Colombia
Egyptian court sentences 4 Colombians to 10 years in prison for robberies
Egypt
April 19, 2018
Egyptian court sentences 4 Colombians to 10 years in prison for robberies
New Cairo Misdemeanor Court sentenced on Wednesday four Colombians each to 10 years in prison for charges of house robberies.…
Ex-guerrilla launches historic presidential bid in Colombia
World
January 29, 2018
Ex-guerrilla launches historic presidential bid in Colombia
Former guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono was once one of Colombia’s most-wanted men. Now he is a presidential contender. The graying,…
Former Colombian guerrillas to launch TV network
World
November 23, 2017
Former Colombian guerrillas to launch TV network
In a tiny bathroom, Marilu Ramirez prepares for her segment in a production studio by brushing her long black hair…
Colombia and ELN rebels begin first-ever ceasefire
World
October 1, 2017
Colombia and ELN rebels begin first-ever ceasefire
Colombia and the Marxist ELN rebels began a ceasefire on Sunday aimed at generating goodwill during complicated talks to end…
Pope visits Colombia to boost peace process after 50 years of war
World
September 3, 2017
Pope visits Colombia to boost peace process after 50 years of war
Pope Francis travels to Colombia this week to encourage a fledgling peace process that ended half a century of war…
Hungry Venezuelans turn to Colombia for a plate of food
World
August 15, 2017
Hungry Venezuelans turn to Colombia for a plate of food
Under a scorching sun just a short walk from Colombia’s border with Venezuela, hundreds of hungry men, women and children…
Six killed in explosion at illegal gold mine in Colombia
World
July 29, 2017
Six killed in explosion at illegal gold mine in Colombia
Six people were killed after an explosion at an illegal gold mine in central Colombia, authorities said on Saturday. The…
Colombia rebels free kidnapped Dutch journalists: ELN
World
June 24, 2017
Colombia rebels free kidnapped Dutch journalists: ELN
Colombia’s ELN rebel force said Friday it had released two Dutch journalists it kidnapped in the north of the country…