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Stepfather of rescued Colombian plane crash girls arrested for sexual abuse
The National Attorney General’s Office has arrested the step-father of two of the indigenous girls who were rescued after 40 days lost in the Colombian Amazon.
Colombia’s Petro tells Amazon summit “flying is for rich men”
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro completed his 23rd international trip during his first year in office to attend the Amazon summit in Belem.
Colombia’s Banco de la República issues 10,000-peso Commemorative Coin
Step into Colombia’s rich maritime history with the Colombian Naval Battle Commemorative Coin—a tribute to the fearless seafarers who championed the nation’s independence.
Petro calls for “national accord” at Battle of Boyacá ceremony
Facing a widening political scandal into illegal campaign financing, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro called for a “national accord” to secure peace with ELN.
Historic! Colombia in World Cup quarter-finals against England
Colombia will face England on Saturday in the Women’s World Cup quarter finals after a goal by team captain Catalina Usme against Jamaica.
Nicolás Petro arrested for money laundering and illicit enrichment
Nicolás Petro, son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has been taken into custody, along with his ex-wife Carmen Daysuris Vásquez, to face charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Malcolm Deas (1941-2023): Colombia a “pastime in progress”
From Oxford to creating the Latin American Centre, Malcolm Deas helped shape an understanding of Colombia’s history, peoples and ideosyncracies.
United for Wildlife launches Latin America Chapter in Santa Marta
The launch of United for Wildlife’s Latin America chapter in Santa Marta, Colombia, included the release of endangered marine species back to their natural habitat.
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz volcano releases giant fumarole
The Nevado del Ruíz’s volcano activity continues despite a yellow alert issued by the SGC. On Thursday a giant fumarole soared 2,300 meters from the mountain’s summit.
Colombia’s Petro offers ex-AUC’s Mancuso role as “peace emissary”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has offered former AUC commander Salvatore Mancuso, and inmate of the US justice system, a role as “peace emissary” to help secure his “total peace” agenda.
Avalanche in Quetame, Colombia, claims at least 14 lives, some 20 missing
The Colombian Army and Civil Defense are leading search and rescue operations in Quetame, Cundinamarca, after a powerful avalanche struck this remote Andean municipality.
Banco de la República inaugurates centenary with reopening of Casa de Moneda
Colombia’s Central Bank – Banco de la República – launches its centenary celebrations with the reopening of the old mint Casa de Moneda in Bogotá.
20 de Julio: Celebration of Independence and a nation’s heroes
In Bogotá, the Veinte de Julio Independence Day celebrations include a grand military parade, fly-over by the Air Force, and aeronautical display of the Army’s helicopter gunships.
Colombia: Historic rulings on Nicaragua claims and 21N protests
Two rulings on Colombia, one with the ICJ’s defense of the nation’s maritime borders, the other on FARC dissidents orchestrating the 21N violence have been welcomed as historic legal decisions.
Fury in Colombia as Ambassador marches in support of Nicaragua
Colombians are outraged after Ambassador Freddy León Muñoz attended a pro-Sandinista march in Managua, a week before the ICJ will rule on the Colombia – Nicaragua maritime dispute.