Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves 21 dead amid pre-election violence Cocaine-trafficking rebels blamed for worst attack on civilians in decades, which also left 56 people injured The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
The Elections That Could Redefine U.S. Influence in Latin America in 2026 Colombia, Brazil, Haiti and Venezuela face pivotal votes shaped by security concerns, economic stakes and shifting ties with Washington Latin Times · Apr 27
Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20 during a wave of violence Officials in Colombia say the number of people killed in a bombing in a volatile region in the country's southwest has risen to 20 The Independent UK · Apr 26
Bomb attack kills 14, injures 38 in Colombia weeks before presidential election A deadly highway bomb attack in Colombia's Cauca region has killed 14 and injured 38. The blast occurred as assailants blocked the road. Authorities blame FARC dissidents. This violence escalates security concerns just weeks before the presidential election. The attack follows a wave of incidents targeting public infrastructure across southwestern… The Times of India · Apr 26
Explosive device on a bus kills 7 in southwest Colombia as violent attacks persist Authorities in Colombia say that an explosive device on a bus has killed seven people in the country's southwest region as violence there escalates The Independent UK · Apr 25
(VIDEO) Colombia Terror Attack Destroys Highway, Civilians Among 12 Fatal Victims At least twelve people were killed and more than a dozen others injured after an explosive device detonated today, Saturday April 25, on Colombia's Pan-American Highway in the southwestern department of Cauca, according to Colombian authorities and multiple local media reports. Latin Times · Apr 25
Latin American migrants deported from US await their fate in DRC The first group of Latin American migrants deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo has arrived in Kinshasa, under a controversial US scheme to transfer undocumented foreign nationals to third-party countries. They told RFI they feel "scared" in DRC. Radio France Internationale · Apr 24
Cristian Camilo Muñoz dies following infection to knee injury suffered in Tour de Jura fall Colombian rider died in Spain on Friday morning, six days after crash at French one-day race Cycling News · Apr 24
Italy: Most exposed EU country to fossil fuel shocks calls for a ‘united European' transition Italy is one of 50 countries attending the Fossil Fuel Transition Conference in Colombia. Euronews · Apr 24
'This partnership marks a return to the sport' – Ineos Grenadiers announce new partners, including an iconic Colombian coffee brand British team inks a deal with WTW, and Café de Colombia is back in the game Cycling Weekly · Apr 24
How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels ‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh path The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Countries to gather in Colombia for summit aimed at breaking fossil fuel reliance Governments from nearly 50 countries will meet in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels, amid frustration that U.N. climate talks have failed to directly tackle oil, gas and coal production The Independent UK · Apr 24
Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. Returns to the Spotlight Against Colombia's Jhon Caicedo Julio César Chavez Jr. is back in the ring on Saturday, April 25, in a fight that feels less like a routine appearance and more like another test of whether one of boxing's most turbulent careers still has room for a meaningful final chapter. Latin Times · Apr 23
Here’s what to expect from the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Delegates from more than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29 at the first-ever Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conversation · Apr 23
The Conversation · Apr 23 Why Sweden’s ban on fossil fuel production matters, despite not producing any itself – new research In 2022, Sweden took a rare step: the country banned all fossil fuel production.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 22 Texas father among DACA recipients Trump administration now targeting for deportation Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas.
Barchart · Apr 21 Corn Close with Gains on Tuesday Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and another...
Barchart · Apr 21 Corn Back to Higher Midday Trade Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains at the midday portion of the Tuesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and...
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition Colombia’s environment minister said global crises, including conflict in the Middle East, should accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, even as geopolitical tensions complicate the energy transition
Latin Times · Apr 17 Colombia's Petro Proposes a Temporary 'Co-Governance' Between Chavistas and Opposition Forces in Venezuela The plan centers on a joint administration involving the interim government and opposition groups which would allow both sides to "generate trust" before returning to the ballot box
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17 Rainwater harvesting and eco-gardens: how one Colombian neighbourhood helped a whole city plan for climate change From rainwater harvesting to tree nurseries, communities in Medellín are taking steps to increase their landslide and flooding resilience
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17 Colombia convenes climate ‘coalition of the willing’ to break global fossil fuel deadlock Santa Marta conference born out of frustration at Cop summits, where renewable progress has been stalled by major polluters
The Independent UK · Apr 16 The informant earned millions working undercover for the DEA. He paid no taxes Andres Zapata, 48, was extradited to the U.S. last year from his native Colombia
The Guardian - US · Apr 16 Colombia’s history-making VP blames racism for four years of frustration Francia Márquez, the country’s first Black vice-president, opens up about the strains in her relationship with the president and the obstacles she has faced: ‘The Colombian state is a racist state’
Latin Times · Apr 15 Diaz-Balart Warns of 'Deterioration of Democracy' for Colombia Under Petro, Cites Threats to Leaders His comments come after two presidential candidates in Colombia received images on social media showing funeral wreaths bearing their names