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Jose Maria Acevedo, Founder of Colombia’s Iconic Appliance Brand Haceb, Dies at 106
After more than 80 years in business, Jose Maria Acevedo, founder of Colombia’s iconic appliance brand Haceb, died at the age of 106. Credit: @ficogutierrez / X.com Courtesy. The Colombian industry has lost one of its most emblematic figures: Jose...
Venezuela Releases 17 Colombians Imprisoned Amid Maduro Government Crackdown
Venezuela releases a first group of 17 Colombians imprisoned without evidence on charges of anti-government activities. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the release of 17 citizens...
James Rodríguez to MLS? Colombia Superstar May Eye Move Ahead of World Cup
In partnership with James Rodríguez is reportedly set to leave Club León at the end of the Apertura 2025, as his contract expires in December and neither side intends to renew. With only six months remaining before the 2026 World Cup, the former...
Strictly Come Dancing star begs partner not to leave after 'gross' incident
(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert) They're regarded as one of Strictly's most endearing success stories, but the journey hasn't always been plain sailing for couple Molly Rainford and Tyler West. The duo, who began their romance after...
Cartagena: Colombia’s Underrated Gem For Birdwatching
Colombia's Bolívar Department is home to the National Aviary of Colombia, an institution that's home to well over 100 bird species. getty Home to more avian species than any other country, Colombia is a veritable paradise for birdwatchers, drawing...
Panama Police Dismantle International Criminal Network Dedicated to Aggravated Theft
The Panamanian National Police have dismantled a complex transnational criminal network specializing in high-value thefts, following an investigation initiated by the theft of jewelry from a commercial establishment in the metropolitan area. These...
Colombian FARC dissidents vow to ‘fight’ US invasion threat
FARC dissidents warned the United States on Saturday that they would fight back against any “violations of Colombian sovereignty,” after President Donald Trump threatened to launch ground operations to target drug traffickers. “We are used to...
South Africa Is a Confirmed Criminal & Mafia State - Only Second to Colombia!
In every community setting across South Africa, the dominant conversation is about the criminal activities of the ANC party and government. Multiple commissions of inquiry have exposed serious acts of corruption, only for the cases to fizzle out...
U.S. military kills 14 more people in Trump’s expanding drug war
DOUG MILLS/THE NEW YORK TIMES Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walks into a news conference about a plane crash near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at the White House in Washington, on Jan. 30. President Donald Trump’s military...
EEUU lanza ataques contra presuntas embarcaciones del narco frente a Colombia; 14 muertos
WASHINGTON — El secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, anunció el martes que el Ejército de Estados Unidos llevó a cabo tres ataques en el océano Pacífico oriental contra cuatro embarcaciones sospechosas de transportar drogas, resultando en 14...
‘We do not agree with these attacks’: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on US strike against drug-transporting vessels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that she asked the foreign affairs secretary and the navy to meet with the US ambassador to discuss the latest American strike on boats accused of carrying drugs.“We do not agree with these...
Colombia’s Most Unique Beauty Pageants
Colombia’s beauty pageants celebrate culture with unique themes, from coffee to animals, uniting communities in vibrant festivities. Credit: Colombia One. Colombia’s culture is rich in diverse celebrations that bring together hundreds of people...
AP News: US launches strikes on 4 alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean on four boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor in the deadliest...
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Episode 1 Recap: Does Kyle Go to Prison?
Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, Paramount+’s ‘Mayor of Kingstown‘ tells the story of Mike McLusky, who is tasked with steering the entire prison ecosystem of Kingstown all on his own. However, when groups with clashing interests begin...
US launches 3 strikes on suspected drug boats near Colombia, killing 14 people
The U.S. military on Monday launched three strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Colombia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the strikes killed at least 14 people and left...
Exclusive-US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump’s expanding operations in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, three U.S. officials say, a development that raises new...
US launches 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia, killing 14
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 people and leaving one...
Love, red dust and tiny home struggles feature in our top October photos
Our photographers this month illustrated a significant day for WA's history, a woman's struggle with her tiny home and a group of rowers competing on the world stage. Love and war Mo Mustafa documented his experiences as a junior doctor in Gaza on...
US military strikes 4 boats in the Pacific, killing 14, in ramp-up of campaign against alleged drug trafficking
(CNN) — The US military conducted strikes against four more boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 14 people on board the vessels, with one survivor, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. It marked the first time multiple...
Comoros joins ICJ challenge against Israel as more Palestinian bodies returned
THE Comoros has become the latest country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The court confirmed today that the Comoros filed a declaration on Wednesday under Article 63 of the...