Articles about Colombia
31 May 2021
Copa America 2021: After Colombia, Argentina removed as host
The 2021 edition of Copa America is without a host nation less than two weeks before it kicks off.
18 Nov 2020
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CONMEBOL): List of records broken
Matchday four of the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers saw heavyweights Brazil overcome Uruguay 2-0 to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.
14 Oct 2020
Neymar moves second behind Pele in Brazil's all-time scorers list
Brazil's Neymar moved behind Pele in the nation's all-time leading scorer list.
31 Dec 2019
Five animals (presumed to be extinct) that resurfaced this year
While extinction of animal species is a completely natural phenomenon, scientists estimate that they are today being lost at up to as much as 1,000 times the standard rate of extinction, with dozens of species disappearing every single day.
06 Dec 2019
Love Bird-watching? Here are top five places you should visit
As the name suggests, Bird-watching is the act of observing birds in their natural habitat, for recreational purpose.
04 Dec 2019
Copa America 2020: Title-holders Brazil to start proceedings against Venezuela
The draw for the next edition of Copa America was officially held in Cartagena, Colombia, on Tuesday, as the 12 participating teams were divided into respective groups, besides the fixtures being finalized as well.
02 Dec 2019
Today in history: Drug lord Pablo Escobar's death anniversary
Colombia's most feared, iconic and devastating drug lord, Pablo Escobar died today 26 years ago. He was 44.
16 Oct 2019
Alexis Sanchez faces long spell on sidelines: Details here
There seems to be no respite from injuries for Alexis Sanchez.
13 Sep 2019
Ranking the greatest on-field fights in football history
Football/soccer is the most popular sport, globally.
28 Jun 2019
Copa America quarter-finals preview: All details here
Argentina are up against Venezuela in a crunch Copa America 2019 quarters battle later tonight.
14 Mar 2019
Copa America 2020: Argentina and Colombia to co-host the event
Argentina and Colombia have been selected as the host nations for the upcoming edition of Copa America football tournament, to be held in 2020.
10 Mar 2019
Twelve, including mayor and family, die in Colombia plane crash
A plane crash in Colombia killed 12 people yesterday, including a mayor and her family, the aviation and emergency services said.
18 Jan 2019
Bomb strikes Colombian Police Academy, kills 10 and injures 65
A car bomb attack on a police cadet training academy killed 10 people and wounded 65 in Bogota yesterday, making it the worst such incident in the Colombian capital in 16 years.
20 Nov 2018
Story of 'Narcos' can be set anywhere: Producer Eric Newman
Showrunner Eric Newman says the story of 'Narcos' can be set anywhere in the world because drug business connects people beyond geographical and political boundaries.
10 Nov 2018
Facebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here
Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.
19 Oct 2018
#TheBlowMustGoOn: Narcos Season 4 dives into Mexico's drug trade
The acclaimed Netflix series 'Narcos' is back for a fourth season, which will be released on November 16 on the popular streaming platform.
22 Sep 2018
#NoMoreDrugLore: Museum dedicated to Pablo Escobar shut down in Colombia
A museum in Medellin, Colombia, which showcased the life and times of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was shut down by the police on Thursday, as the managers didn't have a valid license to run it.
01 Sep 2018
#GamingBytes: Hitman 2 puts Agent 47 in wild Colombian jungles
Hitman 2 is an upcoming sequel to the 2016 game, which will be available from November 13.
04 Jul 2018
Know the updates on injuries as last eight battle looms
Certain key players have been nursing injuries ahead of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-finals.
03 Jul 2018
England take on Colombia for a spot in the quarter-finals
Colombia and England will lock horns, tonight, at the Otkritie Arena for a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
27 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup: Which awards would be presented this term?
FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest sporting carnival and apart from the winner's trophy, there are other awards which are presented every edition.
20 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup: Japan fans clean the stadium after match
Japanese fans saw their team clinch a famous victory over South American giants Colombia in their Group H opener.
02 Dec 2017
Remembering Pablo Escobar, the Narcos King, on his death-anniversary
11 Jul 2017
Colombia: President Santos extends amnesty to 3600 FARC rebels
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed the third and final decree granting amnesty to around 3600 members of the rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
26 Jun 2017
Over 15 missing after passenger boat sinks in Colombia
A passenger boat with about 170 people on board sank near Guatapé in northwestern Colombia. At least six died, while over 130 have been rescued.
04 Apr 2017
Colombia: FARC rebels offer to help rebuild landslide affected town
FARC rebels have offered to help rebuild the town of Mocoa, in the country's south-west, that was destroyed in the recent landslide in Colombia.
02 Apr 2017
Deadly landslides kill 206 in Colombia, 220 missing
At least 206 people were killed and 202 injured by landslides in Colombia's south-west Putumayo province.
10 Oct 2016
President Santos donates Nobel Peace prize award
Colombian President, Juan Santos, announced that he will be donating the Nobel Peace prize-money towards victims of Colombia's civil-war. The announcement came right after he partook in a religious ceremony held for the victims.
08 Oct 2016
Juan Manuel Santos wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, won the Nobel Peace prize for 2016 on Friday, September 7.
