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Colombian soldier killed in attack from explosives laden on a mule
BOGOTA, Colombia — A Colombian soldier was killed and two others wounded Wednesday when explosives carried by a mule exploded in rural northeastern Colombia, authorities said.Article content Antioquia Gov. Andres Julian Rendon confirmed the...

Colombian Brand Chevignon Expands into the U.S. with First of Ten Stores
More Latin American fashion in the United States. In a key step in the internationalization of Colombian fashion, Chevignon, which specializes in denim, has made its physical landing in the U.S. market with the opening of its first store in the...

Colombia’s New Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio Takes Office Amid Ongoing Ministry Investigation
Colombia appoints Rosa Villavicencio as acting foreign minister amid ministry reforms. Photo: @infopresidencia. July 9, 2025 Hour: 10:40 pm Rosa Villavicencio assumes Colombia’s Foreign Ministry leadership, tasked with advancing peace, regional...

Colombian soldier killed, 2 wounded in an attack from explosives laden on a mule
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A Colombian soldier was killed and two others wounded Wednesday when explosives carried by a mule exploded in rural northeastern Colombia, authorities said. Antioquia Gov. Andrés Julián Rendón confirmed the soldier’s death...

Consensus Grows on Gaza Genocide, But Many Holocaust Scholars Remain Silent
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. We speak with leading Israeli American historian Omer Bartov about his latest essay for The New York Times, headlined “I’m a Genocide...

Colombian soldier dies in ELN bomb attack using donkey
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American Foreign Aid Has Countless Neoliberal Strings Attached To It
In the global imagination, US foreign aid often conjures images of humanitarian relief and generosity; a selfless gesture from wealthier nations to the poorest. While the scale of this investment can produce good outcomes, as the estimated 14...
Colombia’s Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Exports Reach All-Time High in May 2025
Exports from the agricultural and agro-industrial sector recorded their best historical performance for this month in May 2025, with a growth of 26.7% in value and 10.7% in volume compared to the same month of the previous year. This behavior...
Colombia and Haiti progress in their agricultural cooperation
Haiti - Agriculture : Colombia and Haiti progress in their agricultural cooperation 09/07/2025 09:29:19 Following the commitments made by President Gustavo Petro during his official visit to Haiti on January 22, 2025...

Colombia and US return ambassadors to their posts to resolve crisis
The United States ambassador returned to Colombia as part of bilateral attempts to overcome a crisis caused by an alleged plot to out President Gustavo Petro. In a post on social media platform X, acting US ambassador John McNamara said that he...

Paraguay Emerges As Stable Hub Amid Latin America’s Economic Volatility
Paraguay solidifies its position as one of Latin America’s most financially stable nations, achieving the fourth-lowest country risk rating in the region. This is according to J.P. Morgan’s latest Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI), which tracks...

Colombian beats and Barranquilla royalty take over downtown Dallas for summer festival
A North Texas festival is bringing Colombia to downtown Dallas. The 2025 Dallas Colombian Festival returns Saturday, July 19, and will feature a jam-packed day of culture, music and community in celebration of Colombian Independence Day, which is...

Tiger in Colombia: Touseef Panchbhaya’s Favorite Destination Reveals His Bold Spirit
For many, travel is a hobby. For Touseef Panchbhaya, widely known as Tiger, it’s a form of expression. An Indian-born fashion model and successful entrepreneur living in the United States, Touseef has become a global personality admired for both...
Colombia retracts statement on Pakistan casualties after Shashi Tharoor explains Operation Sindoor realities
In a significant accomplishment for India in its global outreach effort to expose Pakistan and to convey its zero tolerance against Terrorism, Colombia, which earlier in its statement sympathised with Pakistan over the loss of lives, has now...

Colombia’s Marxist Prez Issues Grovelling Apology to Trump — Days After Accusing U.S. of Plotting ‘Coup’ Against Him
Gustavo Petro / Screenshot Colombia’s Marxist president, Gustavo Petro, has issued a groveling apology to President Trump, days after accusing his administration of plotting a “coup” against him. The letter, which was obtained by Colombian media...

92% of Environmental Defenders Experience Online Abuse or Harassment, Survey Reveals
Among the numerous platforms where online abuse is rampant, Facebook is the platform most cited by environmental defenders where they have been victims of online abuse, followed by X, WhatsApp, and Instagram. — Environmental defenders,...

Colombia looks to turn new page with US after 'coup' allegations
By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's ambassador to the U.S. returned to Washington on Tuesday, appearing to take a conciliatory tone after a diplomatic tussle over allegations of Republican leaders' involvement in the Latin American...

Colombia’s Leftist President Shrinks to Trump with Private Apology After Bizarre Coup Accusation
In a stunning about-face, Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro reportedly issued a private apology to President Donald Trump after previously launching an unhinged public tirade accusing the U.S. president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

Colombian armed groups have expanded during Petro’s presidency, report finds
Audio By Carbonatix By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) -Illegal armed groups in Colombia have added thousands of members and expanded their territorial control in the last three years, despite government efforts to negotiate ceasefires,...

Sofía Vergara Honored With Giant Statue In Colombia While Celebrating Birthday Without Boyfriend In Sardinia
Colombian actress and businesswoman Sofía Vergara has been immortalized with a giant statue in her hometown of Barranquilla. The tribute was unveiled on July 10, the same day the Latina super star turned 53, as she celebrated her birthday on the...