Earthquake rattles north-east Colombia
An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale shook the Colombian departments of Antioquia and Santander early Tuesday afternoon, but no casualties or damage have so far been reported, according…
An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale shook the Colombian departments of Antioquia and Santander early Tuesday afternoon, but no casualties or damage have so far been reported, according…
Chilean Interior Minister Rodrigo Hintzpeter expressed the government’s concern about cooperation between Chile’s Communist Party (PC) and Colombian guerrilla group the FARC, following the arrest of party member Manuel Francisco Olate,…
Bogota is gearing up for a weekend of diabolical debauchery and fiendish fiestas to celebrate this year’s Halloween. Metro Theater is opening its big weekend with La Recontra, where the self-described “Bogotano society…
Politicians convicted for links to paramilitaries and jailed in Bogota’s infamous La Picota prison are getting special privileges, such as vallenato parties and regular trips outside of the jail, reports Caracol Radio. In…
More than two tons of cocaine was seized off the coast of Panama in a joint operation between Colombia’s air force and navy, reports EFE news agency. A boat carrying 2,326…
The National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC) says that 64 of the country’s indigenous communities are facing extinction due to armed conflict., reports EFE. A representative of the ONIC spoke…
Colombia’s Supreme Court will open an investigation into Inspector General Alejandro Ordoñez’s decision to ban Senator Piedad Cordoba from public office for 18 years, reports El Espectador. Supreme Court President Jaime Arrubla confirmed that…
Former Justice and Interior Minister Fabio Valencia Cossio wades into a dispute between Alvaro Uribe and former Supreme Court President Cesar Julio Valencia Copete, reports Radio Santa Fe. The ex-minister issued…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday emphasized his strong anti-corruption stance, saying that the aim of his administration was to “govern from a glass box, with total transparency.” Speaking at…