Forty-nine dead in prison riot in Colombia, prisons agency says
Forty-nine inmates died during an overnight riot in a prison in the southwestern Colombian city of Tulua, the head of the national prisons agency said...
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Colombia’s first leftist president targets inequality, leaves investors on edge
The election of Colombia’s first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, is indicative of widespread yearning for a more equal and inclusive society, analysts and business leaders...
Colombia’s most-wanted drug lord told armed forces: ‘You beat me’ when caught
The man Colombia describes as the world’s most dangerous drug trafficker told security forces: “You beat me” when he was captured during an operation this weekend, the...
Colombia nabs Otoniel, drug kingpin and gang leader
Colombia‘s armed forces have captured Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, in the biggest blow to drug trafficking in the Andean country since the death...
Late goal gives Brazil controversial 2-1 win over Colombia
Brazil went behind for the first time in eight games on Wednesday but responded with a controversial equaliser before netting a dramatic winner deep into...
Copa America games moved from Colombia after civil unrest
The 2021 Copa America will no longer feature games in co-host Colombia after the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) decided on Thursday to move games away from...
Colombia protests enter third week with national strike
Anti-government protests in Colombia entered their third week on Wednesday as unions, student groups and other organizations convened a national strike after fruitless talks with...
Colombia demolishes drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s former home
Colombia destroyed an infamous apartment building which was once home to drug trafficker Pablo Escobar in a controlled implosion on Friday, after the site became a tourist...
Landslide pushes Colombian bus into ravine, killing at least 13
At least 13 people, including a newborn, were killed on Sunday when a landslide pushed a bus into a ravine in southwest Colombia, the disaster...
Colombian army helicopter crash kills 10
Ten people were killed when a Colombian army helicopter crashed near the town of Segovia, in northern Antioquia province, on Tuesday, the army said. The...
