Flooding and landslides caused by this year’s first rainy season have killed eight and affected more than 12,000 in the first three months of 2012, according to the Colombian government. So…
A Colombia judge overturned the conviction of a FARC commander Thursday for his alleged role in a 1998 massacre in which 17 civilians died, reported Colombian media. The judge in…
Colombia aspires to win 5 medals and have 100 athletes at the London 2012 Olympics, said to the President of the country’s Olympic committee (COC). “In relation to the performance…
Colombian authorities on Tuesday seized 32 assets worth a total of $12 million allegedly belonging to extradited Norte del Valle cartel capo “Chupeta.” Vehicles, commerical and private properties, and other…
Around 9,100 people were estimated to have been affected by heavy seasonal rains in Colombia this year, according to the government’s Risk Management Unit. Emergencies due to the weather have…
Seventeen alleged members of the neo-paramilitary group the Urabeños were captured by authorities in Colombia’s northern Cesar department, according to local media. Among those arrested in the region that borders Venezuela…
Some of Colombia’s hottest acts will share the stage with world famous bands like TV on the Radio and MGMT at Bogota’s 2012 Estereo Picnic music festival. As well as…
Colombia’s James Rodriguez has been named as one of the 30 most valuable young soccer players in the world by a Portuguese sports publication. The F.C Porto winger and Colombian…
Manu Chao confirmed the date and venue for a free concert in Bogota, as part of his “Manu Chao La Ventura” tour Thursday. The Franco-Spanish performer, who sings in French, Spanish,…