Environmentalists in Latin America Are More at Risk of Murder Than Any Other Region, New Report Shows

Environmentalists in Latin America Are More at Risk of Murder Than Any Other Region, New Report Shows

A new report by the advocacy group Global Witness revealed that environmentalists from Latin America were at risk of murder more than any other region.
Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Colombia as a "promising partner of Russia in Latin America," adding that his country is interested in maintaining friendly relations with Colombians.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Says His Country Agrees to Be 'Guarantor' of Colombia Peace Negotiations With ELN Rebels

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Says His Country Agrees to Be 'Guarantor' of Colombia Peace Negotiations With ELN Rebels

Colombia will be conducting peace talks with the ELN rebel group, and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said his government will act as a "guarantor" between the two sides.
Colombia: 7 Police Officers Killed in Ambush After President Gustavo Petro Called for Peace

Colombia: 7 Police Officers Killed in Ambush After President Gustavo Petro Called for Peace

Even though a former leftist rebel is now sitting as the duly-elected president of Colombia, the country still has rebellions going all around. Now, the country has suffered its deadliest ambush since former rebel Gustavo Petro came into office.
Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

The new leftist government of Colombia is planning an overhaul of the policy concerning illegal drugs but said this will not include legalizing cocaine.
Colombia's New First Lady Veronica Alcocer: Get to Know President Gustavo Petro's Wife

Colombia's New First Lady Veronica Alcocer: Get to Know President Gustavo Petro's Wife

Colombia President Gustavo Petro and his wife, Veronica Alcocer, had been together for almost 20 years. Get to know the new first lady of the Andean country.
Colombia:  Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a ‘Failure'

Colombia: Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a 'Failure'

Colombia's new president Gustavo Petro has issued calls for a new strategy when addressing the drug trafficking issue in the country, adding that the war on drugs was a failure.
Colombia: Top 5 Tourist Destinations You Certainly Want to Visit

Colombia: Top 5 Tourist Destinations You Certainly Want to Visit

Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America. From lush jungles to beautiful beaches, from beautiful Spanish-era churches to former abodes of infamous drug lords, the country has a lot to offer for travelers.
Colombia Mudslides Kill 5, Including 3 Children in Rural Elementary School

Colombia Mudslides Kill 5, Including 3 Children in Rural Elementary School

Colombia has been suffering from a series of mudslides recently, and these incidents have already killed five people, including three children.
Colombia: 5 Mouthwatering Colombian Dishes You Need to Try

Colombia: 5 Mouthwatering Colombian Dishes You Need to Try

While Colombia is known more for its coffee, the food scene in the country is no slouch either. Here are five examples of food that will surely make your mouth water.
Colombia Still Produces High Amount of Cocaine – U.S. Study

Colombia Still Produces High Amount of Cocaine – U.S. Study

The White House has released the results of a new study they conducted about cocaine production in Colombia. The study claimed that the illegal substance is still being produced in the South American country at near record levels in 2021.
Colombia: 10 Dead as FARC Camp Bombed by Colombian Police, Military During Operation Targeting Ivan Mordisco

Colombia: 10 Dead as FARC Camp Bombed by Colombian Police, Military During Operation Targeting Ivan Mordisco

The camp of Colombia's rebel group FARC has been "bombed" during a joint operation by Colombian police and military, killing at least 10 people.
Colombia: Celebrity Designer Nancy Gonzalez Arrested for Smuggling Crocodile Handbags

Colombia: Celebrity Designer Nancy Gonzalez Arrested for Smuggling Crocodile Handbags

Colombia-born Nancy Gonzalez is one of the top handbag designers in the world. However, she was recently arrested in her hometown of Cali.
Colombia: Here Are 5 Aspects of Colombian Culture That We Love

Colombia: Here Are 5 Aspects of Colombian Culture That We Love

Let's take a look at five of Colombia's many cultural aspects that have made itself known to the world.
Colombia: Prison Riot Fire Kills 51, Injures 30 Others

Colombia: Prison Riot Fire Kills 51, Injures 30 Others

A fire that started amid a prison riot in a Colombia jail killed over 50 people and injured 30 on Tuesday.
Colombia's President-Elect, Gustavo Petro, Vows to Protect Amazon Rainforest

Colombia's President-Elect Gustavo Petro Vows to Protect Amazon Rainforest

Colombia's President-elect Gustavo Petro vows to safeguard the Amazon Rainforest in the light of its destruction.
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