The Latest Breaking News from Colombia

Italy investigates possible mistaken-identity killing of scientist in Colombia

Rome prosecutors expected to send team to Santa Marta where body of Alessandro Coatti was found dismembered

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Colombian Army Delivers New Blow To Gulf Clan Cartel, Killing Eight Operatives And Seizing Supplies

Recent attacks on the cartel's organizational structure include the death of "Chirimoya," a ringleader and close ally of "Chiquito Malo," the current leader of the Gulf Clan cartel

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

Foreign Student With Valid Visa Deported After Being Arrested At Florida Traffic Stop

A Colombian student was deported after being arrested at a traffic stop. Rep. Maxwell Frost accused Trump and ICE of "running a government-funded kidnapping program."

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

Colombian court rules Karol G and J Balvin song violated rights of children

The song '+57' generated controversy in Colombia when it was released last year, with organizations that defend the rights of children quickly calling for its removal.

Euronews · Apr 9, 2025

Colombian court rules hit song ‘+57’ violated the rights of children

A high court ruled that ‘+57’ violated the rights of children because its lyrics sexualized minors

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Tributes to London scientist after dismembered body parts found in Colombia

Former colleagues of scientist Alessandro Coatti at the Royal Society of Biology said they were devastated to learn of his suspected murder

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Andrea Padilla: The Senator Elevating Animal Rights to the Top of the Legislative Agenda In Colombia

Who is Andrea Padilla, the senator who has been putting animal rights at the forefront of the political agenda in Colombia

Latin Times · Apr 7, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Hundreds of carnivorous plants on display lure in visitors in Colombia

Hundreds of carnivorous plants were displayed this weekend at Bogotá’s botanical garden in an exhibit that invited visitors to allow themselves to be “trapped” by these colorful, deceptive specimens

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025

A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance

Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the government

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

The Arrest Of a Top Drug Trafficker Reignites an Extradition Debate in Colombia

Plans to send Geovanny Andrés Rojas, known as "Araña," to the U.S., reignited a debate about extradition as it could also undermine peace talks in the country

Latin Times · Apr 5, 2025