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Football Jersey Wars: Are Civil Liberties Being Sabotaged in Colombia’s Presidential Run-Off?

By Richard Emblin - June 10, 2026

During four years of Gustavo Petro’s presidential term, Colombians have witnessed the symbolic resurrection of flags and banners that many believe should be relegated to the country’s violent past. The president has brandished Simón Bolívar’s sword at political events, invoked images of the M-19 guerrilla movement of which he was once a member, and even […]

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.

The Final Duel: Messi versus Colombia in Copa América 2024

By Taylor Lennox - July 12, 2024

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Colombia in the highly anticipated 2024 Copa América USA final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 14. The match, kicking off at 8:00 PM (ET), promises a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

Colombia in Copa América Final with Argentina after 1-0 Uruguay defeat

By Taylor Lennox - July 11, 2024

Colombia’s national team, Selección Colombia, secures a thrilling victory against Uruguay in the semi-final match of Copa América, setting up a highly anticipated final clash with Argentina on Sunday, in Miami.

Barranquilla stripped of hosting 2027 Pan American Games

By The City Paper Staff - January 4, 2024

Barranquilla loses hosting rights for the 2027 Pan American Games due to contract breaches, sparking controversy and first political storm of 2024 for Colombia’s Petro

Colombia’s football stadiums resound to Anti-Petro chants

By Richard Emblin - November 27, 2023

Colombia’s football stadiums have become unexpected arenas of dissent as the fervent chant ‘Fuera Petro’ echoes defiance against President Petro.

FC Liverpool striker Luiz Díaz scores a goal against Luton Town and sends emotive message to his kidnapped father, Manuel Díaz. Photo: FILE

Colombia’s ELN justifies taking Luis Díaz’s father as “economic hostage”

By The City Paper Staff - November 6, 2023

The ELN’s Pablo Beltran justified the kidnapping of Manuel Díaz, father of FC Liverpool’s Luis Díaz as an “economic hostage” of the Colombian guerrilla.

Historic! Colombia in World Cup quarter-finals against England

By The City Paper Staff - August 8, 2023

Colombia will face England on Saturday in the Women’s World Cup quarter finals after a goal by team captain Catalina Usme against Jamaica.

Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón dead at 55 after car crash

By Richard Emblin - April 14, 2022

After two days in a coma, the result of a car crash, legendary Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón has died at the age of 55.

Egan Bernal responding well to successful surgeries after road accident

By Richard Emblin - January 26, 2022

Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal is responding well, and is conscious, following three “successful surgeries” to his spine, femur, right leg and chest, states the most recent medical report from the University Hospital La Sabana. The 25-year-old cyclist and winner of the 2019 Tour de France will, however, remain in intensive case after his accident Monday […]