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Victor Escobar Becomes First Person in Colombia Without Terminal Illness to Die by Legal Euthanasia

Colombian Victor Escobar was the first person in Colombia without any terminal illness to die legally from euthanasia, his lawyer said.

Colombian Ex-Soldier Charged in U.S. Over Killing of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise

Jan 06, 2022 02:24 AM EST By Joshua Summers

The U.S. announced that a former Colombian military officer has been charged in connection with the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise last July.

Washington Wizards Signs Contract With Jaime Echenique; To Be the First Colombian Player in NBA History

Dec 30, 2021 09:05 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Washington Wizards announced Jaime Echenique, the first Colombian to play in the NBA, singing into their team.

Colombian Drug Cartel Members Disguise as Farmworkers in New Zealand; Drug Traffickers Milk Cows, Feed Pigs to Hide International Operation

Nov 11, 2021 11:22 PM EST By Jess Smith

An alleged Colombian Drug Cartel in rural Canterbury was exposed after fifty kilograms of cocaine were seized in New Zealand and overseas as the 10-month police investigation dubbed Operation Mist ended with multiple arrests.

Anthony De Avila: 'El Pitufo' Becomes Latest Colombian Football Star Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Oct 07, 2021 09:48 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Nicknamed "El Pitufo," Colombian athlete Anthony de Avila became the latest football star arrested after being linked to drug trafficking.

Colombia Navy Seizes $60 Million Worth of Cocaine Found Inside a Semi-Submersible Vessel

Sep 03, 2021 05:46 AM EDT By Jess Smith

One of Colombia's Navy operations resulted in the seizure of 1.8 tonnes of cocaine being transported onboard a semi-submersible vessel in the south Pacific.

104-Year-Old Colombian Woman Contracts and Beats COVID Twice

104-Year-Old Colombian Woman Contracts, Beats COVID-19 Twice

Apr 08, 2021 02:54 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A 104-year-old Colombian woman received a standing ovation from hospital staff after defeating COVID-19 for a second time.

London Tower Fire: Colombian girl is missing

Jun 15, 2017 02:40 PM EDT By Stephanie Valenzuela

The Grenfell tower in London went up in flames on Tuesday night causing chaos and panic throughout the city in people searching for loved ones.

Cheeky Charity: Lingerie Company Launches Line to Help Impoverished Colombian Mothers

Apr 28, 2014 01:59 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Hand-harvested Peruvian Pima cotton panties, inspirational quotes printed on the interior, high quality and custom detail is what’s offered to buyers of Naja’s undergarments. Comfortable, high-quality fabric at comfortable prices; and that comfort trickles down to the Colombian mothers working behind the scenes, as the company helps to make their lives more pleasant.

Colombian Film Festival in NYC Gives Aspiring Colombian Filmmakers a Platform to Shine

Dec 21, 2013 01:27 PM EST By Melissa Castellanos

Colombians are a passionate group of people and their artistic talent is exploding on the film scene. The Colombian Film Festival in New York City aims to be a platform to showcase amazing Colombian talent here and abroad.