Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

Cocaine Legalization in Colombia Gets Scrapped by Leftist Government

The new leftist government of Colombia is planning an overhaul of the policy concerning illegal drugs but said this will not include legalizing cocaine.
Colombia's New First Lady Veronica Alcocer: Get to Know President Gustavo Petro's Wife

Colombia's New First Lady Veronica Alcocer: Get to Know President Gustavo Petro's Wife

Colombia President Gustavo Petro and his wife, Veronica Alcocer, had been together for almost 20 years. Get to know the new first lady of the Andean country.
Colombia:  Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a ‘Failure'

Colombia: Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a 'Failure'

Colombia's new president Gustavo Petro has issued calls for a new strategy when addressing the drug trafficking issue in the country, adding that the war on drugs was a failure.
Colombia: Top 5 Tourist Destinations You Certainly Want to Visit

Colombia: Top 5 Tourist Destinations You Certainly Want to Visit

Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America. From lush jungles to beautiful beaches, from beautiful Spanish-era churches to former abodes of infamous drug lords, the country has a lot to offer for travelers.
Colombia Mudslides Kill 5, Including 3 Children in Rural Elementary School

Colombia Mudslides Kill 5, Including 3 Children in Rural Elementary School

Colombia has been suffering from a series of mudslides recently, and these incidents have already killed five people, including three children.
Colombia: 5 Mouthwatering Colombian Dishes You Need to Try

Colombia: 5 Mouthwatering Colombian Dishes You Need to Try

While Colombia is known more for its coffee, the food scene in the country is no slouch either. Here are five examples of food that will surely make your mouth water.
Colombia Still Produces High Amount of Cocaine – U.S. Study

Colombia Still Produces High Amount of Cocaine – U.S. Study

The White House has released the results of a new study they conducted about cocaine production in Colombia. The study claimed that the illegal substance is still being produced in the South American country at near record levels in 2021.
Colombia: 10 Dead as FARC Camp Bombed by Colombian Police, Military During Operation Targeting Ivan Mordisco

Colombia: 10 Dead as FARC Camp Bombed by Colombian Police, Military During Operation Targeting Ivan Mordisco

The camp of Colombia's rebel group FARC has been "bombed" during a joint operation by Colombian police and military, killing at least 10 people.
Colombia: Celebrity Designer Nancy Gonzalez Arrested for Smuggling Crocodile Handbags

Colombia: Celebrity Designer Nancy Gonzalez Arrested for Smuggling Crocodile Handbags

Colombia-born Nancy Gonzalez is one of the top handbag designers in the world. However, she was recently arrested in her hometown of Cali.
Colombia: Here Are 5 Aspects of Colombian Culture That We Love

Colombia: Here Are 5 Aspects of Colombian Culture That We Love

Let's take a look at five of Colombia's many cultural aspects that have made itself known to the world.
Colombia: Prison Riot Fire Kills 51, Injures 30 Others

Colombia: Prison Riot Fire Kills 51, Injures 30 Others

A fire that started amid a prison riot in a Colombia jail killed over 50 people and injured 30 on Tuesday.
Colombia's President-Elect, Gustavo Petro, Vows to Protect Amazon Rainforest

Colombia's President-Elect Gustavo Petro Vows to Protect Amazon Rainforest

Colombia's President-elect Gustavo Petro vows to safeguard the Amazon Rainforest in the light of its destruction.
Colombia: Video Shows Scary Stadium Collapse That Killed 6, Injured Hundreds During Bullfighting Event

Colombia: Video Shows Scary Stadium Collapse That Killed 6, Injured Hundreds During Bullfighting Event

At least six people died, and hundreds were hurt in Colombia after a stadium filled with spectators suddenly collapsed during a bullfighting event on Sunday.
Colombia Elects First Black Vice President After Voting For First Leftist President

Colombia Elections: Colombians Elect First Black Vice President After Voting For First Leftist President

For the first time, Colombians elected a black woman as vice president. Francia Marquez is Gustavo Petro's running mate in the Colombia elections.
Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel is now Colombia's First Leftist President

Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel Is Now Colombia's First Leftist President

Former rebel Gustavo Petro has triumphed over millionaire real estate mogul Rodolfo Hernández during Colombia elections, taking 50.47% of the votes, according to the South American country's election authorities.
FARC Leader Leider Johany Noscue Killed in Colombia Military Operation: President Ivan Duque

FARC Leader Leider Johany Noscue Killed in Colombia Military Operation: President Ivan Duque

FARC leader Leider Johany Noscue was killed during a military operation in Colombia's southwest area.
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