Shakira's on-going success leads to Billboard 2023 Latin Issue cover
The Colombian artist is the cover of Billboard's 2023 Latin Issue. The global artist has had a phenomenal year with the release of her two singles.
Colombia's EMC Rebels Call Off 'Actions' After Bomb Blasts
The announcement came just hours after a car bomb exploded outside a police station, injuring five civilians, in Jamundi in the Valle del Cauca department
Colombia Launches New Promotional Slogan At Times Square
"Colombia is in permanent evolution and international visitors have made us a trending destination," the President of ProColombia, the promotion agency of the country, Carmen Caballero said.
Colombia Hit By Massive Cyber Attack; Over 50 Government, Private Websites Affected
The cyberattack reportedly affected 762 companies across Latin America, including those in Argentina, Panama and Chile.
Larger than Life: Colombian Artist Fernando Botero, the Hard-Working Master, Dies at 91
Lina Botero, the artist's daughter, announced that her father passed away in Monaco at the age of 91, due to complications of pneumonia.
Colombia Deadliest Country For Green Activists In 2022: Report
Latin America again bore the brunt of the murders, including 39 killings across the vast Amazon rainforest, a vital carbon sink facing widespread destruction at a time the world is grappling to curb climate change.
Colombia Sets New Cocaine Production Record: UN Report
The new numbers came out a day after Colombia's first-ever leftist president Gustavo Petro and his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized the "failed" US-led so-called "war on drugs."
Father Of Colombian Children Rescued In Jungle Charged With Sexual Abuse
During judicial proceedings, the Colombian Prosecutor's Office accused Manuel Ranoque of "abusing his stepdaughter" Lesly since she was 10 years old.
Delight And Dismay As Colombia's Petro Marks One Year In Office
One year after Gustavo Petro became Colombia's first left-wing president, the country is as polarized as ever, with his successes overshadowed by corruption scandals and persistent insecurity.
Colombian Landslide: Desperate Search For Survivors Amid Devastating Mudslide
The incident occurred southeast of the capital, Bogotá, after torrential rains caused nearby rivers to overflow on Monday.
Three Latin Music Genres That We Can All Enjoy
Latin music from everywhere is the product of a mix, manifesting African, Indian, and Spanish elements, creating sound and flavor.
Controversy Erupts As Colombian President Allows Hollywood To Portray Miracle Jungle Survivor Kids' Story
More than 13 Hollywood production companies have been trying to negotiate with the families of the children to tell their story.
Three Books to Learn More About the History of Latin America
Reading is the encounter with the thoughts of others, with their letters and their feelings. Reading is a journey through time.
Colombia Awards Medals To Rescuers For Saving Children Lost 40 Days In Jungle
President Petro acknowledged that the children's survival was made possible by their reliance on "ancestral" knowledge.
Thousands Of Anti-Government Demonstrators Take To Streets In Colombia
Thousands of people marched through Colombia's major cities on Tuesday to protest reforms pushed by the government of President Gustavo Petro.
Colombian Children Safely Found, Efforts Shift To Locate Missing Dog
Missing indigenous children found in Colombia, attention turns to the search for rescue dog Wilson.
Incredible Survival: Four Children's Miraculous 40-Day Journey In Colombian Jungle
Expressing profound gratitude, the children's family conveyed heartfelt appreciation to the army for persisting in their search against all odds.
Discovery Of Footprints Brings Hope For Children In Colombian Plane Crash
On Monday, search teams found what they believe to be a footprint in the mud, seemingly belonging to a child.
Investigation Of Colombian Plane Crash Yields New Leads In Quest To Locate Missing Children
New evidence discovered during the investigation of the Colombian plane accident provides valuable leads in the ongoing search for the missing children.
Alvaro Uribe, Ex President Of Colombia, Could Go On Trial In Witness Tampering Case
To counter allegations of his affiliation with right-wing paramilitaries, Alvaro Uribe faced an investigation for potential witness tampering.
Ceasefire With Dissident FARC Rebels Suspended, Says Colombian President
The left-wing rebel organization EMC-FARC's murder of four indigenous teens catalyzed the suspension.
Colombian President Retracts Claim 4 Missing Children Found Alive In Amazon After Plane Crash
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Twitter that the military conducted "arduous search efforts" before discovering the kids.
Colombian Children Found Alive In Jungle Weeks After Plane Crash
Four children were found alive in the south of the country more than two weeks after the plane they were traveling crashed in the jungle.
Summit On Venezuela Marks Positive Step But Quick Fix To Crisis Unlikely
The conference this week, however, was unable to provide a clear plan for restarting negotiations with Mexico, which have been dormant since late last year.
US To Open New Migrant Processing Centers In Colombia And Guatemala
Numerous new avenues for legal immigration will be opened, and regional centers will handle hundreds of claims each month.
Nine Colombian Soldiers Killed In Attack Apparently By ELN Rebels
At least nine Colombian soldiers were killed in an attack for which ELN rebels have been blamed.
Protesters Demand Bull-Fighting Ban In Colombia
Senator and activist Andrea Padilla joined the protesters and claimed that landlords were pushing for support of bullfighting.
At Least 11 Killed In Colombia Coal Mine Gas Blast
In Colombia, fatal incidents occur often in the coal and gold mines, typically at unlicensed or unofficial enterprises that lack adequate safety precautions.
Gustavo Petro Government Announces Plans To Reduce Forced Eradication Efforts To Curb Coca
The Colombian National Police announced on Tuesday a reduction of coca crop eradication for this year, as the administration of Gustavo Petro continues its shift in its anti-drug policies.
Colombia Discussing Halt In Searching For Fossil Fuels In Attempt To Focus On Green Energy
The Colombian government made an announcement on Thursday that the country will not be giving new oil exploration contracts to companies in an effort to invest in "greener energy."