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Colombia's Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo Dies at 69 Due To COVID-19

Colombia's Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo, 69, died in the hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19. President Ivan Duque had a televised address on Tuesday announcing the death of the defense minister.

Colombia Ready to Rollout COVID-19 Vaccine Once Doses Arrive in the Country

Jan 21, 2021 07:58 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Colombia's Ministry of Health officials said that they are ready to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccines once the shots arrive in the country.

Pablo Escobar's Hippos Poisoning Colombia's Waterways, Wildlife With 'Toxic' Urine

Jan 20, 2021 07:06 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

About 100 hippos of the descendants of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar's former pets are now invading Colombia's waterways and poisoning wildlife with their toxic urine and feces, scientists said.

Colombia is Considering Legalizing, Subsidizing Massive Cocaine Industry

Dec 07, 2020 03:00 AM EST By D. Cruz

Colombian Senator Iván Marulanda said the state should start considering ways to legalize cocaine and allow distribution to users as his proposed bill to do so moves along Colombia's congress.

Andres Arellano says, he has cared about helping out the nation that he said, ‘took in my family.’

Young Latino Inspires Groups to Aid Colombia

Jun 10, 2020 02:27 AM EDT By Olive Marie

Col5Vid, or "Colombia Sin COVID," which means "Colombia without COVID-19" is among the most dynamic charity groups in Colombia today.

Second Epidemic: Dengue Outbreak Ravages Across Latin America Amid COVID-19 Crisis

May 14, 2020 08:05 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Certain countries in the Americas are now facing another deadly epidemic amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Facts About Colombia You Need to Learn Before Visiting It After the Coronavirus Pandemic

May 12, 2020 01:14 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Learn about these facts before planning a trip to Colombia after the coronavirus pandemic.

Venezuelan security forces boats are seen, after Venezuela's government announced a failed ‘mercenary’ incursion, in Macuto, Venezuela.

8 People Killed on Coast After Attack of Mercenaries, Says Venezuela

May 04, 2020 02:00 PM EDT By Olive Marie

The Venezuelan government said it foiled a marine invasion by the "terrorist mercenaries" who tried to enter the country via speedboats from nearby Colombia. As a result, eight people were killed, and two apprehended.

How Wheelchair Tennis Star, Angelica Bernal Envisions the Sport in Colombia

Apr 27, 2020 08:23 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Angelica Bernal, also known as the wheelchair tennis player has recently shared her vision for the sport's growth in her homeland, Colombia after operating her own tennis school in the country.

How Are Latin America’s Largest Nations During This Difficult Time?

Apr 23, 2020 01:20 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Here are Latin America's largest nations and how they implement various measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Hail Lucifer Morningstar: An Inside Look Into Colombia's Templo de Lucifer

Apr 22, 2020 02:13 PM EDT By Danielle Ong

Rozo, a Colombian man, claimed to be the very Son of the devil, establishing what others now know as the Templo de Lucifer.

The Unseen Truth About Colombia: Where People Trade Cocaine for Food

Apr 17, 2020 09:00 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

A large number of Colombian farmers and their families depend on cocaine production for their daily needs. In some areas, it's the only currency.

Solidarity Menu: Restaurant Owner Offers Free Meals to the Poor

Apr 03, 2020 07:10 AM EDT By Neil P.

A Colombian restaurant owner along with his differently-abled employees offers free meals in the tough neighborhoods of Bogota where families do not eat for days.