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Colombia: Brother of Powerful Senator Pleads Guilty to Drug Smuggling Charge in US

Alvaro Cordoba, the brother of a powerful senator back in Cordoba, has pleaded guilty on Tuesday, admitting to federal narcotics charges as he tried to help smuggle drugs to New York.
Shakira's Bronze Statue Unveiled in Barranquilla, Colombia

Shakira's Bronze Statue Unveiled in Barranquilla, Colombia

Colombian singer Shakira, a Grammy-winning artist and one of the world's top-selling musicians, has been honored with a giant bronze statue in her hometown of Barranquilla. The statue depicts her in her famous belly-dancing pose.
Colombia: ELN Rebels Say They Will Stop Kidnapping for Ransom

Colombia: ELN Rebels Say They Will Stop Kidnapping for Ransom

Colombia's ELN rebel group, which sparked controversy by kidnapping the father of a national football star, announced on Sunday its commitment to cease kidnappings for ransom.
Colombia Probes Death of Hmong American Comedian and Activist Tou Ger Xiong

Colombia Probes Death of Hmong American Comedian and Activist Tou Ger Xiong

Colombia authorities are probing the suspected kidnapping and murder of a Hmong American comedian and activist found dead on Monday in Medellín's northern city.
Colombia: ELN Frees Luis Diaz's Father

Colombia: ELN Frees Luis Diaz's Father

The father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz was released on Thursday by members of a guerrilla group who had kidnapped him in northern Colombia. This development brings an end to the 12-day ordeal for the family.
Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos Will Be Culled in Colombia

Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos Will Be Culled in Colombia

Pablo Escobar's infamous cocaine hippos may have become a tourist attraction of sorts in Colombia, but the government has decided to cull some of these dangerous creatures.
Colombia Government Confirms ELN Rebels Kidnap Luis Diaz Father

Colombia Government Confirms ELN Rebels Kidnap Luis Diaz's Father

The Colombia government says that the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz was kidnapped by left-wing rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN).
Colombia: Liverpool Player Luis Diaz Father Still Missing After Kidnapping Incident

Colombia: Liverpool Player Luis Diaz's Father Still Missing After Kidnapping Incident

Liverpool confirmed an "ongoing situation" with Luis Díaz's family, as reports indicate that his parents were kidnapped in Colombia. His mother has been rescued, but his father is still missing.
The 5 Most Infamous Serial Killers From Colombia

The 5 Most Infamous Serial Killers From Colombia

It may not seem like it, but Colombia has actually produced a lot of serial killers, with three of them becoming some of the most infamous in the world.
Colombia Launches Peace Talks with Largest Group of Ex-FARC Rebels, Signs 3-Month Ceasefire

Colombia Launches Peace Talks with Largest Group of Ex-FARC Rebels, Signs 3-Month Ceasefire

Colombia has declared a three-month ceasefire with the largest group of former FARC rebels who have become dissidents, marking the formal start of peace talks to end their involvement in the nearly six-decade-long internal armed conflict.
Colombia: Serial Killer Known as 'The Beast,' Who Killed 190 Children, Dies Inside a Hospital

Colombia: Serial Killer Known as 'The Beast,' Who Killed 190 Children, Dies Inside a Hospital

Colombia is no stranger to serial killers, and one of its most infamous, Luis Alfredo Garavito, nicknamed “The Beast,” has now passed away inside a hospital.
Colombia Government Issues Apology Over Extrajudicial Killings of 19 Civilians Falsely Accused as Rebels

Colombia Government Issues Apology Over Extrajudicial Killings of 19 Civilians Falsely Accused as Rebels

The government of Colombia, led by Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, issued a long-awaited apology to the relatives of 19 young civilians killed in extrajudicial killings between 2004 and 2008.
Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, Colombia's Clan del Golfo, Sanctioned by US Government Over Fentanyl

Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, Colombia's Clan del Golfo, Sanctioned by US Government Over Fentanyl

The US Treasury announced a new wave of sanctions targeted at criminal organizations responsible for fentanyl production, These sanctions mainly targeted the Sinaloa Cartel of Mexico and the Clan del Golfo of Colombia.
Colombia President's Son, Nicolas Petro, To Stand on Trial Over Money Laundering

Colombia President's Son, Nicolas Petro, To Stand on Trial Over Money Laundering

Nicolas Petro Burgos, the eldest son of Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is set to face trial on charges of alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Colombia: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Shakes Bogota, 1 Dead

Colombia: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Shakes Bogota, 1 Dead

A powerful earthquake struck the Colombian capital, Bogota, on Thursday, causing sirens to sound and brief moments of panic. Tragically, a woman lost her life after jumping from a building.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Colombia's Next Game, Opponent After Historic Win vs. Jamaica

FIFA Women's World Cup: Colombia's Next Game, Opponent After Historic Win vs. Jamaica

Jamaica's historic World Cup run ended, but this also means that Colombia continues in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Panama Slams Colombia Over Inaction in Stemming the Flow of Migrants at the Darien Gap

Panama Slams Colombia Over Inaction in Stemming the Flow of Migrants at the Darien Gap

More and more migrants from South America are crossing the Darien Gap, a dangerous jungle between Colombia and Panama, in record numbers.
Colombia: President Gustavo Petro's Son Gets Conditional Freedom While Under Investigation

Colombia: President Gustavo Petro's Son Gets Conditional Freedom While Under Investigation

Nicolas Petro, accused of receiving illicit funds during his father's 2022 election campaign, has been released on the condition that he remains in Colombia and refrains from engaging in any political activities.
Colombia Reaches FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16: Game Schedule, Next Opponent, and More

Colombia Reaches FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16: Game Schedule, Next Opponent, and More

Colombia topped the FIFA Women's World Cup’s Group H with two wins and a loss to Morocco. In a historic moment for Moroccan football, the national women's team, known as the Atlas Lionesses, secured a remarkable 1-0 victory against Colombia, propelling them into the last 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup, per Al Jazeera.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro's Son Arrested in Money Laundering Probe

Colombia President Gustavo Petro's Son Arrested in Money Laundering Probe

Colombia President Gustavo Petro son, Nicolas Petro, has been arrested as part of an investigation related to money laundering and illicit enrichment.
FIFA Women's World Cup Round-Up: Brazil, Colombia, Philippines Secure First Wins, USA Stays Dominant

FIFA Women's World Cup Round-Up: Brazil, Colombia, Philippines Secure First Wins, USA Stays Dominant

The biggest women's soccer tournament in the world continues in New Zealand and Australia with teams from the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, and the USA notching some big wins.
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