Colombia
From Mexico To Colombia: How U.S.-Made Guns Are Fueling Crime Across Latin America
The legal U.S. gun market continues to fuel criminal violence across the Americas – not only in Mexico and the Caribbean but further south too
Narco Sub Owned By The Gulf Clan And Equipped With Starlink Antenna Seized Off Caribbean Coast
A "narco sub" equipped with a Starlink antenna and capable of transporting some 1.5 tons of cocaine was seized off the coast of Colombia
Former Colombian FM Reportedly Attempted To Meet With GOP Reps. As He Plotted a Coup Against President Petro
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva reportedly claimed to have met with a Republican Rep. as he sought U.S. support to topple President Gustavo Petro
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Reportedly Sought U.S. Support To Topple President Petro 'In No More Than 20 Days'
Former Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva reportedly met with people close to the Trump administration seeking support to topple President Gustavo Petro
Karol G and Airbnb Launch the Ultimate Medellín and 'Tropicoqueta' Experience and Only 24 Fans Will Get In - EXCLUSIVE
The home-rental platform Airbnb partnered with Karol G to launch one of its most significant and high-profile experiences to date in Latin America.
Kendrick Lamar to Tour Latin America with Argentine Breakout Stars Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL
The California rapper has added multiple Latin American dates to his Grand National Tour, featuring Argentine artists, Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL.
Mexican Authorities Intercept 'Narco Sub' Carrying More Than 3 Tons of Cocaine
Intelligence from Mexico's Security Cabinet shows the Navy has seized more than 111 tons of cocaine and 223 illicit maritime vessels between 2023 and 2025
Colombian Official Confirms At Least One Active Military Member is Working For Mexican Cartels
Earlier this year, Mexican media reported that cartels had launched a coordinated effort to recruit former and active Colombian soldiers for their expertise in explosives and landmines.
How a UN Corruption Crusade Led To Guatemala's Arrest Order Against Colombia's Attorney General
Guatemala's Public Prosecutor announced arrest warrants for Colombia's Attorney General, Luz Adriana Camargo, and ex-Defense Minister, Iván Velásquez. Here's how scenes unfolded
Colombian Presidential Candidate Shot In The Head Shows Neurological Improvement But Remains in Critical Condition
Colombian Senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe he remains in critical condition but is showing signs of neurological improvement four days after being shot in the head
EMC Guerrilla Launches Coordinated Attacks Across Colombia; At Least 7 Dead
More than a dozen coordinated attacks took place on Tuesday across Colombia's Valle del Cauca state, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more injured
Former DEA Head Says Colombian Mercenaries Working For Cartels Strengthens Trump Admin's Case For U.S. Intervention: 'They Need To Feel Pain'
Former DEA head Derek Maltz said the reported presence of Colombian veterans in the ranks of Mexican cartels strengthens the Trump administration's case for striking the country's territory
Mexican Cartels Are Reportedly Recruiting Colombian Mercenaries To Build Explosives, Fight Turf Wars
Colombian veterans have been lured to Mexico with the promise of jobs that turned out to be working as a cartel operative, according to a new report
Teen Suspect Arrested As Colombian Presidential Hopeful Rushed to ICU After Being Shot in Head Twice
Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in critical condition after he was shot twice in the head and once in the leg during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday.
More Individuals Expected to Face Narco-Terrorism Charges, Court Documents Show
Several other individuals are set to be prosecuted as "narco-terrorists," including former Colombian guerrilla fighters and two U.S. citizens.
17 Cartel Members Arrested in Connection With Mine Blast That Killed 6 Mexican Soldiers
Mexican armed forces have arrested 17 suspected cartel members allegedly linked to the deaths of six soldiers killed by a landmine explosion in the state of Michoacán
More Than 6 Tons of Cocaine Seized by Colombian Navy From 'Narco Subs,' Drug Stashes
A near-record number of narco subs were intercepted crossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in 2024, according to InSight Crime.
Colombian Social Media Influencer Killed Just Days After Similar Crime in Mexico
Authorities believe one of the main suspects in her murder is a former partner of Estupiñán, whom she had previously reported for domestic violence
Drug-Smuggling Cat? Feline Busted Sneaking Narcotics into Costa Rica Prison
Prison guards at Costa Rica's Pococí Penitentiary found a cat with marijuana and heroin attached to their body.
Colombia Joins Belt And Road Initiative As China Courts Latin America
And after a meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Xi urged the countries to take the opportunity of Colombia formally joining the "Belt and Road Initiative family" to enhance their cooperation, Beijing's state media said.
Cartel Paid Thousands Of Dollars To Operatives To Kill Police Officers, Colombian Authorities Say
Colombian authorities said they captured hundreds of Gulf Clan operatives, revealing some of its actions
Colombian Migrant Dies Under ICE Custody In Missouri While Waiting For Deportation
A Colombian migrant waiting for deportation in an ICE detention center died in early April, the agency informed
Former Colombian Minister Accuses President Petro Of Being a Drug-Addict, Says He 'Disappeared For Two Days In Paris During Official Visit'
Alvaro Leyva Duran was Gustavo Petro's foreign minister for almost two years. He's now accusing him of being a drug-addict
Colombian President Says Trump Admin Revoked His Visa: 'I'll Go See Other Things'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he believes the U.S. revoked his visa. The State Department refused to confirm or deny the allegation
Colombia Faces Worst Humanitarian Outlook Since Peace Deal, Report Warns
A new report by the Red Cross warns Colombia is facing its most critical situation since the 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
U.S. Aid Cuts Impact Landmine Programs In Colombia, Posing 'Imminent Risk' To Civilians
As much as 50% of humanitarian demining projects have been suspended in Colombia due to the Trump administration's funding freeze in January
Colombian Army Delivers New Blow To Gulf Clan Cartel, Killing Eight Operatives And Seizing Supplies
Recent attacks on the cartel's organizational structure include the death of "Chirimoya," a ringleader and close ally of "Chiquito Malo," the current leader of the Gulf Clan cartel
Andrea Padilla: The Senator Elevating Animal Rights to the Top of the Legislative Agenda In Colombia
Who is Andrea Padilla, the senator who has been putting animal rights at the forefront of the political agenda in Colombia
The Arrest Of a Top Drug Trafficker Reignites an Extradition Debate in Colombia
Plans to send Geovanny Andrés Rojas, known as "Araña," to the U.S., reignited a debate about extradition as it could also undermine peace talks in the country
Carlos Lehder, Former Pablo Escobar Ally, Can Now Walk Free In Colombia
Carlos Lehder, a former leader of the Medellín Cartel and close ally of Pablo Escobar, was released in Colombia after a local judge ruled that his sentences are no longer enforceable