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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

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.

City of Women: A City Built by Displaced Women

Feb 17, 2020 12:40 PM EST By Sofia Rodriguez

Displaced Colombian women find peace and security in the "City of Women" and League of Displaced Women

Pablo Escobar's Most Famous Sicario 'Popeye' Dies at 57

Feb 07, 2020 07:40 AM EST By Amy Santiago

Jhon Jairo Velásquez Vásquez, alias "Popeye," who worked for Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has succumb to stomach cancer on Thursday. He was 57.

How Pablo Escobar's Pet Hippos Are Destroying the Ecosystem in Colombia

Feb 06, 2020 08:50 AM EST By Amy Santiago

Pablo Escobar may be gone, but his hippo pets remain to plague Colombia.

Safe and best places that every traveler must visit this 2020.

Best Places to Visit in Colombia This 2020

Jan 25, 2020 08:10 AM EST By Sofia Rodriguez

Safe and best places that every traveler must visit this 2020.

Gorgona Island: 5 Things to Do When Exploring Colombia’s Hidden Treasure

Dec 18, 2019 07:20 AM EST By Jose Antonio Mendiola

Gorgona Island is a hidden gem located in Colombia's Pacific coast. It's rich history and biodiversity can transform the island into a top tourist destination.

Gorgona Island: High-Profile Prison Turned National Park

Dec 10, 2019 08:20 AM EST By Staff Reporter

The once home of thousands of prisoners, Gorgona Island is now becoming a tourist attraction.

Colombia’s FARC Rebels Officially Lay Down Arms

Jun 27, 2017 02:22 PM EDT By Joel J. Martinez

After 53 years of war FARC say goodbye to their weapons. It's the possibility of a great change in Colombia's history.