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Colombia Court Says 10 Military Members Killed More Than 100 Civilians

A court in Colombia has accused 10 military members and a civilian of being involved in the forced disappearance of 24 people and murdering at least 120.

Colombia Offers Nearly $800,000 Reward After President Ivan Duque's Helicopter Was Attacked

Colombia Offers Nearly $800,000 Reward In Connection to the Attack to President Ivan Duque's Helicopter

Jun 27, 2021 09:16 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The government of Colombia offered a reward amounting to nearly $800,000, in exchange for the information on the attack of President Ivan Duque's helicopter.

Colombia President Ivan Duque’s Helicopter Hit by Gunfire Near Venezuela Border

Jun 26, 2021 12:28 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque was hit by gunfire while the aircraft was flying near the border with Venezuela on Friday.

Copa America: Bolivia and Chile Announces More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff, Amid Tournament

Copa America 2021: Bolivia and Chile Announce More COVID-19 Positive Football Players, Staff Amid Tournament

Jun 17, 2021 08:55 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

More COVID positive patients rise, related to Copa America, as Bolivia and Chile announced cases from their team.

36 Wounded in Colombia's Car Bomb Explosions at Military Base

Jun 17, 2021 03:13 AM EDT By Mary Webber

At least 36 people were injured in Colombia after car bomb explosions took place at a military base near the country's border with Venezuela on Tuesday.

Colombian Superstar Karol G Unveils 2021 U.S. Concert Tour Dates

Jun 15, 2021 12:47 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Colombian reggaeton superstar Karol G unveiled her 2021 concert tour dates in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Cocaine Production Increases Despite Coca Crop Region Cut

Jun 10, 2021 08:41 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The government of Colombia shrunk the land surface under coca cultivation by seven percent in 2020, but the country remained the largest cocaine producer in the world, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) stated in their report, Wednesday.

Colombia Protest 2021: Demonstrators Continue to Grapple With Police Brutality and Economic Fallout

May 27, 2021 11:21 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Colombia's mass protests rumble on into their second month as protesters continue to face police brutality while economic fallout in the country persists.

Colombia Protests: Shortages Emerge in Cali as Demonstrations Enter Third Week

May 13, 2021 11:24 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Colombia protests that stemmed from a tax reform proposal have now entered their third week, resulting in fuel and food shortages in the city of Cali.

Amid Mass Protests, Colombia Braces for More COVID Infections

May 12, 2021 02:29 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Colombia's mass protests are seen to continue for days even after its government had already withdrawn a proposed tax reform.

Cali Becomes Center of Unrest in Ongoing Colombia Mass Protests

May 11, 2021 01:35 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, emerged as the epicenter of the deadly demonstrations as mass protests in the country continued.

Colombia Mass Protests Continue, Police Deploy Tear Gas

May 06, 2021 12:05 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Mass protests in Colombia continued despite Pres. Ivan Duque withdrawing the proposed tax reform and a week of deadly clashes between demonstrators and police.