Colombia: News
18 May 2023
WorldColombia: President says 4 children survived plane crash, military disagrees
Confusion has occurred over whether four children, who were involved in a plane crash two weeks ago in Colombia, have been found alive in the Amazon rainforest, reported BBC.
07 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS declines to return suspected 'spy' balloon debris to China
The United States said on Monday it has no plans to return the alleged spy balloon to China, which is being recovered from the Atlantic.
06 Feb 2023
ChinaAfter US, Colombia spots 'balloon-like' object in its airspace
Colombia's military confirmed seeing an object resembling an air balloon flying over its territory on Saturday.
31 May 2021
FootballCopa 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.
31 Dec 2019
LifestyleFive 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
LifestyleLove 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
BrazilCopa 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
United States of AmericaToday 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.
14 Mar 2019
FootballCopa 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
Plane CrashTwelve, 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
Terror AttackBomb 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
NetflixStory 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.
22 Sep 2018
Pablo Escobar#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
Formula 1#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.
11 Jul 2017
WorldColombia: 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
WorldOver 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
WorldColombia: 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
WorldDeadly 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
United States of AmericaPresident 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
United States of AmericaJuan Manuel Santos wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2016 on Friday, September 7.