Colombia’s president slams US sanctions, cites Colombia’s anti-narcotics efforts

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has vowed to stand firm after the US imposed sanctions on him over alleged links to drug trafficking, calling Washington’s move a “paradox” given his long-standing cooperation in the fight against narcotics. “What...

Trump Pushes MAGA Agenda in Latin America

In a speech in Riyadh in May, President Donald Trump denounced generations of US interventionism, saying the Middle East was only made worse by Americans who fly in “giving you lectures on how to live and how to govern your own affairs.” Those...

Trump says U.S., Japan will do ‘tremendous’ trade in meeting with prime minister

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says U.S., Japan will do ‘tremendous’ trade in meeting with prime minister 01:44 UP NEXT Lawmakers need ‘genuine’ conversations to end...

Latin American Political Earthquake: Milei's Midterm Victory In Argentina Puts Chile In Focus Ahead Of Elections

After Javier Milei's surprise midterm victory in Argentina (documented here), along with the market reaction (see the Goldman note here), attention now shifts across the Andes to Chile's first-round presidential election next month....

President Petro is backed by the solidarity of the Venezuelan government in the face of Trump’s defamations.

President Gustavo Petro takes action against defamation by the U.S. government of his person, family and members of his cabinet. Photo: EFE October 24, 2025 Hour: 6:11 pm The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela categorically rejects the recent...

How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’

Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...

Trump Says Vance-Rubio Ticket Would Be ‘Unstoppable’ in 2028 Election

Marco Rubio (L) and JD Vance (R). X/ @eldiario October 27, 2025 Hour: 11:49 am On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that he would “love” to run for a third term in the 2028 presidential election, saying he has “the best numbers” in the...

Trump administration says it’s given 7 classified briefings to Congress on US military boat strikes

By Samantha Waldenberg, Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said Monday it has provided seven separate classified briefings on US military strikes on alleged drug boats, even as lawmakers have said they have not received the...

Griffith Foods’ Model in Colombia: Robots with a Human Touch

Griffith Foods is a U.S.-origin company with a global presence and nearly five decades in Colombia. Its purpose is “Nourish the World by Blending Creativity and Care.” With more than 100 years of experience, it has established itself as a...

Colombia’s Petro Responds to US Clinton List Inclusion in Fiery Speech

Colombia’s President Petro denounced U.S. sanctions placing him on the Clinton List in a speech, accusing Trump of siding with “the mafia”. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Colombia Presidency / Public Domain In a forceful speech on Friday evening,...

Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers LIVE Score Updates in NFL Game

Stay tuned to follow Colts vs. Steelers live! We'll soon be sharing the starting lineups for the Colts vs. Steelers game, along with the latest information from Acrisure Stadium. Don't miss a single detail of the live game updates and commentary...

‘You’re Not Murdering Anybody’: Sen. Lindsey Graham Rejects Military Concerns Over Attacks on Alleged Drug Boats

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told CBS’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday that President Donald Trump had “all the authority he needs” to conduct the recent military attacks off the coast of Venezuela, maintaining the legality of the strikes while brushing...

JV article: Tiger Gold developing Colombia’s next mine

As Tiger Gold prepares to list on the TSXV later this year, the company published a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) this month for the Quinchía gold project in Colombia that shows strong economic base case value and exploration potential....

EDC Celebrates 10 Years in Colombia

Export Development Canada (EDC) proudly celebrates a decade of regional presence and successful business partnerships in Colombia. EDC’s representation opened its doors in Bogotá in 2013, two years after the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement...

Sen. Graham backs Trump's boat strikes as Congress debates its role in military oversight

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIV) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to support President Donald Trump's legally dubious boat strikes as tensions continue to rise with the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela. The U.S. has...

Colombia’s Council of State Blocks Petro’s Healthcare Reform Decree

Colombia’s Council of State has suspended the decree through which President Petro sought to reform the healthcare system. Credit: César Carrión / Presidency of Colombia. The Council of State of Colombia has suspended Decree 0858 of 2025, promoted...

Colombia's Petro to sue Trump in US courts over 'thug' remark

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared he will take legal action in United States courts following derogatory comments made about him by former US President Donald Trump. The diplomatic dispute emerged after Trump labeled Petro "a thug and...

International higher education is not just an export

GLOBAL As governments impose tighter restrictions on international students and cross-border exchange becomes a site of political tension, global education is at risk of being reduced to a revenue line. Yet the consequences of curbing mobility...

Brilliant law student dies on eve of UWI grad

News Yvonne Webb 6 Minutes Ago Alexia Trim. - ON October 22, one day before she was due to don her gown and cross the stage at UWI’s St Augustine campus to collect her Bachelor of Laws degree with first-class honours, Alexia Trim died in Colombia,...

Morning Brief: Trump’s Asia Blitz & Military Build-Up In The Caribbean

President Trump brokers several monumental deals in Asia, the U.S. ramps up its military presence in the Caribbean, and we get an expert opinion on the state of the Trump economy. It’s Monday, October 27, 2025, and this is the news you need to...