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28 minutes ago

Nine workers killed in Colombia coal mine explosion

A coal mine explosion in Colombia killed nine workers due to a dangerous buildup of gases, despite prior safety warnings from the National Mining Agency.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC dad found murdered in Colombia was looking for new bride after his marriage to teenager failed

Nachum Israel Eber was murdered in Colombia after a brief marriage to an 18-year-old bride ended.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Could key climate talks mark ground zero in global push to ditch fossil fuels?

Colombia initiated a global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy with a conference involving nearly 60 countries.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

APA Member Interview: Felipe De Brigard

Felipe De Brigard reflects on his challenging childhood in Colombia during the violent era of Pablo Escobar and its impact on his life and philosophy.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Colombian election reflects on total peace' promise as violence surges again

The 2016 peace deal in Colombia reduced violence but failed to end the conflict, leading to a resurgence of guerrilla attacks under President Petro.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suicidal' model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told

A suicidal model of capitalism threatens humanity, leading to war and fascism, as fossil fuel interests resist the transition to green energy.
#fossil-fuels
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

Colombia is transitioning away from fossil fuels, co-hosting a conference with the Netherlands to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels

A coalition of 54 countries aims to transition away from fossil fuels at the first conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Colombia convenes climate coalition of the willing' to break global fossil fuel deadlock

Colombia is hosting a global conference to transition away from fossil fuels amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

Sergio Guzman, a political risk analyst, stated that Mordisco's group is likely trying to demonstrate its capabilities to inflict serious damage and establish credibility with the next government.
US news
#bombing
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves at least 20 dead ahead of May elections

A weekend bombing in Colombia killed 20 and injured 36, marking a surge in violence ahead of presidential elections.
#venezuela
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
World news

Things are complicated': tense calm holds at Venezuela's border with Colombia after Maduro capture

US capture and rendition of Nicolás Maduro created border uncertainty as local troops maintain orders while regional leaders warn of sovereignty breaches and instability.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
World news

Colombia braces with alarm after Maduro's removal in Venezuela by US

US removal of Venezuelan leader Maduro risks ELN retaliation, border violence, and a mass refugee influx that could destabilize Colombia.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Colombia, Venezuela hold key talks in post-Maduro visit

Colombia and Venezuela agreed on military cooperation to combat crime along their shared border, focusing on illegal activities like drug trafficking and human trafficking.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Petro becomes first president to visit Venezuela since Maduro abduction

Colombian President Gustavo Petro meets Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez to discuss border security amid ongoing tensions and criminal activities.
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election

A highway bombing in Colombia's Cauca killed 19 and injured dozens, escalating violence ahead of the presidential election.
#bomb-attack
California
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Colombia highway bomb attack kills 19

A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia killed 19 and injured 38, attributed to drug lord Ivan Mordisco, a former FARC member.
California
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Colombia highway bomb attack kills 19

A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia killed 19 and injured 38, attributed to drug lord Ivan Mordisco, a former FARC member.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Colombia highway bomb attack kills 14

The explosion took place on the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio in the Cauca province, resulting in extensive damage to vehicles and a large crater in the highway.
California
Miami
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Suspect in slaying of Colombian presidential hopeful arrested in Argentina

A Colombian man, Brayan Ferney Cruz Castillo, has been arrested in Buenos Aires for his role in the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Colombia's history-making VP blames racism for four years of frustration

Francia Marquez becomes Colombia's first Black vice-president, highlighting systemic racism and exclusion faced by Black leaders in government.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Historic but not enough? Inside Gustavo Petro's antidrug strategy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intercepted record cocaine volumes, but faces pressure from the U.S. regarding drug policy effectiveness.
SF parents
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Colombia's Petro Forced to Seek Congressional Approval for Gambling VAT After Courts Block Emergency Decrees

Colombia's Constitutional Court declared President Petro's economic emergency decree unconstitutional, halting a 13-month effort to tax online gambling.
Madrid food
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Colombia approves cull of Pablo Escobar-legacy wild hippos

Colombia plans to cull up to 80 hippopotamuses to protect ecosystems and local communities from the invasive species.
#hippos
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Colombia responds to Ecuador's tariff hike with 100-percent import tax

Colombia's trade ministry has announced it will raise tariffs on neighbouring Ecuador to 100 percent from 30 percent, matching the rate Ecuador set a day earlier amid escalating trade and diplomatic spat.
Europe politics
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Where First Watch Sources Its Coffee - Tasting Table

First Watch sources coffee beans through Project Sunrise, fueled by a devoted collective called Mujeres en Café - Women in Coffee. Members are female coffee farmers whose roles stretch far beyond the fields and into the communities at large, serving as teachers, mothers, entrepreneurs, and pioneering leaders on multiple fronts.
Coffee
#ecuador
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% and deepens the trade war

Ecuador raised the security tax on Colombian imports from 50% to 100% due to national security concerns and drug trafficking issues.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia

Ecuador has increased tariffs on Colombia to 100% due to perceived inaction on drug trafficking and border security.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia amid tensions over the Jorge Glas corruption case and accusations of foreign interference.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

#MeToo movement brings wave of harassment claims across Colombia

Juanita Gomez and other journalists are sharing experiences of sexual harassment, leading to significant repercussions in Colombian media.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

James back with MLS club Minnesota after hospitalization

James Rodríguez has returned to Minnesota United FC for supervised training after recovering from severe dehydration.
Madrid food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

A trip to Colombia in my 20s turned into 8 years freelancing in South America. Here's what I'd do differently.

A transformative experience in Colombia led to a successful freelance writing career in Ecuador after careful planning and saving.
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Colombia 1-3 France: Doue brace secures win as Mbappe denied record-equalling goal - Soccer News

Desire Doue netted his first goals for the national team, scoring twice and leading France to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Colombia at Northwest Stadium.
Paris food
France politics
fromESPN
1 month ago

Colombia 1-3 France (Mar 29, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Désiré Doué scored twice as France defeated Colombia 3-1 in a friendly match, showcasing their squad depth with 11 changes from the previous game.
#france
Juventus
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Colombia 1-2 Croatia: Matanovic completes first-half comeback - Soccer News

Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Colombia in a friendly match, coming from behind after an early goal from Colombia.
#plane-crash
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Colombia military plane crashes while transporting troops

A Hercules C-130 military aircraft crashed in Colombia, resulting in 48 survivors among 125 passengers and crew, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Colombian military plane crashes with scores of soldiers on board, officials say

Scores of Colombian soldiers are feared dead after a military transport plane crashed during takeoff in the southern Amazon region.
#gustavo-petro
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

DEA names Colombian president 'priority target' as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

The president of Colombia has just been labeled a "priority target" for his alleged drug ties by the DEA | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Petro says Colombia cooperating with US despite insults, threats'

Gustavo Petro seeks open communication and continued US-Colombia cooperation on narcotics despite threats from Donald Trump and recent regional tensions.
World news
fromAxios
3 months ago

"Come get me": Colombian president's war of words with Trump escalates

Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned U.S. actions in Venezuela, warned against strikes and arrests, and faced public accusations from President Trump over cocaine trafficking.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

DEA names Colombian president 'priority target' as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers | Fortune

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is a 'priority target' of the U.S. DEA due to alleged ties to drug traffickers.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro denies links to drug traffickers amid US investigations into his campaign funding sources.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US probes Colombian president's alleged drug links reports

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under investigation by US prosecutors for alleged ties to drug traffickers.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

The president of Colombia has just been labeled a "priority target" for his alleged drug ties by the DEA | Fortune

Gustavo Petro is a 'priority target' for the DEA due to alleged ties to drug traffickers and ongoing investigations.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

In the cloud forest of Cali, birdsong becomes medicine

Colombia hosts over 1,900 bird species, nearly 20% of global bird diversity, with Valle del Cauca containing more species than all of North America combined.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I visited Colombia for the first time with my partner. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 4 things.

Colombia offers warm beaches and vibrant cities, but first-time visitors should plan itineraries more carefully and carry substantially more cash for small vendors and transport.
#cocaine
Travel
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'After health and personal setbacks, I left my dream job for a five-month solo backpacking trip'

Solo female traveller abandons journalism career for a bucket-list Colombian adventure, confronting safety fears, language barriers, and embracing local cultures while learning Spanish.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Minnesota in talks with Colombia star James Rodriguez - source

Minnesota United is in discussions with star Colombia forward James Rodríguez over a deal to sign the high-profile free agent, a source confirmed to ESPN. Rodríguez teased a move to an unspecified destination on Tuesday, posting a photo of himself sitting on a plane with the words, "Here we go." Minnesota's pursuit of Rodríguez was first reported by The Athletic. Rodríguez, 34, has been out of contract since December when his deal with Liga MX side León expired.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Report From the Progressive International's Nuestra Summit

"Don't go!" more than one voice could be heard shouting in the packed Teatro Colón on January 24. The plea was in response to Colombian senator María José Pizarro Rodríguez's declaration that Colombia's President Gustavo Petro would be traveling to the White House on February 3 "in an act of courage." While the popular Pacto Histórico senator was mostly met with cheers and chants of the Chilean protest song, " El pueblo unido jamás será vencido,"
World politics
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Massive Colombian Pension To Launch Bitcoin Fund For Clients

AFP Protección will launch a Bitcoin-exposed investment fund available only to qualified investors through personalized advisory, as a diversification option, not replacing core pension assets.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Listening Becomes a Threat

Deep, patient listening can disrupt coercive systems, change behavior before visible signs appear, and carries personal risk when engaging with criminal networks.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The faces of Venezuelan exile: The hope of returning is always there. Now it's a little closer'

Millions of Venezuelans fled repression and economic collapse, creating a diaspora that watches political events with mixed hope and uncertainty about returning.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

'Inevitably difficult'

On September 14, Alejandro Carranza, a 42-year-old fisherman, set out to sea from a remote town in La Guajira, Colombia's northernmost province, bordering Venezuela. It was an ordinary fishing trip, in search of tuna and marlin, said Leonardo Vega, a childhood friend and the president of the fishing association Carranza belonged to. But this time, Carranza never returned.
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World news
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

How Colombia's President Reached an Uneasy Detente with Donald Trump

Colombia's president condemned a U.S. military incursion into Venezuela, escalating bilateral tensions with insults, sanctions, and mobilization for national sovereignty rallies.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Colombian singer Yeison Jimenez among 6 dead after plane crash in central-eastern Colombia

BOGOTÁ -- A private plane crashed Saturday in central-eastern Colombia, killing all six people on board, including singer Yeison Jiménez, authorities confirmed. The video in the media player above is KABC's 24/7 streaming channel. The aircraft, registered as N325FA, crashed in the Paipa and Duitama area in the department of Boyacá, the Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. It was headed to Medellín.
World news
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Colombia cautiously prepares for a mass influx of Venezuelans following US attack

Colombia is preparing a three-phase contingency plan to respond to a possible mass migration from Venezuela, already hosting 2.8 million Venezuelans.
#us-foreign-policy
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

SheBelieves Cup: U.S. to play Canada, Colombia

All three of the U.S.'s opponents are ranked 30th or higher, with Argentina at No. 30, Canada at No. 10, and Colombia at No. 20. The U.S. women are ranked second behind Spain. Colombia was a finalist at the 2025 Copa América Feminina, having beaten Argentina in the semifinals via a penalty shootout following an epic 4-4 draw.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Colombian minister warns of military response to any foreign aggression'

Colombia's Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio has warned that her country would answer any breach of its sovereignty with a military response, in the wake of threats from United States President Donald Trump. At a news conference on Tuesday, Villavicencio underscored that, under international law, countries have the right to self-defence should they be attacked. list of 3 itemsend of list If such aggression were to occur, the military must defend the national territory and the country's sovereignty, she said.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

You're Next! Trump Threatens Colombia's Sick' President His Days Are Numbered After Maduro's Capture

Colombia is very sick too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States,
World politics
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Pablo Escobar's hippos: A serious environmental problem, 40 years on

Colombia faces an expanding invasive hippopotamus population from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, posing human safety, ecological, and management challenges that remain unresolved.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Colombian rebels warn civilians of military drills amid imperialist' Trump threats

Colombia's ELN ordered a 72-hour civilian stay-at-home for military exercises in response to perceived U.S. intervention threats tied to anti-narcotics rhetoric.
#us-military-strikes
World news
fromAol
4 months ago

These Are the Top 10 Digital Nomad Spots in the World, According to Google

Colombia tops 2026 digital nomad destinations with a two-year nomad visa, low living costs, and varied attractions despite a Level 3 travel advisory.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Family of Colombian fisherman killed in U.S. boat strike files complaint alleging murder

A Colombian fisherman, Alejandro Carranza, was killed in a U.S. strike; his family alleges extrajudicial killing and filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission.
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Family of Colombian Man Killed in Boat Strike Files Complaint Against US

The family of a Colombian man believed to be killed by a strike on a boat in September has filed a human rights complaint against the United States, saying that the attack was "murder" and that he was denied the right to due process. The family believes that Colombian citizen Alejandro Carranza Medina, who was 42 years old, was killed on September 15, 2025, in the second of the publicly announced boat strikes.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Colombia's president warns Trump: Do not wake the jaguar' with threats of military strikes

Colombian president warns that threats to national sovereignty over anti-narcotics operations risk war, as the US threatens military strikes against drug-producing countries including Colombia.
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 months ago

How Trash In Colombia Is Now Mining Bitcoin Cheaper Than Anywhere In America

Colombian Bitcoin and crypto mining company Horeb Energy reveals 2.5 cents per kWh of green biogas energy in the North Santander region of the Latin American country. The company has achieved energy prices 50% lower than the North American average of 3.5 to 6 cents per kwh for Bitcoin mining operations, through a strategic alliance with multinational energy company Veolia. Authorized in 1853 by Napoleon III to help build out public water works infrastructure in France, Veolia is a global leader in environmental services focused on water, waste, and energy solutions. Today in Norte de Santander, Colombia, the company operates critical facilities dedicated to biogas valorization and solid waste management - a common problem in Colombia and Latin America in general, known for massive landfills. Veloia also operates the "Centro Inteligente de Gestión Ecológica" - CIGE Guayabal landfill, a pioneer in biogas systems development in the region.
Environment
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Family of Colombian fisherman killed in strike in the Caribbean files formal complaint against US

Alejandro Carranza's family filed the first IACHR complaint alleging U.S. military strikes killed him and other civilians in Caribbean drug-running boat attacks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint

The IACHR, part of the Organization of American States, is designed to promote and protect human rights in the Western Hemisphere. The US is a member, and in March the Trump administration's state department wrote: The United States is pleased to be a strong supporter of the IACHR and is committed to continuing support for the Commission's work and its independence. Preserving the IACHR's autonomy is a pillar of our human rights policy in the region.
World news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Warns Latin American Narco-Terrorists' He Will Attack on Land' On Top of Boat Strikes

President Donald Trump warned suspected Latin American drug dealers that U.S. forces will attack them on land as well as at sea.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Busted in plot to import cocaine to San Jose, grandpa blames left-wing guerrilla fighters

Jose Julian Toro-Marin accepted to smuggle 22 kilograms of cocaine after receiving a $100,000 extortion threat and was sentenced to four years in federal prison.
#child-recruitment
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Colombia hails historic blow' after largest cocaine bust in a decade

Colombian authorities seized 14 tonnes of cocaine at Buenaventura port, preventing distribution of 35 million doses worth over $388m.
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