Climate
Landslides in Colombia kill at least 14 with 20 still missing
Rescue teams from the Civil Defense, Red Cross, and firefighters are still searching for any survivors that might still be buried under the debris
Politics
Colombia, and Venezuela fully restore diplomatic relations, reopen their land borders
A delegation led by Colombian trade minister German Umaña and the governor of Venezuela’s Tachira state, Freddy Bernal, met in the middle to officially open the “Tienditas” bridge
Politics
Brazil and Colombia demand Maduro keep promise to hold democratic elections in Venezuela
Brasilia and Bogotá said the elections on July 28 are the opportunity to “strengthen” democracy in Venezuela, as was agreed in Barbados
Health
Colombia to eliminate national mask mandate May 1
"These measures will be applied in municipalities where at least 70% of residents are fully vaccinated and at least 40% have received the booster,” President Ivan Duque said in a statement from the presidential palace
Politics
Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as Brazil, Chile and Colombia turn against promised land
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Colombia have all turned against Israel since the Oct. 7 attacks, criticizing the Jewish state for its military response as Hamas continues to hold at least 239 hostages
Politics
ICJ orders Colombia to stop activity in Nicaraguan maritime zone
The judges in The Hague stated that Colombian activities within the Central American country’s maritime zone violated Nicaragua’s sovereign rights
Politics
Colombia ends ceasefire with armed Gulf Clan, ELN and FARC after violations
According to Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, the country’s military forces and national police were given orders to carry out “offensive operations against the Clan del Golfo”
Trending
At least 21 die in Colombia coal mine explosion, officials say
At least 11 miners had died in the blast, while 10 others remained trapped 2,300 to 3,000 feet (700 to 900 meters) underground and there were ongoing efforts to rescue them
Crime
Colombia's most-wanted criminal sentenced to 45 years in U.S. District Court
The sentencing brings a significant chapter to a close in Otoniel's criminal career, reflecting a shift from his once-dominant position as a major player in the Colombian underworld.
Politics
Colombia, ELN ask three more countries to participate in peace talks
On Friday, the two sides agreed to add Brazil, Chile, and Mexico to the list of guarantor countries participating in the negotiations that seek to put an end to more than 60 years of war