Colombia may have made it to the Copa America quarterfinals but few would consider the effort a success. If anything Colombia's campaign, which commenced with dreams of a championship run, ended in utter ignominy.
That embarrassment was highlighted by one statistic - one goal.
It will be Chile and Peru in the semifinals after the latter side took down Bolivia in rather assertive fashion.
In arguably the least interesting of the matchups in the quarterfinals (neither Bolivia or Peru could be considered a heavyweight side), Peru proved itself ready to join South America's elite with a convincing performance that was essentially over before the half-hour mark of the game.
The 3-1 win could have easily been a greater margin if not for some bad luck. Here are the major takeaways of Peru's big day.
The 2015 Copa America is nearing the semifinals where just four teams will be left. Argentina entered as the favorites, and they have to take care of business this year. Damon Salvadore explains why.
The 2015 Copa America has reached its playoff stage. Just eight teams remain for the chance to be named best national team in all of South America. Deserving teams remain, but only one can be crowned champion.
Who do you think will win it all?
Chile and Bolivia will play each other in a Copa America Group A game. This is a critical game as the winner could verty well win Group A. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner.
Mexico and Ecuador will play each other in a Copa America Group A game. This is a crucial game for both teams, because neither have a win so far. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner.
Several Latin American governments have been challenging various approaches to the war on drugs, traditionally pushed by the United States. Countries like Colombia, Chile, and Bolivia are "just saying no" to -- or at least severely modifying -- long held U.S. anti-drug strategies employed in the region like prohibition, the eradication of narcotics-producing crops, and presenting a unified militarized front against growers.
Argentina, Brazil, Spain and Mexico have all had tremendous appearances at the Oscars. But there are some other Latin American countries that have more moderate success at the Oscars. Those countries include Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.
