Colombia officially declares start of El Niño phenomenon
Anticipating soaring temperatures and drought conditions, Colombia’s IDEAM has officially declared the start of the El Niño phenomenon.
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Colombia’s ELN justifies taking Luis Díaz’s father as “economic hostage”
The ELN's Pablo Beltran justified the kidnapping of Manuel Díaz, father of FC Liverpool's Luis Díaz as an "economic hostage" of the Colombian guerrilla.
Colombia’s ELN confirms kidnapping of FC Liverpool Luis Diaz’s father
The Maoist guerrilla ELN confirmed Thursday that the illegal armed group has the father of FC Liverpool striker Luis Diaz hostage since his abduction five…
Colombia to charge entry fee to Canadian visitors again
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reimposed an unpopular tax for Canadians entering the country, and one that was scrapped during the government of President Duque.
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.
Last poll gives Galán victory in Sunday’s Bogotá Mayoral election
Carlos Fernando Galán, youngest son of the slain Liberal presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán is poised to secure victory on Sunday in Bogotá's mayoral election,…
Bogotá mayoral election in three-way race, Galán takes lead
As Bogotá's mayoral race intensifies, centrist candidate Carlos Fernando Galán takes the lead, setting the stage for a potential runoff against leftist Gustavo Bolívar or…
U.S. issues “worldwide” security alert, reissues Level-3 advisory for Colombia.
The U.S Department of State has issued a "worldwide" travel caution given rising tensions in the Middle East and has reissued its Level-3 advisory for…
Biden extends National Emergency over Colombian Drug Trafficking
U.S. President Joe Biden has extended the national emergency related to Colombian drug trafficking, citing ongoing threats to national security and stability.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro: Affront to Israel, embarrassment to the world
The disturbing rhetoric on social media of Colombia's Gustavo Petro against Israel and his refusal to condemn the horrific attacks by Hamas has alarming implications…
Colombia’s Petro won’t condemn Hamas attack on Israel
President Gustavo Petro's lack of condemnation of the attack by Hamas against Israel is a national disgrace, and further proof that the Colombian Government is…
Colombia may have lost coordinates of San José Galleon shipwreck
Documents with the coordinates of the San José Galleon shipwreck are either misplaced or lost, claims a news report, despite the location considered a state-guarded…
Colombia’s Petro and Army apologize for “false positives”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Colombian Army offer historic apology for "False Positives" killings and acknowledges state responsibility in murders of youngsters.
Colombia’s Petro claims AG charges “a blow to the Constitution”
Colombia's Gustavo Petro has lashed out at the investigation by the Attorney General's Office relating to illicit campaign financing and has challenged the legality of…
Colombia’s Indigenous Guard in Bogotá for Petro’s “March for Life”
Some 20,000 members of Colombia's indigenous peoples, as well as pro-Petro supporters will accompany the government's "March for Life" on Wednesday.
Petro’s UN Assembly speech riddled with post-truths and tense start
President Gustavo Petro's address to the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations was marked by a tense and awkward start, as well as call…