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Colombia has declared three days of national mourning following a devastating earthquake that has killed 216 people and left thousands injured, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in the country's west. The government announced the mourning period on Wednesday as emergency crews remained......
A rescued baby hippopotamus belonging to the descendants of Pablo Escobar's infamous wild herd has died in Colombia after veterinarians were unable to reverse the severe health problems it suffered before being brought into care. The calf, estimated to be around two weeks old, was discovered alone......
Colombian superstar Shakira has looked back on her experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as a unique moment filled with unforgettable memories, from her halftime performance to the worldwide success of the official anthem. Speaking to People, the singer said the competition......
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on anti-narcotics efforts and strained bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Colombian government. The discussion centered on Colombia’s ongoing campaign to......
Relations between Morocco and Colombia may enter a new phase of development. The elected Colombian president, Abelardo De La Espriella, praised the congratulatory message sent by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of his election, viewing it as a strong signal in favor of deepening ties between the two......
Preliminary results from Colombia’s presidential runoff election indicate that conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is leading his rival, left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, in a closely contested and highly polarized vote that reflects deep political divisions across the country. With......
Authorities in Colombia have arrested the brother of a well-known Ecuadorian drug trafficking leader in a joint operation involving security forces from both countries, according to statements from Ecuador’s Interior Ministry. The arrested individual, identified as Javier Macías and known......
In Colombia’s heated presidential race, political tensions have taken an unusual turn as left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda accused his right-wing rival, Abelardo de la Espriella, of appropriating the national football team’s jersey for political gain. Speaking after the first round of voting,......
Human Rights Watch has alleged that a security company based in United Arab Emirates recruited former Colombian soldiers to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. According to a report released by the human rights organization, Colombian private military contractors......
At least nine miners have died following a powerful explosion in a coal mine in central Colombia. The incident occurred in the municipality of Sutatausa, a mining area located not far from the capital, Bogotá. Workers trapped underground Authorities reported that the explosion, believed to have......
Colombian and Ecuadorian authorities are jointly investigating a border incident after explosions at cocaine laboratories near the frontier killed at least 14 people in January, according to Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sanchez. The inquiry comes amid accusations from Colombian President......
The president of Gustavo Petro has urged the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to distance himself politically from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Colombian leader made the remarks during a funeral ceremony held in Chicago for prominent......
A possible bullet impact has been discovered on the fuselage of an aircraft operated by American Airlines following a flight between Medellín, Colombia, and Miami, prompting safety inspections and an official investigation into the incident. According to airline officials, the damage......
