Colombia
Colombia's Transitional Justice Marches On Despite U.S. Aid Cuts And Mounting Violence
The shutting of USAID funding has severely impacted Colombia's implementation of the 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. However, authorities vow to move forward regardless
GOP Senator Says Maduro's 'Reign Of Terror' Is Over: 'I Don't Think He'll Finish The Year'
GOP Senator Bernie Moreno said the "reign of terror" of Venezuelan authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro "is over," predicting he won't be in power by the end of the year
Colombian President Reportedly Calls For Urgent Meeting Of Latin American Officials Over 'Threat Of Aggression' From Trump Admin
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for an urgent meeting of Latin American officials over what he described as a threat of aggression and interference by the Trump administration
Gustavo Petro Warns U.S. Attack On Venezuela Would Be Considered An Aggression Against Colombia Too
Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned he would consider any attacks by the U.S. on Venezuela as an attack on Colombia as well
Marco Rubio Mourns Death Of Colombian Presidential Candidate Months After Assassination Attempt
Secretary of State Marco Rubio mourned the death of Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator who was shot over two months ago during a presidential rally
Colombia Fears U.S. Sanctions As Top Republicans Rally Around Convicted Ex President
Criticism of the conviction of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has sparked fears in the country that the U.S. will impose punitive measures on current officials
Former Colombian President Uribe Sentenced to 12 Years of House Arrest, 8-Year Political Ban
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced Friday to 12 years of house arrest after being convicted of bribing witnesses and committing procedural fraud
Marco Rubio Slams Colombia's Judiciary After Former President Uribe Is Convicted of Bribery, Tampering
Alvaro Uribe became Colombia's first former president to be convicted in a criminal trial
Alvaro Uribe Becomes First Former Colombian President To Be Criminally Convicted
Álvaro Uribe, Colombian president from 2002 to 2010, was found guilty of bribing witnesses and abuse of process by a Bogotá court
Colombia Again Defies Washington With Gaza Conference
Colombian President Gustavo Petro hosted an international summit this week in which 12 countries announced sanctions on Israel, defying Washington amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Colombian Military Now Using Explosive-Laden Drones To Fight Guerrillas And Gangs
The Colombian military has reportedly started using explosive-laden drones to fight against guerrillas and gangs in the country
Medellín Launches Creative Tourism: Best Local Experiences for Travelers
Unique experiences led by artisans, chefs, and artists that allow tourists to be protagonists, not just spectators, is the new rage in the Colombian city of Medellín.
Colombia Is At The Heart Of a Record-Breaking Global Cocaine Boom
The Latin Times spoke to drug and security experts in Colombia to find out what lies behind the country's cocaine boom and what it means for a nation already struggling with internal security issues.
Colombian Soldier Dies After Guerrilla Fighters Set Off Bomb Strapped To a Donkey
A Colombian soldier died and two others were wounded after guerrilla members set off a bomb they strapped to a donkey
Colombian President Sought To Ease Tensions With U.S. After Accusing Officials Of Trying To Overthrow Him; Days Later Diplomats Were Recalled
Colombian President Gustavo Petro sought to ease tensions with the U.S. last month, sending a letter saying he didn't intend to accuse officials of seeking to overthrow him
Alleged Mastermind Of Assassination Attempt Against Colombian Presidential Candidate Caught
Colombian police said agents caught the suspected mastermind of the assassination attempt against conservative senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay
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.