FARC’s brutal warlord “Mono Jojoy” ordered killing of Álvaro Gómez
The leadership of FARC's political party have confirmed that their ruthless commander "Mono Jojoy" ordered the killing in 1995 of Álvaro Gómez.
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Murder of Álvaro Gómez reveals ex-FARC’s alliance with Cali Cartel
One of Colombia's longest criminal investigations has been partially cleared after ex-FARC senior leaders accepted their role in the 1995 assassination of Álvaro Gómez.
Colombia’s land and sea borders remain closed to contain coronavirus
Despite Colombia registering a significant lowering in active COVID-19 cases, land and sea borders will remain closed until November 1.
FARC dissidents brandish new weapons and call for Duque resignation
A year after their return to arms, the dissident commanders of FARC released a statement calling on mass protests and the resignation of President Iván…
Trump lambastes Juan Manuel Santos for “surrendering” Colombia to FARC
U.S President Donald Trump took advantage of his Hispanic audience in Miami to slam Juan Manuel Santos for "surrendering Colombia" to FARC.
ELN admits participation in Bogotá protests and attacks against police CAIs
Mayor López has questioned the role of the ELN guerrilla in recent Bogotá protests, yet the Marxist organization has confirmed it attacked police installations.
Colombia estimates some 200,000 Venezuelans to return despite pandemic
Many Venezuelans are willing to return to Colombia despite high numbers of coronavirus cases given the broken state of their country's healthcare system.
Popayán offers reward for perpetrators who toppled Belalcázar monument
Belalcázar was not a benevolent historical figure, yet in his search for El Dorado founded Popayán. A monument to the conquistador is the latest target…
Judge postpones hearing over legality of Álvaro Uribe’s house arrest
Former President Álvaro Uribe must remain under house arrest until a circuit judge determines next week which legal code should govern the criminal case filed…
Colombia’s active COVID-19 cases down to 90,000, ICU occupancy leaving Orange Alert
Colombia's active COVID-19 cases have lowered to 90,000 and Bogotá's ICU occupancy just a few percentage points from leaving Red Alert.
Bogotá protests claim 9 lives as capital faces more violent protests
The majority of victims killed in the Bogotá protests are under the age of 30. Mayor López could enact a curfew on Friday if violence…
Colombia’s first international flight scheduled for Sept.19 from Cartagena
Cartagena's Rafael Nuñez airport has been chosen for the reactivation of international flights on Sept.19 after Colombian airspace was closed for six months with the…
Police brutality in Bogotá flares violence leaving seven dead and 360 injured
The death of Javier Ordoñez in police custody after being brutally tased has unleashed a wave of violence in Bogotá. Five civilians were killed during…
Colombia passes COVID peak, sees sharp decline in new daily cases
After months in which coronavirus cases were peaking in Colombia, recent numbers reveal a sharp deceleration of the virus. ICU occupancy in Bogotá lowers to…
Bogotá reactivation comes as leftist politicians call for renewed social protest
Leftists politicians and student movements are calling for a return to social protest during the first week in which quarantine was lifted in Bogotá.
Bogotá’s “new reality” explained as Colombia nears end of quarantine
As Colombia enters the final days of quarantine, President Duque believes economic reactivation will be powerful. Bogotá's Claudia López explains our "new reality."