The Latest Breaking News from Colombia

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and are also looking to address their future sooner rather than later.

AAP · Aug 27

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga

According to the Colombian Geological Survey, the quake hit at around 11:45 am local time on Wednesday, with the epicentre in Los Santos, in Colombia's Santander department.

Euronews · Aug 26

Coffee Prices Slump on the Outlook for Larger Brazil Coffee Supplies

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -13.35 (-3.98%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -77 (-2.09%). Coffee prices dropped to 1-week lows on Wednesday and settled sharply lower as the outlook for Brazil’s coffee harvest to put more supplies into the market has sparked...

Barchart · Aug 26

Coffee Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Bigger Brazil Exports

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.55 (-1.33%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -114 (-3.00%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance today and fell sharply on reports that some warehouses in Brazil are no longer accepting new coffee supplies as space fills up,...

Barchart · Aug 25

Over 500,000 Undocumented Venezuelans Face Deportation Risk in Colombia Under De la Espriella's Hardline Shift

Newly elected Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and deportations of undocumented migrants, targeting hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in a hardline shift backed by new security ties with Washington.

Latin Times · Aug 25

Airline Hands Influencer Sweet Karma After His Disgusting Mid-Flight Prank

Yeferson Cossio has been banned from flying with a South American airline for a stinky prank that left an entire plane of passengers and crew furious.

Bored Panda · Aug 25

Colombian drug gangs recruiting children through social media to pilot explosive drones: Report

Colombian drug gangs and rebel groups are increasingly recruiting children and training them for dangerous roles, including piloting drones loaded with explosives, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 25

New Colombian president orders immigration raids, vowing deporations of migrants without legal status

The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said.

Euronews · Aug 25

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown

Far-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermath

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits

The Independent UK · Aug 24