Colombian President Responds to U.S. Sanctions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that his country would not yield to the sanctions imposed by the United States, asserting that the American decisions would in no way alter Colombia’s positions or its independent policies. In a brief...

Colombia’s Karol G, Shakira and Kapo Shine at Billboard Latin Music Awards

Colombian artists shone at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards; Karol G stood out as the top-winning female artist of the night. Credit: Carlos Figueroa, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombian artists shone on the most anticipated night of...

President Maduro rejects false U.S. narrative to justify aggression against Venezuela

“They invent an extravagant, vulgar, criminal and totally false story, already demonstrably false, Venezuela is a country free of coca leaf production,” said President Nicolás Maduro. President Nicolás Maduro highlights Venezuela’s sovereignty and...

Prince William reveals drive behind Earthshot Prize

It's been five years since the Prince of Wales launched his ambitious £50m Earthshot Prize to find 50 solutions to the planet's biggest problems. Now, midway through a critical decade for the Earth, Prince William's passion project is making great...

Colombia towards the Constituent Assembly: Bogotá prepares for massive mobilization

The Colombian president called on citizens to gather on October 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the Plaza de Bolívar, amid growing accusations by Donald Trump. Petro has decided to appeal to the people in the face of Donald Trump’s latest attacks and...

Colombia’s interior minister rejects US sanctions, denies drug allegations

ISTANBUL Colombia's Interior Minister Armando Benedetti criticized the US on Friday after being placed on its sanctions list, stressing that he has no connection to the drug trafficking allegations. “For having defended the dignity of the country...

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is now under US sanctions -- rocking a decades-old alliance between Washington and Bogota

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....

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...

Politics AFP US hits Colombia's leader with drug sanctions, sparking sharp rebuke

Washington slapped unprecedented sanctions on Colombia's leftist president, his wife, son and a top aide Friday, accusing them of enabling drug cartels -- and rocking a decades-old alliance. The US Treasury blacklisted Gustavo Petro, first lady...

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...

Colombia's leader slams U.S. boat strikes as illegal and ineffective

Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro has been outspoken in his condemnation of the U.S. military strikes on what the Trump administration says are drug smuggling boats in international waters. Petro calls the strikes easy, but ineffective...

Colombia slams US strikes on boats in international waters as illegal, warns of rising tensions with Trump

ISTANBUL Colombian President Gustavo Petro has criticized recent US military strikes targeting what the Trump administration describes as drug smuggling vessels in international waters. Petro said the operations are “easy” but ineffective in...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

Highlights: Heat 120-130 Lakers in 2025 NBA

EVENT ENDED Highlights and summary of the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Heat in the NBA regular season, in a game that the Lakers always controlled. Photo: VAVEL Both teams are pulling their starters, and it will all come down to the court....