The Latest Breaking News from Colombia

Cops Bust Notorious Trafficker With 24 Lbs Of Colombian Cocaine

A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Spain with 24 pounds of cocaine.

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Taxes to soar 200% for rich Colombians in bill inspired by Thomas Piketty

When Colombia’s new leftist president, Gustavo Petro, unveiled a plan to impose a wealth tax on the rich just hours after being sworn in, the alarm bells rang only so loudly in the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota and Medellin.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

U.S., U.N. back new human rights training for Colombia police

Colombia's national police force will launch a training program with the help of the United States and United Nations meant to prevent abuses and human rights violations by cops, the head of the force said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Afro-Colombians helped install a new government in Bogotá. Will it address their needs?

Despite launching several initiatives, the Pacific coast region suffers from lack of basic services and is in the grips of violence

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2022

Jurgen Klopp makes Luis Diaz prediction as he delivers telling Sadio Mane comparison

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Colombia winger Luis Diaz's ability in front of goal as the Reds prepare for their first home Premier League game of 2022-23 season

Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Colombia's Petro replaces military commanders in human rights drive

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday designated new commanders for the military and the police, saying he chose the officials because they have not been accused of corruption or human rights violations.

Reuters · Aug 12, 2022

Colombian government and ELN rebels meet in Havana to restart peace talks

Government pledges ‘judicial and political steps’ to enable talks to resume with nation’s last guerrillas broken off three years ago

The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2022

Colombia and ELN rebels begin moving to restart peace talks

Colombia’s new government and members of the nation's last guerrilla group are moving toward restarting peace talks that were suspended three years ago in Cuba

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

Colombia says ELN rebels to take steps to restart peace talks

Colombia's ELN guerrilla group will take the necessary steps to restart peace talks, the new government's peace commissioner said on Friday.

Reuters · Aug 12, 2022

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido in "informal" meetings with Colombia's govt

CARACAS - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has held "informal meetings" with members of newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro's government, he said on Friday.

Reuters · Aug 12, 2022