Colombia has reached unprecedented figures in the cultivation of coca plants and cocaine production according to the annual report published by the United Nations.
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John Poulos maintains “innocence” in murder case of Bogotá DJ
John Poulos maintains his “innocence” in the chilling murder case of 21-year-old DJ Valentina Trespalacios. Poulos was arrested on January 24 after fleeing the country to Panama.
Colombia at risk of losing Emerging Market status warns JP Morgan
Colombia’s Emerging Market status is at risk as JPMorgan warns of “uncertain political landscape”, triggering a major stock market sell-off. The downturn comes as President Petro faces another deep political scandal involving alleged election interference by convicted drug traffickers.
Colombia’s Army reclaims strategic Cañón de Micay from FARC dissidents
Colombia’s Armed Forces have retaken the Cañón de Micay in the department of Cauca from control of FARC dissidents. The military operation lasted several weeks.
Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin: Dead man flying ?
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, dies in a private jet crash over Russia, sparking speculation of a potential power rift within the Kremlin and Russia’s invasion of Ukarine.
Panama refutes Petro’s claim of Panama Canal “drought”
Amidst claims of a drought-induced Panama Canal closure by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, tensions have surged between the neighboring countries
Does Colombia’s ELN pose a threat to democracy in Andean nations?
The assassination of Ecuador’s Fernando Villavicencio underscores a broader landscape of political turmoil, with assassination plots, affecting Venezuela, and Colombia.
Colombia earthquakes leave Bogotá residents rattled and exhausted
On Thursday, at 12:04 pm, a powerful 6.1 earthquake rocked the Colombian capital for close to three minutes. The event was followed by 46 aftershocks throughout the day, leaving residents rattled and exhausted.
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.
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.
Crime surge in Bogotá puts Mayor Claudia López under scrutiny
A rash of homicides in Bogotá has placed Mayor Claudia López under intense public scrutiny. Mayoral candidates are voicing outrage over the crime surge.
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.
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.