SENATOR MIGUEL URIBE, DEAD AT 39
Colombia’s conservative presidential hopeful, finally succumbs to his wounds from an assassin’s bullet during a rally two months ago in Bogotá, dashing the prayers of millions for a miracle
How a Gay-Sex Porn Star Became Colombia’s New Minister of Equality
Juan Carlos Florian, an adult-film actor tapped by President Gustavo Petro as Colombia’s new head of the Ministry of Equality – a story of rags-to-riches (or one of webcams-to-public policy)
Colombia’s Petro Accuses Peru of Territorial Aggression in the Amazon Region
On the 5th of August, Gustavo Petro admonished Peruvian authorities for violating Colombian territorial integrity north of the Amazon River, and promising a strong defense of his nation’s sovereignty
The Miraculous Story that Inspired the Netflix Special, “The Lost Children”, Has One More Twist
The father of four young children who captivated the world in 2023, after surviving for 40 days in the Amazonian rainforest after a tragic plane crash, has been found guilty of rape
Former President of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe Vélez, Sentenced to 12 Years of House Arrest
Following his convictions earlier this week on charges of fraud, bribery, & witness tampering, Colombia’s conservative ex-president is reduced to domestic confinement – a fatal blow to his legacy
Venezuelan ‘Cartel of the Suns’, Targeted by U.S. Treasury as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The U.S. Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against leaders of the command staff of the Venezuelan Armed Forces, broadening the net over what the U.S. government calls a “Global Terrorist Entity”
Noboa to Deport 800 Colombians as Part of War Against Local Gangs
Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, has notified the Foreign Office of the Petro government in Colombia of plans to initiate the deportation of 800 Colombian-born prisoners in the coming days
Left-Wing Leaders of the Spanish-Speaking World Hold 2nd Summit for ‘Democracia Siempre’
The Summit for the progressive bloc will be hosted by Chile as discussions kick off on Monday with topics that include strengthening democracy in the region, housing, and combating disinformation
The Brazen Assassination Attempt on Colombian Presidential Hopeful Sparks Concerns of Reigniting the Nation’s Long History of Political Bloodshed
Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a rising star in Colombia’s conservative political movement and 2026 presidential candidate was attacked by a gunman over the weekend while speaking to supporters
Colombia Strikes Again
Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay of Colombia was attacked by a gunman at a campaign event in Bogotá earlier today, perpetuating the country’s culture of political violence