Erosion threatens closure of major highway on Colombia’s Caribbean coast
An important highway linking the town of Cienaga with the city of Baranquilla on Colombia’s...
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Colombia’s Baranquilla selected American Capital of Culture 2013
The northern Colombian city of Barranquilla was named the American Capital of Culture 2013. The distinction coincides with the 200th anniversary since the Baranquilla was granted the title of a town, although it is much older...
Man uses mentally disabled women as ‘child factory’
A man from the north of Colombia repeatedly impregnated a mentally disabled woman and sold the children for cash and household appliances over 14 years, police have reported. Authorities say 60-year-old Alfonso Regulo Alvis...
Faces from Barranquilla carnival (photos)
Baranquilla Carnival commenced with an explosion of color and characters on the Caribbean coast Saturday. Colombia’s biggest carnival saw a host of familiar faces from the world of politics and celebrity, as well as from...
Joe Arroyo suffers multiple organ failure
The health of salsa master Joe Arroyo has deteriorated significantly in the past five days, the Clinica La Asuncion finally announced after weeks of secrecy, Colombian media reported. “He currently is in delicate state...
‘Aguilas Negras’ threaten groups in Baranquilla
Neo-paramilitary group the “Aguilas Negras” have recently distributed pamphlets threatening journalists, lawyers, trade unionists and political leaders in the Caribbean coastal city of Barranquilla, media reported...
Regional leader of ‘Los Urabeños’ captured
Anti-narcotics police captured regional head of “Los Urabeños” who is said to be repsonsible for murder, kidnapping, extortion and the theft of land, reported El Espectador Friday. Giovannis Waldir Ustariz Martinez...
Spanish tourist’s family claim Colombian husband had her killed
A second suspect in the murder of a Spanish tourist in Barranquilla was arraigned Thursday. The victim’s family says her Colombian husband ordered the hit. Irene Cortes from Malaga, Spain, was murdered early Wednesday...
34 former paramilitaries face judge
A group of former AUC members from the Catatumbo bloc began their hearing before the courts, the prosecutor general’s website reported Wednesday. Prosecutors for the National Unity for Justice and Peace began proceedings...
Shakira wins MTV award
Colombian singer Shakira received the “Free your mind” award on November 7 from MTV for her social projects during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and for promoting education for children, LaPatilla.com reports....
