Colombia sets its sight on Olympic glory in London
The head of Colombia’s Olympic mission said Friday the country can achieve a record four medals in London. “Colombian sport has been greatly professionalized in recent years. For that reason,…
The head of Colombia’s Olympic mission said Friday the country can achieve a record four medals in London. “Colombian sport has been greatly professionalized in recent years. For that reason,…
Rapidly rising rivers in southwestern Colombia affected up to 15,000 families in recent days, reported local media. According to the National Director of Risk Management, Carlos Ivan Marquez, two people…
A joint operation between Colombia’s Air Force and Army dealt another blow to guerrilla group FARC in the country’s west Thursday. Following three months of intelligence work, Colombian forces raided…
An Envigado judge was shot dead after withdrawing money in downtown Medellin, Thursday. Justice Jorge Alberto Restrepo was traveling in his car after he had withdrawn a large sum of…
A U.S. non-profit nominated Shakira for a ‘Do Something’ award Thursday, which recognizes celebrities’ philanthropic work. Fellow singers Adam Lambert, Will.i.am, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the British-Irish boy band,…
Shakira and her boyfriend on Thursday doused rumors that their relationship is on the rocks with a playful display at a zoo. The Colombian megastar and Spanish soccer defender, Gerard…
President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed Carlos Urrutia as Colombia’s new ambassador to Washington Thursday. Santos described his childhood friend as a man, “who has all the qualities to represent our…
Nine U.S. military service members involved in April’s prostitution scandal in Cartagena received administrative punishments but will not face criminal charges, according to army officials. Of the 12 soldiers investigated…
Colombia’s Ministry of Energy announced Wednesday production of crude oil has dropped by 0.5% in the last year. The government study reported that crude oil output stood at 934,000 barrels…