Colombia recognizes ICC arrest warrant for Israeli criminals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia has announced that it recognizes the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former war minister Yoav Gallant.
El Faro to publish book on Arbaeen gathering in Colombian
The El Faro International Publishing House in the Colombian capital of Bogota has announced its plan to publish a book on the Arbaeen gathering.
Tax reform plans to be revised over massive protests
At least 209 police officers have been injured and 185 activists detained during the two-day protests against a tax reform proposal in Colombia, the country's police said.
Colombia mine blast leaves 11 dead
An accidental explosion at a coal mine in Cucunuba, near Bogota in Colombia, on Saturday, left eleven people killed and four injured.
Maduro Says US, Colombia Preparing Provocation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he had information that Colombia and the United States were planning a provocation on the Bolivarian Republic's western border and called on all staff of the country's armed forces to be prepared for battle.
Colombia president-elect Duque picks peace pact critic as defense chief
Colombia’s right-wing President-elect Ivan Duque announced a controversial appointment as defense minister on Tuesday, choosing a vocal critic of the 2016 peace agreement with FARC rebels. The 70-year-old entrepreneur Guillermo Botero, a lawyer by profession, has no experience in security matters. “We’re going to have a new defense minister, a defense minister with great management […]
UNESCO marks Colombian national park for conservation
Colombia’s massive Chiribiquete National Park has made UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the United Nations body announced Sunday. “Congratulations,” the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization announced on Twitter. With an area of 2.7 million hectares (6.7 million acres) covering five Amazonian municipalities in the southern Guaviare and Caqueta regions, Colombia’s largest natural park has rich […]
Pekerman ‘optimistic’ as Colombia seek Senegal win
Jose Pekerman has refused to entertain the prospect of seeing Colombia’s stuttering World Cup campaign end with their final Group H clash against Senegal on Thursday. Despite following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Japan with a decisive 3-0 win over Poland, Colombia need to beat the on-form Africans in Samara if they are to avoid […]
Colombia to resume aerial spraying to destroy coca crop
Colombia will resume aerial spraying of coca plantations with the herbicide glyphosate to counter a record increase in production of the cocaine crop, President Juan Manuel Santos announced Tuesday. Santos, who will step down at the end of his term in August, said the health and environment ministry had approved pilot plans to resume spraying […]
Falcao, Cuadrado and Mina star as stylish Colombia break Polish hearts
Radamel Falcao, Yerry Mina and Juan Cuadrado scored as stylish Colombia boosted their World Cup last 16 hopes with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Poland on Sunday. In a match destined to see the loser sent home after the group stages, Colombia overcame a nervous start against Adam Nawalka’s men to move up to third […]