Colombia

Falconets Can Reach U20 Semi-Final With Win Over Colombia, End 12-Year Drought

A win over Colombia would send the Falconets to their first U20 World Cup semi-final in 12 years, coach Moses Aduku warned against complacency.

Report Finds Colombia and Brazil Accounted for 52% of Environmental Activist Killings

Global Witness reports 65 of at least 124 environmental activists killed in 2025 died in Colombia and Brazil; 85% occurred in Latin America.

Guainía Dragonfly Count Rises to Nearly 120, Strengthening Local Environmental Monitoring

Collaboration with Indigenous communities raised Guainía’s dragonfly list from about 10 to nearly 120 and added local names.

Abelardo de la Espriella Restores Public Gun Carry, Almost 700,000 Affected

Abelardo de la Espriella ended a decade-long ban on carrying legal firearms in public, a change that will affect nearly 700,000 permit holders.

Three Soldiers Killed in ELN Drone Attack on Ocana Garrison

Three soldiers died and four were wounded after ELN fighters used explosive-laden drones to strike a military compound in Ocana.

Colombia President Faces Backlash After Posing With Bodies Labeled 'Terrorists'

Abelardo De La Espriella posted a video beside rows of body bags. The images extend a wave of performative populism across the Americas.

Car Bomb at Colombia Police Station Kills One, Wounds More Than 10

A car bomb exploded beside a Colombia police station on 1 September 2026. One person died and over 10 others were wounded, including officers.

Woman Rescued After 36 Hours Under Rubble in Colombia

A 32-year-old woman is pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after a 7.4-magnitude quake hit western Colombia.

At Least 132 Confirmed Dead as Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Neighbouring Countries

At least 132 people have been confirmed dead after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia and was felt across neighbouring countries.

Four Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash as Mayor Calls for Tighter Oversight

At least four people, including three Colombian women from the same family, were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed near Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, prompting calls for tighter oversight of tourist flights.

Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect, Cites Shared Commitment To Democracy

Nigeria congratulated Colombia’s president-elect, saying both countries share commitments to democracy, peace and sustainable development.