Colombia
Another front opens for Colombia's Petro as prison mutiny sees murder of warden
Local media reported that other prisons across the country are in turmoil as well, with criminal gangs operating within
Venezuelan hardliner labels Colombian FM a 'puppet of the empire' over discussions on power transition
"Speak about transition again, see what happens," said Diosdado Cabello, who also accused the minister of "working" for the United States
'Sowing Peace'? Colombia Program For War Criminals Stokes Debate
Like dozens of other alleged war criminals in the South American country, 61-year-old Torres is participating in an alternative sentencing program that some victims' families decry as a "mockery" of justice.
This is the special version of 'Cumbre,' the 2024 Copa America ball to be used in the final
Despite not being officially unveiled, the Puma store in the U.S. has already listed the item and it's sold out
Colombian President Petro claims army missing 'millions' of ammo rounds —Report indicates fewer
A military report seen by Reuters contradicts statements made by Petro last week
Colombian president Petro vows 'full offensive' against armed group after killing of army members
Petro's response to the killings marks a stark contrast with his initial approach of "total peace"
Not just ammunition: Colombia says missing missiles and anti-tank weapons are also linked to trafficking
President Gustavo Petro said the weapons and ammo are being sold to criminal organization. A journalist disputed the figures given and said they are much lower
Bogota Cuts Ties With Israel Over 'Genocidal' Gaza Campaign
Netanyahu is Israel's head of government, while the country's president -- a role which is largely ceremonial -- is Isaac Herzog.
Colombian School, A Grim Reminder Of Atrocities Of Rubber Fever
It used to be a house, Casa Arana, where enslaved local people were tortured and murdered at the height of the rubber fever of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Colombian President Petro announces country will sever diplomatic ties with Israel amid Gaza conflict
Petro has been highly critical of the way Israel is conducting the war, repeatedly saying it's committing genocide
Mexico, U.S. drop joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup
Only Brazil and a joint Germany-Belgium-Netherlands bid fight to host the tournament
Frozen In Time: Colombian Town's Unexplained Mummies
In the late 1980s, some 50 mummies were found in the mausoleum every year, but the rate has declined to a handful per year.
AMLO, Petro, Maduro: LatAm leaders dismiss US Human Rights Report, calling it full of 'lies'
Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic were the countries that were most vocal about their take on the report's findings
Colombian Rebels Holding Amazon Hostage In Peace Talks
In a vast swath of Colombia's part of the Amazon, each tree felled is approved by the so-called Central General Staff (EMC), as the renegade group calls itself.
Mark your calendars: Tickets for the 2024 Copa América final go on sale to the general public on May 1
Tickets for 31 of the 32 matches went on sale at the end of February; tickets for the final are available for Mastercard/Citi partners
Hundreds Of Thousands Turn Out In Colombia To Protest Petro
The demonstrations were not the first against Petro since he came to power 20 months ago, but they were easily the largest.
Divisions Among Colombia's FARC Dissidents Complicate Peace Talks
Since 2023, the government has attempted to negotiate with the EMC, but the process has suffered multiple setbacks.
Ayahuasca: Psychedelic Brew Landing Shamans In Jail
Perez, from the Uitoto people, was arrested in March 2022 at the Mexico City airport after drug enforcement agents found bottles of ayahuasca in his luggage.
The Boston Marathon: Who Are the Only Two Latinos to Make History by Winning the Iconic Race?
The Boston Marathon is one of the six major marathons in the world and has been held every year since 1897
Colombia's Amazon Deforestation Dropped By 25-35% In 2023: Environment Minister
Colombia's deforestation went down by 29% in 2022, as per the most recent data available.
Colombia Senate Committee Rejects Health Reform Proposed By Petro Administration
The health reform wanted to take control from insurance companies and make healthcare easier to get, but some people were worried it might lead to corruption.
How Much Does Joe Biden Earn Compared to Latin American Presidents? Here's the Ranking
Uruguay's president has the highest salary in the region, but it's still a little over half of what Biden earns every month as head of state
HRW Says Panama, Colombia Failing To Protect Migrants In Jungle
Last year, more than half a million people braved the Darien Gap, where they face perilous river crossings, wild animals and violent criminal gangs that extort, kidnap and abuse them.
Despite Talks And Truces, Colombia Armed Clashes Worsen: Red Cross
Leftist President Gustavo Petro has sought to end six decades of conflict between the country's security forces, guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug gangs as part of his "total peace" plan.
Colombia Guerrillas Lure Youth On TikTok
The social media posts resonate in a country roiled by half a century of armed conflict and where poverty affects 46 percent of the rural population, according to the most recent national statistics.
Colombia's Cocaine Canyon: The Guerrilla Turf Impeding Peace
Along dirt roads, in makeshift laboratories, farmers openly mix coca leaf with gasoline to extract a paste used to make the pure cocaine that is one of Colombia's top exports.
MLB Diversity: Latinos Make Up Nearly a Quarter of League Lineup as 2024 Season Steps Up to the Plate
Latin America continues to be an oasis for MLB talent with 10 countries with at least one representative; Dominican Republic is king with 108
Presidential Free-for-All: When Petro, Milei, AMLO and Bukele's Crossed Accusations Go Beyond Social Media
Their stark ideological differences have exceeded the personal realm and impacted the countries' diplomatic relations
Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats After Milei Calls Petro A 'Terrorist'
The foreign ministry of Colombia recalled in the statement that "this is not the first time that Mr. Milei has offended the Colombian President, affecting the historical brotherly relations between Colombia and Argentina."
Colombia Kicks Off Ambitious Plan to Retrieve Shipwreck Treasure Worth Tens of Billions
The San Jose galleon belonged to the Spanish crown, sank more than three centuries ago, and was discovered in 2015