Colombia joins BRICS-backed bank in shift toward new financial order
Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia hailed entry into the BRICS-backed New Development Bank. File Pool Photo by Tingshu Wang/EPA-EFE June 20 (UPI) -- Colombia's recent…
Petro’s labour reform referendum suspended by Colombia’s Council of State | News
President Gustavo Petro has sought to call a referendum, in a move the opposition say violates the constitution.Colombia’s Council of State has suspended a decree…
Officials arrest 1 of 2 detainees still missing from New Jersey immigration facility
One of the two detainees still missing after escaping from a New Jersey federal immigration detention center has been arrested, the FBI said Tuesday. Franklin…
Shooting victim Colombia Senator Uribe Turbay critical after brain surgery | Gun Violence News
The assassination attempt on the presidential hopeful has rattled the country, which fears a return to darker days.Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay is reported to…
Large protests in Colombia in support of President Petro’s labour reforms | Conflict News
The protests come as the country reels from bombing attacks in the southwest and attempted assassination of a senator.Protests have been held in Colombia as…
Suspected teen ‘sicario’ pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator | Crime News
Police believe the 15-year-old arrested for the attempted murder of Senator Miguel Uribe was a hitman working for money.A 15-year-old boy accused of trying to…
Four killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia | Armed Groups News
Colombia on edge as attacks come just days after assassination attempt on conservative presidential hopeful.Southwest Colombia has been rocked by a series of explosions and…
6.5-magnitude earthquake recorded in Colombia
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake on Sunday struck Paratebueno, Colombia, a city roughly 56 miles from the country's capital, Bogota. Photo courtesy USGS June 8 (UPI) --…
Colombia presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe shot: What to know | Politics News
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe is “fighting for his life” after being shot during a campaign rally in the capital, Bogota. The assault took place…
Colombia’s would-be presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, wounded | Politics News
The senator’s wife says he ‘is fighting for his life’ after being shot at a campaign event in Bogota.Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a possible candidate…
Colombia presidential candidate shot in head
A Colombian presidential candidate has been shot three times - reportedly twice in the head - at a campaign event in the capital, Bogota.Miguel Uribe…
Gustavo Petro seeks to impose referendum by decree in Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro intends to call a national referendum by executive decree to revive parts of his agenda -- particularly a labor reform bill…
Italian scientist in Colombia was lured to his death on Grindr, authorities say
Colombian authorities have shared a new update on the tragic murder of Italian scientist Alessandro Coatti. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make…
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’ | Aviation News
Venezuela’s aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections.Venezuela has suspended flights from neighbouring Colombia after authorities detained more than 30…
HHS sends first self-deportees to Honduras, Colombia on charter with $1,000 stipends
May 19 (UPI) -- The first immigrants who agreed to self-deport and accept a $1,000 stipend left on a chartered flight out of the United…
Peru arrests suspect in gold rush massacre | Mining News
‘Cuchillo’ (Knife) accused of organised crime, aggravated kidnapping and homicide over murder of 13 miners.Police have arrested the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder…
Bad Bunny, Fuerza Regida make Spanish-language Billboard history
Latin music reigns supreme in los Estados Unidos.Bad Bunny and Fuerza Regida just made history for Spanish-language music. As of this week, the Puerto Rican…
Bad Bunny announces world tour. No U.S. concert dates are scheduled
Bad Bunny fans, prepare your wallets and passports, because the Puerto Rican singer is embarking on his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” world tour. The Grammy-winning…
Footballer rushed to hospital after being shot as he got into firefight with bungling robbers who killed man at bar
A FORMER Colombian top-fight footballer has been rushed to hospital after being shot by bungling robbers who killed another man in an attack on a…
Chelsea transfer target gets instantly booked for pointless skill as all out brawl is sparked in derby clash
CHELSEA target Neyser Villarreal's teasing skill sparked chaos in a derby match in Colombia. Tempers flared after the 19-year-old was given a yellow card for…