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Colombia: ELN Rebels Say They Will Stop Kidnapping for Ransom

Colombia ELN Rebels Pledge To Stop Kidnapping for Ranson if Government Extends Cease-Fire

Colombia's ELN rebel group, which sparked controversy by kidnapping the father of a national football star, announced on Sunday its commitment to cease kidnappings for ransom.

Colombia Probes Death of Hmong American Comedian and Activist Tou Ger Xiong

Hmong American Comedian and Activist Tou Ger Xiong Allegedly Kidnapped and Murdered in Colombia

Dec 13, 2023 11:54 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Colombia authorities are probing the suspected kidnapping and murder of a Hmong American comedian and activist found dead on Monday in Medellín's northern city.

Luis Diaz's Father Released by Colombia Rebels

Nov 09, 2023 09:18 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz was released on Thursday by members of a guerrilla group who had kidnapped him in northern Colombia. This development brings an end to the 12-day ordeal for the family.

Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos Will Be Culled in Colombia Via Sterilization, Transfer, and Euthanasia, Says Government

Nov 03, 2023 12:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Pablo Escobar's infamous cocaine hippos may have become a tourist attraction of sorts in Colombia, but the government has decided to cull some of these dangerous creatures.

Colombia Government Confirms ELN Rebels Kidnap Luis Diaz Father

Liverpool Striker Luis Diaz's Father Kidnapped by ELN Rebels, Says Colombia Government

Nov 02, 2023 10:24 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Colombia government says that the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz was kidnapped by left-wing rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN).

Colombia: Liverpool Player Luis Diaz Father Still Missing After Kidnapping Incident

Search Under Way for Liverpool Player Luis Diaz's Kidnapped Father in Colombia

Oct 29, 2023 10:23 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Liverpool confirmed an "ongoing situation" with Luis Díaz's family, as reports indicate that his parents were kidnapped in Colombia. His mother has been rescued, but his father is still missing.

The 5 Most Infamous Serial Killers From Colombia

Oct 21, 2023 08:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

It may not seem like it, but Colombia has actually produced a lot of serial killers, with three of them becoming some of the most infamous in the world.

Colombia Launches Peace Talks with Largest Group of Ex-FARC Rebels, Signs 3-Month Ceasefire

Colombia, Ex-FARC Rebels Agree to 3-Month Ceasefire, Peace Talks Begin

Oct 16, 2023 10:15 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Colombia has declared a three-month ceasefire with the largest group of former FARC rebels who have become dissidents, marking the formal start of peace talks to end their involvement in the nearly six-decade-long internal armed conflict.

Colombia: Serial Killer Known as 'The Beast,' Who Killed 190 Children, Dies Inside a Hospital

Oct 13, 2023 10:00 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Colombia is no stranger to serial killers, and one of its most infamous, Luis Alfredo Garavito, nicknamed “The Beast,” has now passed away inside a hospital.

Colombia Government Issues Apology Over Extrajudicial Killings of 19 Civilians Falsely Accused as Rebels

Oct 03, 2023 11:08 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The government of Colombia, led by Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, issued a long-awaited apology to the relatives of 19 young civilians killed in extrajudicial killings between 2004 and 2008.

Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, Colombia's Clan del Golfo, Sanctioned by US Government Over Fentanyl

Sep 28, 2023 12:00 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The US Treasury announced a new wave of sanctions targeted at criminal organizations responsible for fentanyl production, These sanctions mainly targeted the Sinaloa Cartel of Mexico and the Clan del Golfo of Colombia.

Colombia President's Son, Nicolas Petro, To Stand on Trial Over Money Laundering

Nicolas Petro, To Speak on Trial Over Laundering Colombia President Gustavo Petro's Campaign Donation

Sep 26, 2023 10:57 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Nicolas Petro Burgos, the eldest son of Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is set to face trial on charges of alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.

Colombia: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Shakes Bogota, 1 Dead

Colombia Capital, Bogota Hit by Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Followed by Strong Aftershocks

Aug 18, 2023 12:39 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A powerful earthquake struck the Colombian capital, Bogota, on Thursday, causing sirens to sound and brief moments of panic. Tragically, a woman lost her life after jumping from a building.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Colombia's Next Game, Opponent After Historic Win vs. Jamaica

Aug 08, 2023 08:52 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Jamaica's historic World Cup run ended, but this also means that Colombia continues in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Panama Slams Colombia Over Inaction in Stemming the Flow of Migrants at the Darien Gap

Aug 08, 2023 12:25 AM EDT By Rick Martin

More and more migrants from South America are crossing the Darien Gap, a dangerous jungle between Colombia and Panama, in record numbers.

Colombia: President Gustavo Petro's Son Gets Conditional Freedom While Under Investigation

Judge Grants Colombia President's Son, Nicolas Petro, Conditional Freedom While Being Investigated for Money Laundering, Illicit Enrichment

Aug 07, 2023 02:41 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Nicolas Petro, accused of receiving illicit funds during his father's 2022 election campaign, has been released on the condition that he remains in Colombia and refrains from engaging in any political activities.