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Narcotics surge tops agenda in Trump – Santos meeting Thursday
In their first official meeting Thursday, U.S President Trump and Colombia’s Santos will tackle a wide agenda that includes the surge in coca cultivation, trade and the Venezuelan crisis.
Colombia’s CEOs follow global trend in optimism, claims PwC survey
According to the latest survey conducted by PwC, CEOs are optimistic about the global economy, despite protectionism and fears over data security and ethics.
The tragedy of Venezuela as protests against Maduro mount
Venezuela is on the brink of collapse, and for more than a month, millions have taken to the streets protesting the ant-democratic government of Nicolás Maduro.
Taxi drivers across Colombia go on strike over digital apps and unfair conditions
Thousands of taxi drivers across Colombia have gone on strike Wednesday to protest over the government’s inaction over UBER and other unregulated digital apps.
Juan Valdez launches premium coffee to honor Colombian ‘Heroes’
With the launch of the limited edition Latidos de Corazón coffee, the National Federation of Coffee Growers tributes Colombia’s armed forces.
Profile: The caricaturist Vladdo and his muse ‘Aleida’
The caricaturist known as ‘Vladdo’ shapes public opinion on printed pages and his alter ego ‘Aleida’ reaches millions on a weekly basis.
Colombians arrested in Interpol’s crackdown on ‘WhatsApp’ pedophiles
In a coordinated effort between Spanish Police, Europol and Interpol, 38 individuals have been arrested after authorities bust an online pedophile ring that used WhatsApp.
Death toll climbs to 154 after three rivers in Colombia’s Putumayo break their banks
President Santos has ordered more emergency relief to the city of Mocoa in the Putumayo after three rivers broke their banks early Saturday causing a landslide. Hundreds remain missing.
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 with 400 injured.
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 that made headlines this week in Colombia.
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 mudslides.
Fending off the EPS octopus one wonky toe at a time
Writer Steve Hide follows the paper trail of his EPS in Colombia and offers us an inside guide on how to best deal with this bureaucratic octopus.
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 and the importance of reconciliation.
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 illegal coca cultivation.