The Latest Breaking News from Bogotá

Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting

BOGOTá - Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader Gustavo Petro was planning a "coup" and ordered the military to "protect" the country's democracy.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

How Did Natalia Villalba Die? Influencer Found Dead, Shoved Inside Suitcase in Opulent Bogota Airbnb

Colombian model and influencer Natalia Villalba was found dead in a suitcase in a luxury Bogotá Airbnb, as a British suspect with a stalking conviction faces an international femicide probe.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

British man arrested in Ecuador after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, from Dorset, is accused of killing Natalia Villalba in an apartment in Bogotá

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Texas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Boy on Balcony Reportedly Adopted the Children Found in His Apartment

A Texas man arrested in Bogotá for allegedly abusing a boy on a balcony may have adopted the three children rescued from his apartment by police.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16

ATFX Secures Authorisation to Establish Representative Office in Colombia, Strengthening Its Presence in Latin America

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX has secured authorisation from the Financial Superintendence of Colombia to establish and operate its Representative Office in Colombia under Resolution No. 2065 dated November 14, 2025. This strategic milestone strengthens ATFX's presence across Latin America (LATAM) under the company name AT Global…

AAP · Jun 16

Texas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Boy on Balcony, Passersby Screamed at Him to Stop

A 36-year-old Texas man was arrested in Bogotá after passersby witnessed him sexually abusing a seven-year-old boy on a balcony. The viral video sparked national outrage across Colombia.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'

It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington Post reported that the Colombian government quietly called off the meeting after a…

The Times of India · Jun 11

Once sold for two packs of smokes: Historic Botero painting up for auction in Bogotá

'La Plegaria' (1949), a watercolour Fernando Botero traded for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is now up for auction in Bogotá with over 120 Latin American works.

Euronews · May 20

Dad Found Lifeless In Colombia Was Looking For New Wife After His Previous Marriage Failed

A New York City father’s hopeful journey to find love in Colombia ended in a gruesome tragedy.

Bored Panda · May 2

New York plumber murdered on trip to Colombia to meet his potential new wife

Remains of 51- year-old Nachum Israel Eber were found in a bloody wardrobe left on the street in Bogotá, according to report

The Independent UK · May 1