Holy Virgin appears in Colombian thunder storm
The Holy Virgin risked over-exposure this week after Our Lady of Mount Carmel popped out yet again to the delight of Colombian villagers. The seemingly ubiquitous deity’s image was spotted…
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Young Colombian artist wins Google logo competition.
A talented 14-year-old Colombian artist wins a nationwide competition to design an alternative logo for search engine Google. Following a search across Colombia, Google selected Yennifer Valderrama Castaño, from the…
Shakira heats up Wimbledon
Colombian heart-breaker Shakira was spotted in the stands at Wimbledon offering support for her “friend,” pretty boy tennis player Rafael Nadal, as he stormed past his fourth-round French opponent. Sultry…
Cali couples say ‘I do’ in mass wedding
Wedding bells will chime in the Colombian city of Cali after the mayor approved plans for a public mass wedding to be held at the Orchid Park in September.Over 200…
Ibague man named tamale king
A 40-year-old street vendor from Ibague has been named the king of tamales, after beating the competition at the city’s annual tamale eating contest. Pitted against 23 competitors, all hungry…
Santos and his John Hancock
The seven soft rounded curves of President-elect Juan Manuel Santos’ signature denote an introverted, somewhat egocentric nature, while the ascending lines exhibit an ambitious beaver of a man, reports Cromos. The…
Former FARC dog becomes police’s best friend
Police forces in the northern Colombian department of Bolivar are being helped in their mission by a very loyal and friendly demobilized guerrilla – and what’s more, he is probably the…
Shakira launches seductive new scent
Ever wondered what a She Wolf smells like? Well, now you can find out as Shakira launches her brand new perfume, named “S.” The Colombian songstress has joined the ranks…
Colombian actresses fight over ‘narco-model’ role
Three of Colombia’s hottest divas are set to fight tooth and claw for the coveted role of “narco-queen” Angie Sanclemente in an upcoming television series. Marcela Mar, Sara Corrales and…