Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, a co-founder of the Medellín cartel and former associate of Pablo Escobar, was deported to Colombia after serving over 20 years in a U.S. prison. Arriving in Bogotá, the 67-year-old drug baron is no longer facing charges…
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez, a co-founder of the infamous Medellin drug cartel, has returned to Colombia after serving over 20 years in U.S. prison for drug trafficking. Deported by the U.S. government, Ochoa, now 67, was greeted by family upon his…
The Colombian guerrilla group ELN has declared a unilateral ceasefire starting December 23, coinciding with the year-end festivities. This gesture aims to promote peace among the Colombian people. President Gustavo Petro highlighted the ceasefire as part of the national goal…
Colombian coastal villages, like Imbili, face increasing flooding and deforestation due to climate change. Community leaders stress the need for environmental protection that benefits residents. Efforts include reforestation and building protective barriers, but funding remains a challenge. Meanwhile, in nearby…
Ten years after Gabriel García Márquez’s passing, Netflix has created a series based on his acclaimed novel ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’. Despite the author’s aversion to adaptations, his sons sold the rights, enabling a significant production filmed in Colombia….
A growing number of Colombian nationals are applying for asylum in Germany, despite nearly zero chances of approval. The German government aims to inform Colombians about the slim prospects of resettlement while encouraging skilled migration in sectors facing labor shortages….
Scientists have documented a remarkable migration of a humpback whale, traveling approximately 13,000 km from the Pacific coast of Colombia to Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. This unprecedented journey may be influenced by climate change affecting food availability or efforts…
Last week, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the first airstrike against Clan del Golfo, Colombia’s most powerful drug trafficking cartel, resulting in the deaths of four cartel members. The military operation in Antioquia, a key stronghold for the cartel, also…
The Christmas spirit is gradually spreading across Latin America, bringing joy to everyday life. In Mexico, thousands of people dressed as Santa Claus took to the streets of Zapopan, celebrating a tradition that started in 2018. In Medellín, Colombia, the…
The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances highlighted the grave reality of forced disappearances in Colombia, with tens of thousands still missing. Despite beginning in the 1940s, these cases continue daily across the country, affecting all demographics, particularly children, social leaders,…
Fighting between two factions of former FARC dissidents in southwestern Colombia has resulted in the deaths of at least twelve people since November 30. Local officials reported the clashes occurring in Putumayo, a region affected by coca cultivation. The confrontations…
Eight years following the peace agreement between the Colombian government and FARC guerrillas, the country faces a complex environmental situation. While some protected areas have benefited from reduced conflict, fresh threats have emerged from rival armed groups and illegal activities….
