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José Bayona wants to use AI to empower community media – and change how NYC talks

José Bayona wants to use AI to empower community media – and change how NYC talks

José Bayona, an immigrant from Colombia who arrived in New York City 30 years ago, has spent decades connecting diverse communities through journalism and government. Now, he’s betting on artificial intelligence to transform how ethnic and...

Colombia’s healthcare system deteriorated further despite govt intervention

Colombia’s healthcare system deteriorated further despite govt intervention

The Comptroller General’s Office (CGO) issued an alert about an ongoing degradation of Colombia’s public healthcare system, which is owed more than $8.2 billion (COP32.9 trillion) by private intermediaries called EPS’s. In its annual report, the...

World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank

World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank

World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...

Tecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian Aviation Authority

Tecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian Aviation Authority

Tecnam today announced that its flagship aircraft, the P-2012 Traveller, has received full validation from Aerocivil, the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. This milestone allows the Italian manufacturer and its local partner, Transair Leasing,...

President of Coljuegos to be 'Guest of Honor Regulator' at SAGSE Paraguay 2025

President of Coljuegos to be 'Guest of Honor Regulator' at SAGSE Paraguay 2025

SAGSE Paraguay 2025 organizers have announced the participation of Marco Emilio Hincapié, President of Coljuegos, as Guest of Honor Regulator in the next edition of the event, set to gather major stakeholders of the gaming industry in Latin...

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Lookman after Williams snub

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Lookman after Williams snub

Barcelona are interested in Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, while Bayern Munich have made an offer to sign Liverpool winger Luis Díaz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals...

In defense of a human right to democracy: Reflections on the pending Advisory Opinion before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

In defense of a human right to democracy: Reflections on the pending Advisory Opinion before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

On the 26th of March of this year the Secretariat of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (‘IACtHR’ or ‘the Court’) issued a press release communicating the request for an advisory opinion presented by the republic of Guatemala focused on...

International experts join mass grave excavation at former mother and baby home in Ireland

International experts join mass grave excavation at former mother and baby home in Ireland

International experts have joined Irish specialists at a mass grave where almost 800 babies and young children are thought to be buried. A team from Colombia, Spain, the UK, Canada and the US has linked up with staff from the Office of the...

HYBE Latin America makes waves with Daddy Yankee; unveils new series

HYBE Latin America makes waves with Daddy Yankee; unveils new series

HYBE Latin America, the regional arm of HYBE - the powerhouse behind BTS, KATSEYE, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN - is making major moves with two high-profile launches. First up, Daddy Yankee (now going by DY) kicked off summer with the upbeat, feel-good...

WHO launches drive to tax tobacco, beverage firms to boost public health

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: ON July 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the “3 by 35” initiative in an effort to boost public health and limit global consumption of harmful substances. By urging international governments to implement taxes on...

Trump imposes massive tariffs on Brazil over trial of ex-president Bolsonaro for fascist coup attempt

Trump imposes massive tariffs on Brazil over trial of ex-president Bolsonaro for fascist coup attempt

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro and commanders of the Armed Forces, Adm. Almir Garnier Santos, Army Gen. Paulo Sergio Nogueira and Air Brig. Lt. Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior. [Photo: Marcos Corrês/PR]In an extraordinary act of...

Chronversations with Stella Huang: Inside new student orientation

Chronversations with Stella Huang: Inside new student orientation

This week on Chronversations, host Stella Huang meets the new wave of talented students getting their first taste of Columbia campus life. From pop culture surprises to creative ambitions, hear what they’re excited for, what’s surprised them and...

Investigan a excancilleres de Colombia y a jefe de despacho presidencial por presuntas irregularidades con pasaportes

Investigan a excancilleres de Colombia y a jefe de despacho presidencial por presuntas irregularidades con pasaportes

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español La Procuraduría General de Colombia abrió una investigación disciplinaria contra los excancilleres Luis Gilberto Murillo y Laura Sarabia, así como contra el jefe del despacho presidencial, Alfredo Saade, por...

Liverpool transfer news: Rodrygo stance offers boost as Luiz Diaz makes contract demand

Liverpool transfer news: Rodrygo stance offers boost as Luiz Diaz makes contract demand

Liverpool set the pace in the transfer window this summer and will soon see the coming together of their players on the field. Arne Slot has started to see his squad return for pre-season having added the likes of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie...

International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home in Tuam

International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home in Tuam

An international team of experts have joined Irish specialists ahead of an excavation of a mass grave at the site of a notorious former mother and baby home in the west of Ireland. Personnel from Colombia, Spain, the UK, Canada and the US have...

CWI unveils plans to grow cricket across Americas

CWI unveils plans to grow cricket across Americas

Photo credit: Cricket West IndiesFollowing an official visit by Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), to Lima, Peru—a significant event within the broader context of diplomatic and sporting engagements—the organization...

8 Best Airbnb Stays in El Poblado, Colombia – 2025

8 Best Airbnb Stays in El Poblado, Colombia – 2025

El Poblado, Medellín’s upscale neighborhood, is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, gourmet dining, and lush green spaces. Whether you’re seeking luxury, tranquility, or a blend of both, El Poblado offers a range of Airbnb accommodations to suit...

International experts join mass grave excavation at Tuam mother and baby home

International experts join mass grave excavation at Tuam mother and baby home

By Cillian Sherlock, PA An international team of experts have joined Irish specialists ahead of an excavation of a mass grave at the site of a notorious former mother and baby home in the west of Ireland. Personnel from Colombia, Spain, the UK,...

International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home

International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home

An international team of experts have joined Irish specialists ahead of an excavation of a mass grave at the site of a notorious former mother and baby home in the west of Ireland. Personnel from Colombia, Spain, the UK, Canada and the US have...

Is the U.S. involved in plot to remove Colombia’s Petro?

Is the U.S. involved in plot to remove Colombia’s Petro?

Opinion The South American country of Colombia has had a long history of political violence, attempted and successful political assassinations and deeply embedded corruption. At one time, the country was known pejoratively as the “cocaine capital...

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