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.
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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…
Colombia’s attorney general to investigate defense, military leaders
Colombia's attorney general opened an investigation Monday against military and defense leaders related to an illegal FARC meeting earlier in February.
Did FARC just give Colombians the ‘conejo?’
An illegal meeting at Conejo tested peace negotiations between the FARC and Colombian government with just weeks to go.
Colombia’s vulnerable Andean bears in spotlight for Conservation Day
Sunday marks International Day for Bear Conservation, and Colombia is celebrating by raising awareness of the plight of the rare Andean bear.
Illegal FARC meeting throws wrench into Colombia peace talks
An illegal FARC gathering in a small town in northern Colombia has critics wondering if the guerrilla group will play fair in the post-conflict.
Relief from El Niño may spell new problems for Colombia
Relief from El Niño may finally be in sight, but a shift to La Niña could bring new problems for Colombia.
Colombia’s police director resigns as prostitution investigation continues
Director of National Police Gen. Rodolfo Palomino resigned Wednesday after the national attorney general's office opened a formal investigation against him.
Congress prepares for the post-conflict
Colombian Congress held special sessions Tuesday to start work on legal reforms that would allow eventual disarmament of the FARC guerrilla group.
CDC experts praise Colombia’s Zika response as Congress debates funding
Experts arrived in Colombia last week to help with the fight against Zika as the U.S. Congress debated a Zika funding package requested by President…
International groups skeptical of Colombia peace process
The ICC wondered Wednesday whether Colombia’s peace deal with the FARC would provide sufficient justice for crimes against humanity.
Venezuela’s ‘birther’ controversy heats up
Members of Venezuela’s opposition party in the National Assembly announced Thursday they would investigate President Maduro’s birthplace.
Can Colombia’s ELN resurrect its rebel image as fighting rages on?
Priest and ideological rebel Camilo Torres could hold the key to organizing the ELN and rehabbing their image in advance of possible peace talks.
Obama to ask for $1.8 billion to fight Zika at home, abroad
On Monday, U.S. President Obama asked Congress for $1.8 billion to fight Zika, including millions in foreign aid.