From drought to deluge: Colombia shifts from El Niño to La Niña
Colombia is currently in a transition phase between El Niño and La Niña. While El Niño is known for high temperatures and droughts, La Niña…
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Petro’s halt to Israel coal exports will hurt Colombia investments
Colombia's suspension of coal exports to Israel with the Gaza conflict sparks industry concern and could strain U.S investor confidence in the South American nation.
John Poulos sentenced to 42 years for murder of Bogotá DJ Valentina Trespalacios
After a lengthy trial in Bogotá, American John Poulos has been sentenced to 42 years in a Colombian maximum security prison for the feminicide of…
Colombians are emigrating in record numbers, some 1,200 every day
The numbers of Colombians who are leaving the country to never return has reached historiic levels, with some 1,200 every day according to the country's…
U.S South Com’s General Richardson pledges support to Colombian democracy
General Richardson of the U.S. Southern Command pledges support for Colombian democracy, during a hand-over ceremony of 10 military bridges to bolster emergency response capabilities.
Colombian schoolchildren’s desperate prayers amid FARC attacks in Cauca
Terrified children in Suárez, Cauca, cower under desks as FARC dissidents clash with the Colombian Army, revealing the harsh realities of ongoing violence in the…
No more olé: Colombian Congress passes bill banning bullfighting
Colombian Congress passes historic bill banning bullfighting, marking a significant victory for the animal rights movement after decades of legal obstacles.
Petro unites five Ex-Colombian Presidents against his call for a Constituent Assembly
Former Colombian Presidents unite in unanimous opposition against President Gustavo Petro's call for a new Constituent Assembly to secure his reelection in 2026.
Colombia’s Army in full-scale operation against FARC dissidents
Colombia's Armed Forces have initiated a large-scale military operation targeting FARC dissidents in the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca. This operation comes in…
Colombia: Cauca under attack from FARC dissidents
Colombia's Armed Forces are engaged in combat with FARC dissidents of the EMC after Monday's attack in Miranda, Cauca. Over 72 hours the southwest of…
Colombia’s Migración cracks down on travelers with records of sex abuse
During the five months of 2024, Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, has seen the deaths of 26 foreigners, with cases ranging from suicides, drug overdoses, medical…
Ex-AUC paramilitary Salvatore Mancuso granted freedom by Bogotá Court
Former paramilitary commander of the AUC, Salvatore Mancuso, has been granted freedom by Bogotá's High Court after serving a mere two months in La Picota…
Former Dutch guerrilla’s amnesty ratified by Colombia’s JEP tribunal
Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) reaffirmed amnesty for the former Dutch guerrilla combatant of FARC, Tanja Marie Nijmeijer, marking a milestone in her legal…
Petro unilaterally ends Colombia’s seven-decades relationship with Israel
Colombia's Gustavo Petro cuts seven-decade ties with Israel, signaling end to close military, trade and cultural partnership. Hamas praises Petro's decision as a "victory".
U.S cites “credible” concerns of irregular financing of Petro’s 2022 campaign
U.S. State Department expresses "credible" concerns over irregular financing of Colombian President Petro's 2022 campaign, highlighting human rights abuses and corruption in its 2023 report.
More than a million marched in Colombia against President Petro
Massive nationwide protests in Colombia, with over one million marching against Petro, marred by President's dismissive social media posts.