1,000 pound leatherback sea turtle nests in Santa Marta
A nearly 6-foot long, 1,000 pound sea turtle crawled on to a Santa Marta beach early Monday morning to lay its eggs.
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Colombia’s connection to the Panama Papers
More than a dozen prominent Colombians have been named in the Panama Papers leak for using "offshore" tax havens.
Colombia says ‘I do’ to gay marriage
In the latest victory for Colombia's LGBT couples, the nation's Constitutional Court opened the door to gay marriage on Thursday.
New species of dung beetle discovered in Colombia’s páramos
Scybalocanthon magnus, a new beetle species was recently discovered in Colombia's high Andes moorlands.
ELN guerrilla group, Colombia government begin peace talks
The National Liberation Army (ELN), Colombia's second-largest guerrilla group, and Colombian government announced peace talks Wednesday from Venezuela.
Colombia’s “Peace at last?” : Issues facing the post-conflict
Despite delays at the peace talks table in Havana, the post-conflict will present many challenges for Colombians, unless future economic issues are addressed.
Will March 23 bring ceasefire for Colombian government, FARC?
With news expected from Havana on March 23, the Colombian government may announce a bilateral ceasefire with the FARC guerrilla group.
ICJ claims jurisdiction in Colombia-Nicaragua territory dispute
The International Court of Justice determine Thursday its jurisdiction over a territorial dispute between Colombia and Nicaragua over Caribbean waters.
Coca cultivation skyrockets in Colombia according to new data
New White House data shows coca cultivation increased dramatically between 2014 and 2015 in Colombia.
Colombia braces for strike, Uribe’s march against peace
Colombians are preparing for protests and strikes leading up to an expected peace deal between the government and the FARC guerrilla.
Santos throws into question Colombia’s historic “peace” date with FARC
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday he would not sign a bad peace deal with the FARC in order to meet the March 23…
The Rolling Stones tour Bogotá’s La Candelaria historic district
Photos by Luis Carlos Fernández and Gonzalo Correal The Rolling Stones toured Colombia’s capital city on Tuesday in advance of their historic first concert in the…
Spain, Colombia agree museum will house San José galleon fortune
Ministers from Spain and Colombia reached an agreement Monday to display the San José galleon fortune for the public in a museum.
New species of high-altitude Andean frog discovered in Colombia
Scientists in Colombia are celebrating the discovery of the Pristimantis macrummendozai, a new species of high-mountain frog found in the Andes.
Colombia tests new electricity incentives as energy crisis looms
A growing energy crisis prompted new measures to encourage energy savings and led to the resignation of Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy.
Colombia energy crisis sparks fears of rationing, power cuts
El Niño and the loss of two major power plants threw Colombia into an energy crisis this week, prompting fears of rationing, blackouts or power…