive Drone Deactivated Near Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport

Colombian authorities have seized and safely deactivated a commercial drone carrying improvised explosive materials just 5.4 kilometers from Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport and the…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 8, 2026

Colombia’s 2021 National Strike violence was coordinated with illegal armed groups

A landmark ruling by the Superior Tribunal of Bogotá has delivered one of the strongest judicial rebukes yet of the narrative surrounding Colombia’s 2021 National…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 4, 2026

Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport is Latin America's busiest transportation hub. Photo: Richard Emblin

Drone sighting forces second suspension of flights at Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport in one week

Colombia’s busiest airport, Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, was forced to suspend operations early on Thursday after authorities detected a drone near the runway approach…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 30, 2026

Passengers are rescued from a municipal bus in Cauca, Colombia, during Saturday's terrorist attack on the Pan-American highway. Photo: X

U.S. Issues Strong “Do Not Travel” Advisory for Southwestern Colombia

The United States has updated a “do not travel” warning for large parts of southwestern Colombia after a wave of terrorist attacks have left over…

RICHARD EMBLIN April 29, 2026

Colombia Elections: Cepeda Leads, Valencia Doubles in Race Down to Three

With just over a month to go before Colombia’s May 31 presidential election, a new Invamer poll suggests the race has narrowed to three viable…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 27, 2026

Carnage along the Pan-American highway after FARC dissidents detonated a bomb killing at least 20 civilians on Saturday. Photo: X

Colombia reels from worst terrorist attack in decades as Petro celebrates birthday

Colombians are expressing outrage and grief after a bombing attributed to dissident factions of the former FARC killed 20 people and left injured 46, marking…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 27, 2026

Petro to meet Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, focus on border security

Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Friday to address security challenges along the shared border, marking their…

RICHARD EMBLIN April 24, 2026

Lufthansa and Qatar Airways Narrowly Avert Air Collision Over Bogotá

A Qatar Airways cargo jet and a Lufthansa passenger plane came within an estimated 200 meters of each other on final approach to Bogotá on…

RICHARD EMBLIN April 20, 2026

Colombia to cull wild hippos as population threatens Magdalena River ecosystems

Colombia will cull dozens of invasive hippopotamuses descended from animals illegally imported by Pablo Escobar, as authorities warn the rapidly growing population is endangering ecosystems…

RICHARD EMBLIN April 15, 2026

Bogotá police take into custody alias "Misión" who facilitated the arrival of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua in the capital Photo: Alcaldía de Bogotá

‘Invisible narco’ who enabled Tren de Aragua’s entry into Bogotá captured in police operation

Colombian authorities have captured the alleged crime boss “Mison,” also known as the “invisible narco”, who played a key role in facilitating the arrival of…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 8, 2026

Petro faces fresh political crisis after leaked audios link officials to alleged smuggler

Fresh audio revelations broadcast by Noticias Caracol have triggered a political storm in Colombia, implicating senior government-linked figures in alleged secret contacts with one of…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 6, 2026