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Ex-Spychief Hugo Carvajal Warns U.S of Maduro’s “Narco-Terrorist” Regime

By The City Paper Staff - December 4, 2025

Hugo Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan intelligence chief known as “El Pollo,” has issued an explosive letter from a U.S. federal prison alleging that Nicolás Maduro’s government systematically used drug trafficking, criminal gangs, espionage networks, and even electoral technology as tools to undermine the United States. The 10-page statement, addressed to “President Trump and the […]

Over 300 Colombian mercenaries killed in Ukraine as war reaches 1,000 Days

By The City Paper Staff - November 19, 2024

Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo has reported that over 300 nationals have been killed while fighting as mercenaries on Ukraine’s side in the war against Russia, now in its 1,000th day.

Fake Colombian Basketball team scandal rocks Russia tournament

By The City Paper Staff - September 2, 2024

A fake Colombian national basketball team, orchestrated by a student, played in a Russian tournament, suffering a 102-point loss. Russian Basketball Federation President Andrei Kirilenko is under scrutiny. The Colombian Basketball Federation vows legal action for misuse of its name and logo in the international embarrassment.

Is Putin pushing Venezuela’s Maduro to war with Guyana?

By Martin Holland - December 6, 2023

A geopolitical storm is brewing, propelled by Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro. The disputed Essequibo territory, a longstanding flashpoint between Venezuela and Guyana, now has two proxies: Russia and Colombia.

Front cover of Diego Molano's book, Under Threat", published by Planeta, 2023.

Molano’s “Under Threat” unmasks fake news during Colombia’s social protests

By Kristina Foltz - September 19, 2023

Former Defense Minister Diego Molano’s “Under Threat” documents the role of fake news and trolls during the National Strike to discredit the government of former President Iván Duque.

Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin: Dead man flying ?

By The Conversation - August 24, 2023

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.

Russia: Colombians should avoid “Ukrainian cuisine” after Kramatorsk bombing

By The City Paper Staff - June 29, 2023

Colombian President Gustavo Petro will send a diplomatic note of protest to Russia after three high-profile Colombians were among the injured in the missile attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine.

The Kremlin’s interference in Colombia’s presidential election

By Joseph Bouchard - May 7, 2022

International intelligence services has raised the alarm bells of the Kremlin’s interference in Colombia and objective to influence of the upcoming presidential election.

President Duque delivers final speech to Security Council

By Richard Emblin - April 12, 2022

President Iván Duque delivered his final speech to the UN Security Council as Colombia’s head of state where he explained advances in a peace process with legality.

Ukraine expats call for tough measures by Colombia against Russia

By The City Paper Staff - March 3, 2022

The Ukrainian expat community in Colombia wants the national government to impose measures against Russia as the invasion of their country completes its first week.

How the U.S became Putin’s useful pawn in Colombia

By Kristina Foltz - February 28, 2022

The influence of Russia as a regional player in Latin America goes beyond its military support of Venezuela to influencing the social media narrative of Colombia’s politics.

Reactions from Colombia on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Richard Emblin - February 24, 2022

The majority of Colombia’s former Presidents and 2022 presidential hopefuls have denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and full-scale invasion on Thursday.

US warns of “risks by external actors” ahead of Colombia elections

By Richard Emblin - February 11, 2022

The U.S is monitoring “external risks” and foreign manipulation of Colombia’s electoral process, ahead of the May 29 vote.

Colombia classifies for knockout round in World Cup after 1-0 win over Senegal

By The City Paper Staff - June 28, 2018

A goal by defender Yerry Mina in the second half of the final match in Group H has secured Colombia’s place in the knockout round of the Russia World Cup.

“Respect our culture, language and race” Foreign Ministry tells Colombia fans

By The City Paper Staff - June 20, 2018

The offensive behavior by a handful of Colombia fans in World Cup Russia has been condemned on social media and by the country’s Foreign Ministry.

Colombia’s World Cup dream at risk after “draining” loss to Japan

By Jacqueline de Klerk - June 19, 2018

Not all over yet for Colombia despite a heart-wrenching loss against Japan in World Cup opener. La Selección must win against Poland to have a chance to stay in Russia.