Colombia
UPDATE: Colombian soldiers released after village standoff
Southwestern Colombia– A group of 45 Colombian soldiers have been safely retrieved from a village in rural southwestern Colombia, where they were blocked from leaving by approximately 600 civilians. The soldiers were on an anti-narcotics mission in the Micay Canyon area when they were detained. According to the Colombian military, the retrieval operation was carried […]
Nigeria-Colombia 3-day engagements will open new diplomatic chapter – VP Shettima
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the visit by his Colombian counterpart, Mrs. Francia Márquez to Nigeria, and the bilateral engagements will serve as a gateway to a new chapter for both countries. The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, arrived […]
BREAKING: Colombian Vice President arrives Abuja for 3-day Nigeria visit
Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez arrives in Abuja for a 3-day visit to strengthen Nigeria-Colombia ties in trade, security, energy, and governance. The Vice President of Colombia, Her Excellency Francia Márquez, has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to begin a three-day official visit to Nigeria. Her visit marks a significant step […]
Teenager sentenced to 7 years for shooting Colombian presidential candidate
A 15-year-old boy who shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in June has been sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention. Uribe, a 39-year-old opposition legislator, underwent multiple surgeries during two months in an intensive care unit in Bogota and died of a cerebral hemorrhage on August 11. The attack echoed the worst years of […]
Colombia hit by deadly Drone attack, car bombing
At least 18 people have been killed and dozens injured in two attacks in Colombia attributed to dissident factions of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. A vehicle packed with explosives detonated near a military aviation school in Cali, the country’s third most populated city, leaving six people dead and 71 […]
Colombian Presidential Hopeful Dies After Assassination Attempt
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe has died after fighting for his life since being shot in June during a campaign event. Uribe, a 39-year-old senator and potential presidential candidate from the right-wing opposition, was shot in Bogota on June 7 during a rally and underwent multiple surgeries before his death. According to his wife, Maria […]
Sudan’s Military Strikes Down UAE Plane Carrying Mercenaries
Sudan’s air force has destroyed a United Arab Emirates (UAE) aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries while it was landing at an airport controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Darfur region of western Sudan. According to the army-aligned state TV, the attack killed at least 40 people on Wednesday. The Sudanese army has […]
Ex President Found Guilty in Landmark Bribery Trial
A Colombian judge has convicted former President Alvaro Uribe of witness tampering and bribery in a landmark trial, marking the country’s first-ever guilty verdict against a former president. Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia ruled that Uribe, 73, conspired with a lawyer to coax three former members of paramilitary groups into changing their testimony against him. The […]
Colombia Arrests Alleged Leader of Italian Mafia in Latin America
Colombian authorities have apprehended an alleged leader of the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Latin America, identified as Giuseppe Palermo, also known as “Peppe”. Palermo, an Italian national, was wanted under an Interpol red notice, which called for his arrest in 196 countries. The arrest was made possible through a coordinated operation between Colombian, Italian, and […]
Sexcam Industry Exploits Schoolgirls in Colombia
The sexcam industry in Colombia has been accused of exploiting schoolgirls, with some studios employing underage models and sidestepping age verification checks. Isabella, a 17-year-old model, was recruited by a studio in Bogotá that promised her easy money. She started working without a written contract, performing sexual acts in front of a camera for viewers […]