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Colombia President Gustavo Petro's Son Arrested in Money Laundering Probe

Colombia President Gustavo Petro's Son Nicolas Petro Arrested After Allegedly Collected Money from Convicted Drug Traffickers

Jul 31, 2023 01:52 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Colombia President Gustavo Petro son, Nicolas Petro, has been arrested as part of an investigation related to money laundering and illicit enrichment.

FIFA Women's World Cup Round-Up: Brazil, Colombia, Philippines Secure First Wins, USA Stays Dominant

Jul 25, 2023 11:04 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The biggest women's soccer tournament in the world continues in New Zealand and Australia with teams from the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, and the USA notching some big wins.

Colombia Mudslide Kills At Least 14, 20 Still Missing

Heavy Rains Cause Colombia Mudslide That Kills at Least 14, Including Children

Jul 19, 2023 12:52 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A Colombia mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, claimed the lives of at least 14 people on Tuesday while also causing significant damage to numerous houses.

Colombia Wins Territorial Dispute Against Nicaragua After Top UN Court's Ruling at The Hague

Jul 17, 2023 01:23 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The International Court of Justice at The Hague, Netherlands sided with Colombia in its long-running maritime territorial dispute with Nicaragua.

Colombia Deforestation Drops by 29% in 2022, Lowest in Nearly 10 Years

Colombia's Deforestation Rate Plummets by a 'Milestone' 29% in 2022 - Officials

Jul 13, 2023 02:33 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Deforestation in Colombia has declined in 2022, dropping by 29 percent, according to government statistics.

Colombia: ELN Rebels to Stop Attacking Military Amid Ceasefire Preparations

Jul 05, 2023 12:37 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Colombia military and the ELN rebels plan to stop any aggressive measures taken against each other before a formal ceasefire begins in August.

Amazon Plane Crash: Final Moments of Mom of 4 Children Revealed

Jun 12, 2023 11:05 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The mother of four Huitoto Indigenous children who survived the Amazon plane crash in Colombia on May 1 told them to "get out of here" before she passed away four days later.

Amazon Jungle Plane Crash Survivors Ate Flour, Seeds for 6 Weeks

Amazon Jungle Plane Crash Survivors Ate Cassava Flour, Seeds for Almost 6 Weeks

Jun 11, 2023 10:07 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A bag of cassava flour helped four children survive nearly six weeks after the Amazon jungle plane crash in Colombia that killed the adults they were with.

Colombia: 4 Children Lost in Amazon Jungle for 40 Days After Plane Crash Found Alive

Jun 09, 2023 10:58 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Four Colombia children from an Indigenous community were found alive in the country's south Friday over five weeks after the plane they were traveling in crashed in the Amazon jungle.

Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ To Be Flown From Colombia to El Chapo’s Stronghold, Sinaloa

El Chapo Stronghold of Sinaloa To Welcome Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' From Colombia

Jun 02, 2023 12:23 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After decades of terrorizing locals, Pablo Escobar's infamous "cocaine hippos" will finally be moved. Some of them will go to Sinaloa, El Chapo's birthplace.

Travel Warnings Issued For Haiti, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica By US State Department

US Issues Travel Warnings for These Caribbean, South American Countries

May 18, 2023 06:42 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The US State Department has issued new travel warnings for some popular Caribbean and South American countries.

What is Noches de Colombia? Is It Really Authentic Colombian Cuisine?

Noches De Colombia: Is It Really an Authentic Colombian Restaurant?

Apr 29, 2023 07:00 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Noches de Colombia is a popular Colombian chain restaurant in the U.S. But does it really serve 100% authentic Colombian food?

U.S. Opening Migrant Processing Centers in Colombia, Guatemala Amid Migration Surge

U.S. Opening New Migrant Processing Centers in Colombia, Guatemala Amid Migration Surge

Apr 28, 2023 02:17 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The U.S. has announced plans to open new migrant processing centers in Colombia and Guatemala amid the migration surge across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Joint Statement From the United States and Colombia Following Bilateral Meeting Between Joe Biden, Gustavo Petro

Apr 21, 2023 10:01 PM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

U.S. President Joe Biden and Colombia's President Gustavo Petro met to advance bilateral cooperation on issues of mutual interest, including climate change, clean energy transition, migration, drug trafficking, and peace.

Where Are the Ochoa Brothers? The Family of Ranchers Who Ran Colombia’s Medellin Cartel With Pablo Escobar

Ochoa Brothers of Medellin Cartel: What Happened to Former Pablo Escobar Associates?

Apr 15, 2023 06:30 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was not the only one who managed the operations of the Medellin Cartel. The cartel's success can also be attributed to the Ochoa brothers.