The Latest Breaking News from Colombia

Luis Diaz explains why he’s using ‘revenge’ as motivation at Liverpool

The 25-year-old joined the Reds from Porto in January

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

‘It’s scary’: Liverpool rivals warned ‘special’ Luis Diaz will get even better

The Colombian has made an almost instant impact since arriving from Porto in January

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

As U.S. may restrict abortion, other nations are easing access

Recent legislative activities in countries show the U.S. risks being out of step with the progress that the rest of the world is making in protecting sexual and reproductive rights.

WEKU · May 4, 2022

Colombia court suspends extradition of accused trafficker Otoniel

Colombia's top administrative court on Friday suspended the extradition to the United States of accused drug trafficker Dairo Antonio Usaga, known as Otoniel, until legal action by victims of the country's conflict can be resolved.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

PharmaCielo Cuts Net Loss By 39.13% To $20.9M Despite Plummeting Revenues In 2021

PharmaCielo Ltd. (OTCQX: PCLOF) (TSXV:PCLO), the Canadian parent of Colombia's premier cultivator and producer of dried flower and medicinal-grade cannabis extracts, PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

Colombian leftist Petro leads presidential election poll

The leftist former mayor of Bogota, Gustavo Petro, remains the front-runner in Colombia's May 29 presidential election, while center-right candidate Federico Gutierrez has vaulted into second place, according to a poll released on Friday by Invamer.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

Flora Growth Provides Lower-Cost Cannabinoids From Its Colombian Cultivation Facility, Cosechemos

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) has formally begun the integration of its licensed and Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard GACP certified cannabis products and derivatives into its global roster of branded products.

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

Violence against activists grows as Colombia's pilot fracking projects progress

Colombia's anti-fracking activists are facing increased threats and violence as two investigative pilot projects to extract oil and gas from unconventional fields move forward, five campaigners said, with some forced to flee in fear for their lives.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

Families of Colombian victims urge soldiers to reveal who ordered killings

Families of victims of extrajudicial executions committed by Colombian soldiers asked perpetrators to reveal who ordered the murders, during the latest public hearing of the country's transitional justice court on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2022

Maluma on Historic Medillín Show, Fulfilling Lifelong Dream

Fresh from the special unveiling of his Madame Tussauds wax figure in Medellín, Colombia, Maluma is ready to give the largest concert ever held at the Atanasio Girardot Soccer Stadium in his hometown. Tickets for Saturday’s show, titled "Medallo en el Mapa," are officially sold out. His management confirmed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022