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US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election, marking country's right-wing shift

With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.

Euronews

Trump ally and leftist candidate head for runoff in Colombia's presidential election

The right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump, came first in the vote, followed closely by left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, backed by current president Gustavo Petro.

Euronews

Sofía Vergara Honored with Giant Statue in Colombia While Celebrating Birthday Without Boyfriend in Sardinia

The Colombian city's mayor's office unveiled the artwork on the artist and businesswoman's birthday. The statue of Sofía Vergara in Barranquilla is similar to Shakira's.

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Sofía Vergara Will Follow Shakira in Getting Her Own Statue in Hometown of Barranquilla

The Colombian model and actress' hometown will be paying tribute to her with a statue in her honor.

Latin Times

'He slapped me': Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez assaults a TV cameraman after FIFA World Cup qualifier match - Watch

Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is accused of slapping a cameraman after Argentina's 1-2 loss to Colombia in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Jhonny Jackson, a cameraman for Caracol Televisión and RCN Deportes, claimed the incident happened in Barranquilla as he was filming Martínez after the match ended.

The Times of India

Eco-park Ciénaga de Mallorquín protects fragile mangroves and the beauty of Colombian wildlife

Ciénaga de Mallorquín is a collaboration between Francisco Ricardo (of Barranquilla-based DEB) and Giancarlo Mazzanti (of Bogotá-based Equipo Mazzanti), to protect and preserve Colombian flora and fauna

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Colossal Shakira’s Statue Is Unveiled In Colombia, And People Are Making The Same Joke About It

The 20-foot-tall Statue Of Liberty equivalent for pop culture enthusiasts was recently unveiled in Barranquilla. The post Colossal Shakira’s Statue Is Unveiled In Colombia, And People Are Making The Same Joke About It first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Shakira immortalised in Colombian hometown with giant bronze statue

Pop star Shakira has been immortalized in her Colombian hometown of Barranquilla

The Independent UK

Shakira's First Christmas Without Her Kids Involves Philanthropy and a 20-Foot Statue

Sasha and Milan are spending the holidays with dad Gerard Piqué

Latin Times

Liverpool's Luis Diaz scores twice for Colombia to beat Brazil in front of emotional father following kidnap ordeal

The winger netted with two headers in the space of five second-half minutes in front of his watching parents in Barranquilla

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Oil tank in Colombia's Barranquilla explodes into flames, one dead

A fuel tank exploded into flames in Colombia's Caribbean city of Barranquilla early on Wednesday, killing a firefighter who fell during the explosion, local authorities said.

Reuters

How to watch Colombia vs Bolivia, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia will meet Bolivia in World Cup Qualifying action on Thursday from Barranquilla.

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