Photo gallery: Tragedy strikes the capital of Putumayo
Photos of the landslide that struck the capital of Putumayo in southern Colombia Saturday morning killing more than 150.
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President Santos visits Putumayo disaster and declares state of emergency
President Santos has declared a state of emergency after visiting the disaster zone caused by a landslide. The death toll Saturday morning stood at 112…
Colombians to march Saturday in opposition to President Santos’ policies
Thousands to protest Saturday against the economic policies of President Santos, corruption allegations, and the peace accord with FARC.
Samboní killer sentenced, Ponce de Leon honored for her bravery
The sentencing of Rafael Uribe Noguera to 51 years and 10 months for the killing of 7-year-old Yuliana Samboni was one of the important stories…
Colombia’s IDEAM issues “red alert” for floods after unseasonable heavy rains
Even though the winter has to officially begin, most of Colombia is experiencing heavy rainfall prompting authorities to issue a "red alert" for floods and…
Mysterious disease blamed on Kogi deaths in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada
The recent rise in deaths among the Kogi peoples of Colombia's Sierra Nevada is being blamed on a mysterious respiratory-related illness.
Vatican announces Pope Francis will visit Colombia on a six-day trip in September
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit Colombia for six days in September to show his support for the peace process with FARC…
Brownfield: U.S.-Colombia relationship “excellent” amidst surge in coca harvest
Despite a sharp increase in hectares planted with the illegal coca crop, the top counternarcotics official William Brownfield praised the excellent U.S.-Colombia relationship.
US counter-narcotics agencies to press Colombia on illicit coca surge
President Donald Trump's drug policy in Colombia will be put to the test next week when senior officials meet to discuss the current spike in…
China executes Monday first Colombian for trafficking cocaine in 2010
Despite requests for clemency from the Colombian government, Ismael Enrique Arciniegas from Cali was executed by Chinese authorities Monday night.
ELN guerrillas claim responsibility for La Macarena bombing
The Colombian government called the bombing an act of terrorism and said it has put current peace talks with ELN at risk.
Who is behind the recent rash of bombings in Bogotá?
A recent wave of bombings in the Colombian capital has authorities on alert. Sunday's explosion in La Macarena neighborhood targeted the National Police.
Connect 2 Colombia is crowdfunding clean water solutions for La Guajira
Water scarcity is nothing new in this dry peninsula, but extra-arid conditions and corruption have combined to create a humanitarian crisis in La Guajira.
Trump – Santos to respect “special relationship” but will immigration changes take flight in Latin America?
U.S President Donald Trump and Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos want to maintain strong diplomatic ties, but will immigration policy changes affect a "special relationship"?
Search continues for Colombian Catholic nun kidnapped in southern Mali
Search and rescue operations continues in southern Mali to secure the release of the Colombian Franciscan nun, Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, taken by a gang…
Ay, qué calor! Heat wave in Bogotá breaks historical record
The national weather agency IDEAM recorded the highest temperature ever for Bogotá on Wednesday. The current heat spell will continue for the next several days.