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California Man Who Goes on Tinder Date in Colombia Found Dead on Street; Police Say He Was Drugged and Robbed

A California man was found dead on a street in Colombia after he went on a date with a woman he met on the dating app Tinder.

Colombia Airport Police Caught 2 Women Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in 'Narco-Wigs,' Vaginas

Nov 15, 2022 04:07 AM EST By Mary Webber

Colombia airport police caught two women trying to smuggle cocaine into the European market by sewing the drug into their "narco-wigs."

Former Latin American Leaders Urge Joe Biden and U.S. Government to Change Stance on Cuba

Nov 01, 2022 11:14 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Eighteen former Latin American and Caribbean leaders signed a letter addressed to U.S. President Joe Biden to lift the 60-year U.S. embargo on Cuba.

Colombia Cocaine: UN Says Coca Crops Grew to ‘Historic Levels’ Last Year

Oct 21, 2022 03:33 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A report from a United Nations agency said the number of Colombia's lands with coca plants from which cocaine is made was at its highest level in 20 years last year.

Colombia's Drug Kingpin Don Mario Sentenced to 35 Years by U.S. Court

Oct 18, 2022 10:43 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Colombia's infamous drug kingpin Daniel Rendon Herrera, better known as Don Mario, has been sentenced to spend 35 years in prison by a U.S. court.

Colombia: Top 5 Most Popular Colombian Drinks to Try

Oct 15, 2022 07:00 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Colombia is famous for its amazing culture, tourist spots, and cuisines. Of course, your holiday in this country will not be complete without trying some of its fantastic Colombian drinks.

American Tourist's Dead Body Found 'Rotting' in Colombia Apartment | His Death Remains Mystery

Oct 13, 2022 06:30 AM EDT By Rick Martin

An American tourist was found dead inside an apartment he was renting in Medellin, Colombia on Monday afternoon.

Hurricane Julia Makes Landfall in Nicaragua and Colombia, Brings Torrential Rainfall

Oct 09, 2022 10:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico and Hurricane Ian destroyed homes in Cuba, Florida, and North Carolina, Hurricane Julia hit the Americas and, this time, in Nicaragua and parts of Colombia.

Colombia to Restart Peace Talks With ELN Rebels

Oct 06, 2022 01:26 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The government of Colombia announced that it will restart peace talks with the armed rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) that was suspended in 2018.

Anthony Blinken in Colombia: U.S. Backs Gustavo Petro's 'Holistic' Approach to Fighting Drugs

Antony Blinken in Colombia: U.S. Backs Gustavo Petro's 'Holistic' Approach to Fighting Drugs

Oct 04, 2022 09:32 PM EDT By Rick Martin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited Colombia for the first time, expressed support to President Gustavo Petro's new, "holistic" approach in solving the country's drug problem.

Colombia and U.S. Discuss Improving Drug Interception at Sea, More Intel Sharing on Drug Trafficking

Oct 04, 2022 04:09 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed enhancing drug interception at sea and more intelligence sharing on drug trafficking.

Environmentalists in Latin America Are More at Risk of Murder Than Any Other Region, New Report Shows

Sep 29, 2022 01:48 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A new report by the advocacy group Global Witness revealed that environmentalists from Latin America were at risk of murder more than any other region.

Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Sep 21, 2022 06:42 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Colombia as a "promising partner of Russia in Latin America," adding that his country is interested in maintaining friendly relations with Colombians.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Says His Country Agrees to Be 'Guarantor' of Colombia Peace Negotiations With ELN Rebels

Sep 14, 2022 06:48 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Colombia will be conducting peace talks with the ELN rebel group, and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said his government will act as a "guarantor" between the two sides.

Colombia: 7 Police Officers Killed in Ambush After President Gustavo Petro Called for Peace

Sep 05, 2022 11:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Even though a former leftist rebel is now sitting as the duly-elected president of Colombia, the country still has rebellions going all around. Now, the country has suffered its deadliest ambush since former rebel Gustavo Petro came into office.

Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

Aug 26, 2022 03:25 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The new leftist government of Colombia is planning an overhaul of the policy concerning illegal drugs but said this will not include legalizing cocaine.