The Latest Breaking News from Colombia

Ten-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday.

Ugly scenes erupted at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Wednesday after Uruguay's defeat against Colombia in the Copa America semifinal.

Colombia secured a 1-0 victory against Uruguay in the Copa America semifinal on Wednesday, despite being reduced to 10 men in the second half. Jefferson Lerma's header in the first half proved to be the decisive goal, setting up a final clash with the reigning champions, Argentina.

Tickets for Sunday's Copa América final in Miami between Argentina and Colombia are still available for as little as $1,249.

Jefferson Lerma’s goal settled a tetchy game and put Colombia into the final for the first time since 2001

Colombia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday annulled a controversial carbon credit deal in the Amazon rainforest, which six local tribes said had been signed without their consent.

James Rodriguez may have left Madrid four years ago - but he could be heading back there this summer once Copa America has concluded

Francia Márquez was not in the car. Her family narrowly survived a similar attack not a month ago

Colombian warlord Salvatore Mancuso has been released from prison

Uruguay knocked out nine-time winners Brazil in the quarters, while Colombia beat Panama 5-0

Government reports 36% decrease, with most gains in Amazon forest where conservation efforts are focused