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Colombian Officials Bust Underage Prostitution Ring With Help of Filmmakers

Colombian officials announce break-up of underage prostitution ring, aided by filmmakers Colombian officials rescued 55 sex-trafficking victims and announced the arrest of 11 suspects in three cities Tuesday.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Visits Colombia, Chile and Peru

Secretary Hagel visited Colombia and Chile to express U.S. support both countries and then will attend a conference of regional defense ministers in Peru.

James Rodriguez Instagram: See the Colombian World Cup Star's 10 Best Images

James Rodriguez Instagram is full of personal and sweet moments. Colombian James Rodriguez was thrust into stardom by his World Cup performance. He was named People En Español sexiest man and was recruited to Real Madrid, so it's not doubt that it has been a good year for him.

Hispanic Heritage Month & Latin Social Media Wrap Up: How Angelique Boyer, William Levy & Sebastián Rulli Show Love For Latin America

On social media, celebrities can't help sharing about where they are from. Although we're in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month, many Latino celebrities don't wait until then to spread love for their Latin American country.

Oscar 2015 Predictions, Best Foreign Film: Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil & Panama Submit Films

A number Latin American countries have recently named their official Oscar selections making the race even more exciting and competitive.

Spain Returns Almost 700 Pre-Columbian Artifacts to Colombia

After eleven years in Spain, more than 600 artifacts return to Colombia, having been smuggled out by drug cartels.

Sofia Vergara Named Highest Paid TV Actress: Forbes

Forbes released the numbers Wednesday from its annual roster of the highest paid actors and actresses on U.S. television and for the third consecutive year Sofia Vergara took the number one spot. Vergara left the rest of the big female names in Hollywood’s high income game several million times over.

Bullfighting News: Bogota Court Lifts Ban on Bullfighting Until Month

Bogota allowed to hold traditional bullfighting until March, Colombian court rules Colombia's highest court ruled Tuesday that it would rescind a ban, after two months and a hunger strike, on bullfighting in the nation's capital.

Colombian Officials to Fight Cybercrime in Eastern Europe

Colombian officials sent on two-year training against cybercrime in eastern Europe Nine government officials from Colombia are headed to Estonia to learn about cyber defense training, according to Colombia Reports.

Colombia Gold Mining: Nation Shuts Down Another Illegal Mine

Colombia shuts down another illegal gold mine, an industry that is about 63% of total mining in the country

Colombian Soccer Player James Rodriguez Models in 'J10 James' Underwear

James Rodriguez has landed himself a fashion campaign. James Rodriguez is following in Cristiano Ronaldo's and David Beckham's footsteps: The Colombian soccer player has landed himself a fashion campaign, as the face of Bronzini Black, notes Colombia Reports.

2014 US Open Update: A Look at Latino Tennis Players Thriving As Field Dwindles

The 2014 U.S. Open Championship is underway in Queens, New York City. The best tennis players from around the world are featured in this event. After two rounds of play, Colombian-born players are among the most successful.

Peruvian Authorities Seize Record Six Tons of Cocaine Found in Coal Shipment

Peruvian authorities seize record amount of cocaine - six tons- hidden in coal shipment Peruvian authorities seized a record of more than six tons of cocaine from a Mexican cartel Tuesday, according to Bio Bio Chile.

John Velasquez, Last Surviving Hitman for Pablo Escobar, Released From Prison in Colombia

Last surviving hitman for notorious druglord Pablo Escobar released from prison in Colombia Tuesday A former hitman for notorious drug trafficker Pablo Escobar was released amid high security Tuesday in Colombia, despite protests from victims, the Associated Press reported.

Colombia: Smuggling Continues to Bleed Country's Coffers

Colombia says smuggling continues to bleed the country's coffers Despite jersey sales during the World Cup being a success for official seller Adidas, Colombia says there were millions more untaxed units sold.

PETA Tells Matadors on Hunger Strike Over Bogotá, Colombia Bullfighting Ban to Get New Jobs, Suggests Floral Industry

Some Colombian bullfighters have been engaging in a hunger strike in hopes of getting their jobs back after a bullfighting ban, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is suggesting a different solution. The animal rights group has offered to train the matadors to find new jobs.

Colombia, Nicaragua Continue Maritime Border Dispute

Colombia's president, Juan Manuel Santos, announced his country's opposition to Nicaragua's lawsuit and has filed its own counter-suit.

Colombia: Bullfighters Go on Hunger Strike to Protest Ban

The country's constitutional court will decide in the coming weeks if the ban is overturned, until then seven bullfighters continue their hunger strike.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Backs Medicinal Marijuana

Legislation has been introduced that would legalize pot of medicinal and therapeutic use Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday backed legislation that would legalize medicinal marijuana in his country with a long history of drugs, The Associated Press reported.

Juanes World Tour Dates & Cities Pay Homage to His Native Colombia with Free 'Loco de Amor' Concerts in Unexpected Cities

Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Juanes is "crazy in love," or "loco de amor" with his native Colombia and its people -- and he's showing his affection and gratitude with the announcement of his world tour, as well as free "Loco de Amor Por Colombia" concerts in different parts of his homeland that aren't part of the typical touring circuit.

Venezuela Deploys 17,000 Troops to Colombian Border

The Venezuelan border with Colombia will close every night this month to try to curb smuggling The Venezuelan government has deployed 17,000 troops to the country's border with Colombia in an anti-smuggling operation that will close the border each night for the next month, BBC reported.
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