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Miss Universe Paulina Vega Forgets Words Mid-Sentence, Visits Colombia for New Fashion Campaign [Watch]

Beauty queen Paulina Vega forgets what she was going to say during and interview in her native Colombia.

Colombia-FARC Peace Talks: US Backs Colombian Plan for Peace Negotiation Time Limits

The U.S. supports the Colombian government's suggestion to establish deadlines and time limits for the peace negotations with FARC. The talks have been going on since the end of 2012.

A Year After His Death, Literary Giant Gabriel Garcia Marquez Celebrated in Mexico, Colombia, & Cuba

Friday marked the one-year anniversary of the death of the universally lauded native Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

MLB Stats, Standings & Leaders: Latino Players Lead League in Almost Every Statistical Category

The 2015 Major League Baseball season has begun. What was once America's past time is now looking like, Latin America's current time. At least one Latino player is leading the league in eight of the 10 major categories this season.

Colombian Attorney General Investigates 22 Generals 'False Positives' Scandal

Eduardo Montealegre,The Attorney General of Colombia, has announced that he is investigating 22 generals for their possible ties in the murder of civilians in a notorious scandal involving "false positives."

Military Scandal: US Troops Under Investigation After Allegedly Raping 54 Colombian Girls, Selling 'Films as Pornographic Material'

U.S. troops and contractors in Colombia have allegedly sexually abused dozens of girls, a non-governmental report explained. None of the accused or suspected have been charged or investigated.

Colombia and FARC Agree to Begin Mine Clearing

Within the next couple of weeks, landmine clearing will begin in two Colombian provinces after the government and the FARC reached an agreement.

Colombia vs Kuwait: Schedule, Stream, Predictions & Preview for International Soccer Friendly

Colombia and Kuwait will face off in an international exhibition soccer match. Latin Post previews the game, predicts a winner, and provides a game stream.

DEA Agents Accused of Attending Cartel-Sponsored 'Sex Parties'

A congressional committee is promising to look into allegation surrounding the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 10 of whose agents the Justice Department accuses of having attended "sex parties" organized by drug cartels in Colombia.

Colombia vs. Bahrain Preview, Predictions, Results: Will Radamel Falcao Regain Form for National Side?

Radamel Falcao will look to get back on track with Colombia's national side when the team takes on Bahrain in an international friendly.

La Liga Standings, News, Stats & Table: Real Madrid's Loss of James Rodriguez the Primary Reason for Slump in Spanish Premier League

Real Madrid is in a bit of a slump in the Spanish Premier League. They have dropped to second place in the standings, and fans are treating this like a crisis. Without a doubt the biggest reason Real Madrid has dropped their first place lead is because James Rodriguez hasn't been on the field.

Graffiti Latin America: Colombia Capital Embraces Graffiti, Has More Than 5,000 Large Paintings

In Colombia the populist form of artistic expression is seeing an increase. Murals have long been a preferred way for Latin American artists to voice their political opinions, and right now in Colombia, Colombia is seeing an increase in the populist form of artistic expression, according to The Associated Press.

Herbicide Used in US Anti-Drug Programs in Colombia Linked with Cancer - Report

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has reclassified the herbicide glyphosate, the world's most popular weed killer, as a carcinogen that poses a greater potential danger to industrial users than homeowners

Theft Sours Shakira's 'Pies Descalzos' Colombian School Foundation's Latest Opening

Pop superstar Shakira’s latest school funded by her Colombian non-profit organization “Pies Descalzos” has been robbed.

Colombia and Farc Peace Talks, Conflicts, History & News: South American Country Temporarily Halts Air Raids Against Rebel Group for a Month

Colombia's military will halt bombing raids against the FARC as Bogotá continues peace talks with the leftist guerilla. President Juan Manuel Santos said he had made the decision in response to commitments kept by the rebels.

South America's Cocaine Industry in on the Decline, Impacting the International Drug Market

South America's cocaine industry is losing speed, according to recent reports, which suggests Colombia and Peru has seen a decline in production.

Colombia's FARC Rebels Vow to Reject Peace Treaty

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia said Tuesday that they will not accept a peace treaty that would send insurgents to prison for fighting against something that they saw as an injustice, EFE reports.

Former Colombian Spy Chief Convicted: Maria del Pilar Hurtado Found Guilty of Spying, Sentence Coming Soon

Maria del Pilar Hurtado, who was once the head of Colombia's secret police, has been found guilty of spying on politicians, judges, and journalists as well.

Colombia Courts Uphold Same Sex Adoption Ruling: Gay Couples Can Only Adopt When One Parent 'Biologically Related' to Children

Same sex adoption in Colombia will remain the same since last year's ruling, in which it was decided that at least one of the parents must be biologically related to the child in question. However, the Colombian legislature can pass a law to change this.

Barcelona's Neymar Named Best Soccer Player in the World Among Players Under Age 25

Neymar is one of the rising young Latino athletes in sports today. ESPNFC has listed their top 25 soccer players under the age 25, and the Brazilian striker was No. 1. Who do you think is the best soccer player in the world under the age of 25?

Colombia and Farc Peace Talks, Conflicts, History & News: Rebels to Discharge Child Soldiers Younger Than 15

Ivan Marquez, the leader of Colombia's largest rebel group Farc, has just announced his organization will discharge all fighters who under the age of 15.
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