Immigration
Personnel from Colombia, Panama and U.S. visit the Darién jungle to coordinate migration measures
According to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 36 migrants died in 2022 when crossing the Darién
Politics
European, U.S. and Latin America diplomats meet in Colombia to discuss Venezuelan political crisis
The summit’s goal is to restart the talks between the government and Nicolas Maduro and opposition political parties, in hopes that it will lead to free elections in the South American country
Crime
Former Bush Foundation fellow kidnapped and murdered in Colombia after being lured by femme fatale, say police
The tragic killing follows several incidents in which Americans have been kidnapped in the South American country
Immigration
Panama declares war on illegal immigration, prepares to shut down Darien Gap jungle bridge with Colombia
The move is in response to the shocking flow of migrants passing through the jungle this year, crossing over from South America through the dense Central American land bridge
Trending
At least 4 dead, hundreds wounded in Colombia after bleacher collapses during bullfight: report
A bull reportedly escaped in the chaos
Politics
Bernie Sanders admirer Petro leads Colombia's presidential race as nation heads to polls Sunday
As a declared candidate for the presidency, Gustavo Petro had a conversation with Sanders about strengthening "the ties between U.S. and Colombian progressivism."
Politics
Colombia's Petro asks cabinet to resign ahead of reshuffle, sources say
The decision comes after the leftist leader said he lost his party’s coalition in Congress and his controversial health reform did not meet the necessary quorum
Immigration
Biden administration deports migrants back to Cuba, Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras
“Thousands of migrants were removed, expelled, or left voluntarily yesterday,” ICE confirmed
Drug trafficking
One of Colombia's most-wanted drug traffickers captured in Mexico
Edward Fernando Galindo Cardoza is one of the last drug traffickers to inherit the businesses of the defunct Norte del Valle Cartel, according to Colombian President Ivan Duque
Law Enforcement
Colombia: Fugitives, criminals and 50 missing persons apprehended trying to cast votes
50 Colombians whose relatives thought they had disappeared, reappeared while exercising their right to vote. A leader of the Clan del Golfo armed group was captured on Sunday while appearing at the polls