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Mortality Rate of Colombian Latino Kids Due To Nutrition-Related Issues On The Rise

Colombia reports that there is an increase in the mortality rate in children under 5-years old due to malnutrition.

Why Colombia’s ‘Garage Clinics’ Continue to Perform Plastic Surgery Procedures Amid Extreme Health Risks

Colombia is perhaps considered the plastic surgery capital in Latin America. As a matter of fact, the country has always been in the top 10 with the highest number of operations, along with Venezuela and Brazil.

Popular Latino Instagram Couple Talks Online Dating Ventures

Alexander Ospina and wife Katalina Gomez, popularly known on social media as Alex and Kata, recently shared their thoughts on online dating in an interview.

Ash Wednesday Observers in Colombia Get Burning Rashes After Getting Marked on Forehead

Some students in Colombia got an unlikely surprise Wednesday on experiencing a burning sensation on their foreheads after being marked with ashes.

Colombia, Ecuador’s Flower Industries Flourish as Valentine’s Day Looms

Latin American nations Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador are three of the major suppliers of flowers in the United States. As a matter of fact, around 500 million cut Colombian flowers was delivered to the U.S. market on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

White House Requests $450.6M to Aid Colombia's Reconstruction, Anti-Narcotics Campaign

The United States has pledged to help Colombia get back on its feet. After half a century of turbulence, it seems like Colombia might finally get some much-needed reprieve.

Colombia Vows to Crackdown on ELN Rebels as FARC Negotiations Take Place

Colombia has set its sights on the country's number two rebel group. Colombia might have managed to take significant strides towards reaching a peace deal with the country's FARC rebels, but the nation's number two guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army, or ELN, is proving to be a much more challenging group to handle.

Restorando: Offering Five Years of Convenience in Booking Restaurant Reservations in Latin America

Culinary masterpieces are some of the things Latin America must be really proud of. Every delicacy is like a book that speaks so much about the place's history and culture. That's why the beauty of these culinary masterpieces has been recognized not just in the Caribbean countries but also in the different parts across the world.

Colombia Records 3,177 Zika Virus Cases in Pregnant Women but No Microcephaly

President Juan Manuel Santos announced last Saturday that Colombia has diagnosed a total of 3,177 cases of pregnant women with Zika virus, per the Associated Press. The good news is that no microcephaly, a birth defect related to the mosquito-borne disease was recorded.

How Latin America Celebrates Chinese New Year 2016

For most people in the world, the New Year has already been celebrated and welcomed on Jan. 1 but for many members of the fast-growing Asian demographic, the so-called Chinese New Year came on Feb. 8.

What Makes Colombians Happy?

While an old cliché says, “Money can’t buy happiness,” Colombians seemed to have proven it false. As a matter of fact, a new study revealed that material things are making them happy. In Medellin, almost 60 percent said their purchases made them happy, while only 26 percent in Bogota.

US-Colombia Peace Deal: US to Give $450 Million to Aid Colombia?

In the name of peace, two leaders, U.S. President Barack Obama and Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos, have agreed to draft a continued and increased financial aid to further end hostility in Colombia, BBC reports.

5 Crisis-Resistant Tips for Launching Startup Business in Latin America

Launching a startup business is oftentimes challenging and terrifying, especially in a tough economic environment. But experts are sharing some crisis-resistant tips for growing and scaling a startup on a foreign soil.

Latin America: Home of the World’s Most Miserable Economies? Venezuela, Argentina Show High Misery Indexes

Due to enormous political tension, power struggles, soaring inflation as well as falling currencies and commodities in Latin America, several countries across the region have been listed with high misery indexes.

Peace Deal, 'Plan Colombia' at Heart of Obama-Santos Meeting

The peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will take center stage on Feb. 4 as President Barack Obama is set to host his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Santos, at the White House.

Colombia to Ask US to Help Pay for Peace Process

The Colombian government is set to ask the United States for millions of dollars in additional aid as it nears a historic peace deal with the country's Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Negotiations could end South America's longest-running guerrilla conflict.

Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar

Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar With countries such as Venezuela suffering from a devalued currency and the continued strengthening of the U.

4 Haunted Places to Visit in Colombia

Colombia may be one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America, but it does not eliminate the fact the country is filled with heart-stopping ghost stories.

Colombian Government Issues One-Year Nationwide Gun Ban for 2016

On Jan. 19, 2016, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced that the executive degree that bans the carrying of firearms in public places will continue until the end of 2016.

How Mexican Drug Cartels Earn Billions in Drug Trade

“Gangster Warlords” author Ioan Grillo recently revealed how the notorious Mexican drug cartels are making billions of dollars because of drug trade in the United States. In a video published on Business Insider, Grillo explained how traffickers invest in drugs and how much profits they earn.

Colombia Travel Tips: 5 Traditional Dishes Every Traveler Must Try

One of the best things that Colombia has to offer however is more than just their beautiful beaches and historic landscapes as Colombians are culinary geniuses as well.