The Latest Breaking News from Colombia

Colombia FARC dissident leader Gentil Duarte presumed killed in Venezuela - Colombia Defense Minister

Miguel Botache Santillana, better known as Gentil Duarte, who leads one faction of former FARC rebels who remained armed after a peace deal with Colombia's government, is presumed killed in Venezuela, Colombia's Defense Minister Diego Molano told journalists on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Populist Colombian candidate Hernandez enjoys late rise in polls

Rodolfo Hernandez, a septuagenarian construction magnate and former mayor, is enjoying a late rise in polls ahead of Colombia's presidential vote on Sunday, boosted by his colorful social media presence and anti-corruption promises.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Analysis: Colombia economic reforms will be difficult, whoever wins presidency

Whoever wins Colombia's presidency will face a divided congress and likely street protests, which will complicate efforts to carry out badly-needed fiscal and social reforms, analysts and politicians said.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Ex-rebel emerges as favorite in Colombian presidential race

A one-time rebel fighter has used an emotional anti-establishment discourse and promises to boost state involvement in the economy to garner a commanding lead in polls as Colombia heads into Sunday's presidential election

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Migrants in Mexico despair; U.S. extends pandemic asylum limits

Migrants across northern Mexico voiced frustration and desperation on Monday, after the U.S. government failed to lift a pandemic-era policy that has largely prevented them from seeking asylum in the United States for over two years.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

‘Grave concern’ over assassination threat ahead of Colombia election

Former president of Ecuador and professor Noam Chomsky among public figures to condem political violence in Colombia

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022

William's sweet tribute to Kate Middleton and Princess Diana during important meeting

Prince William had an important meeting with the president of Colombia at Kensington Palace - and a picture of the two men chatting shows several personal family photos of both Kate Middleton and Princess Diana that are on display

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

Colombian leftist Petro holds lead in presidential race, poll shows

Leftist Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla vowing to tackle grating inequality, held a big lead ahead of the May 29 vote, a poll showed late on Thursday, though center-right rival Federico Gutierrez saw an uptick in support.

Reuters · May 20, 2022

Lightning strike hits military academy injuring 19 cadets while training

The Colombian army has said that 19 cadets were injured after they were hit by a "dry bolt of lightning" while they were training at a military school in Tolemaida

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

William meets Colombian president after pledge to tackle illegal wildlife trade

Colombia became the first country to sign up to United for Wildlife’s Buckingham Palace Declaration last month.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022