Prominent EPL member captured by Colombian security forces
A prominent member of the EPL, known by the alias “El Pija” or “the dick,” was captured by Colombian security forces Sunday in the north of the country. El Pija…
A prominent member of the EPL, known by the alias “El Pija” or “the dick,” was captured by Colombian security forces Sunday in the north of the country. El Pija…
The Colombian government appointed a new ambassador to Ecuador Friday, President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed via Twitter. According to Santos, the new ambassador Ricardo Lozana Ferero has extensive experience in labor policy,…
Northern Colombia was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake Friday, confirmed local authorities. According to Deputy Director of the Colombian Geological Service Martha Calvache, the earthquake struck at 8:43am Friday,…
The Colombian Central Bank raised the intervention rate 25 base points to 5.25%, their website revealed Friday. The Board cited inflationary pressures from favorable terms of trade and expanding domestic…
Three Americans and a South African were rescued off the Caribbean coast after their sailboat ran aground neard the Colombian island of San Andres Thursday. The Colombian Navy reported the sailboat…
Colombia’s notorious “emerald czar” Victor Carranza has two types of cancer, the Prosecutor General’s Office (PG) revealed Thursday. “The 76-year-old man has prostate cancer four years in development as well…
Colombia’s largest private employer Exito Group announced Tuesday that it plans to invest approximately $200 million to open 100 new stores in 60 cities. This expansion was made possible by…
The Colombian Women’s Caucus staked its claim to the Senate Presidency, said local media Tuesday. Senator Maritza Martinez became the first woman to formalize her candidacy for the position. “It…
Reported cases of dengue fever in Colombia have more than doubled since last year, according to the government. As of Feb 11, 5,174 cases of dengue fever were reported, compared…