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EXPLAINED: Colombia | Rare Historical Photos

In 2019, SYMA created 120 jobs through Colombia's El Paraíso. 7 years later, 67% became homeowners, 91% bought their first homes, 99% of waste was diverted, water use fell 25%, earning 5 stars

El Paraiso, a Colombian social housing project, achieved exceptional sustainability certification. It significantly addressed the local housing deficit, enabling homeownership for many families. The development features natural ventilation and lighting, enhancing resident comfort and health. Generous open spaces and an urban agriculture project foster community interaction and food security. This…

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State Secretary Rubio Courts Trump-Friendly Latin American Governments as Critics Warn of U.S. 'Subordination'

The tensions were most visible in Peru, where hundreds protested Rubio's visit and the country's decision to join the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas security coalition

Latin Times

Colombia’s Cali remembers earthquake victims one month on

Residents of Cali gathered to honour those killed in the August 10 earthquake, releasing white balloons and laying flowers one month after the disaster.

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How diaspora groups in the US are responding to disasters in Nepal, Colombia, Venezuela and other homelands

A string of major disasters in 2026 have had devastating consequences. Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and floods and mudslides in Nepal have killed tens of thousands of people and injured many more. Countless people remain missing and hundreds of thousands of homes are damaged, with some entire neighborhoods destroyed.

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De Todito Chips Recalled Again Because Their Pork Cracklings Came From Colombia, Which Is Barred From Exporting Meat

El Eden recalled 264 pounds of De Todito chips with pork cracklings from Colombia sold in NJ and Utah. It follows two earlier FSIS actions.

Medical Daily

Trump list of US-designated 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Latin America grows to 21

The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday

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Colombia court orders President de la Espriella to hide social media videos of him with dead bodies

Colombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered to hide social media videos showing him walking past rows of the dead bodies of alleged guerrillas killed by the country's armed forces, according to a court document seen Wednesday. The newly sworn-in president has launched a fresh offensive at…

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Colombia's New President Is Following The Trump Playbook On Immigration

If realized, the largest impact of Abelardo de la Espriella's deportation plan would be on the estimated 2.9 million Venezuelans who have migrated to Colombia since 2018 following the country's economic and social collapse.

International Business Times

Yellow Fever Keeps Turning Up Outside Traditional Risk Zones and US Travelers Face a Vaccine Timing Problem

WHO logged 79 yellow fever infections in the Americas through late May. US travelers to South America face a real vaccine timing squeeze.

Medical Daily

San Gil is Colombia’s adrenaline-fuelled adventure capital

From whitewater rafting to paragliding and caving, Suzanne Bearne escaped her fears in a thrillseeking part of South America

The Independent UK

How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors

A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety, according to a Colombian military source.

France 24

What Ecuador and Peru Are Really Getting From Rubio's Visit

Rubio closes his South America tour Sept. 10 in Lima with Fujimori, after stops with Colombia's De la Espriella and Ecuador's Noboa. What's confirmed.

Latin Times

Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.

France 24

Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia's new president

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Colombia's new president, Abelardo De La Espriella. They discussed enhancing security cooperation against drug trafficking and improving economic ties. Colombia seeks US assistance with aircraft, radar, and anti-money-laundering tools. Rubio also plans visits to Ecuador and Peru to meet aligned leaders. The…

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From Bogotá to Magdeburg: What Actually Connects Seven Right-Wing Wins, Country by Country

From Ecuador to Germany, the right has won seven elections in two and a half years. Analysts are split on whether it's one wave or separate stories.

The Times of India

Motorcyclist Startles IRL Stream: Security rushes in on La Piquiña; viewers debate robbery risk

Kick streamer La Piquiña experienced a frightening moment while livestreaming from the streets of Colombia at night. A motorcyclist suddenly approached his outdoor desktop setup, prompting concerns that a robbery could be underway. His nearby security team quickly intervened, and the rider left before the situation escalated. The encounter later…

Latin Times

Colombia's New President Sat Down With Rubio. Here's What's Actually On The Table.

Colombia's president pressed Rubio on tariffs, earthquake aid and security ties Sept. 8 in Barranquilla. Here's what's confirmed versus still unresolved.

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Months of Pain, Delayed Care: An Asylum Seeker’s Health Crisis in ICE Custody

Mother held at San Diego immigration facility says months of delayed and inadequate medical care have left her with serious kidney infection and worsening pain.

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Huachuma, the Andean psychedelic cactus, is drawing Western seekers and raising ethical questions

For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil to look for ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew traditionally used in sacred ceremonies in South America. Ayahuasca contains the psychedelic compound DMT, N-Dimethyltryptamine, and researchers are studying its effects on several conditions, including depression…

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‘In parks you only see dogs, never children’: can Bogotá adapt to its ageing population?

With a lower fertility rate than Tokyo and the number of pensioners rapidly rising, Colombia’s capital is being forced to change the way it thinks about growing old

France 24

Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is the first stop on a tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders…

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Celtic 'informed' summer signing will receive first international call-up

The Times of India

67-year-old Colombian woman makes money selling neighbourhood gossip; she carries a notebook, collects evidence, also takes payment to keep her mouth shut

Gossip may be free, but a 67-year-old woman in Colombia claims she has found a way to turn neighbourhood secrets into a lucrative business, one that she says has helped her buy two houses. Miryam, who lives in Armenia in Colombia's Quindío department, has gone viral after describing herself as…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Shakira: “You can’t achieve anything in life without a small amount of.....” — Life lesson from an inspiring quote from the the Grammy-winning Colombian singer and global pop star on sacrifice, discipline, success, patience, ambition and why meaningful achievements often require giving up short-term comfort for long-term goals

Quote of the day by Shakira offers a practical lesson about success and sacrifice. Her words point to the choices behind meaningful achievements. Progress often asks for patience, discipline and effort. Sometimes, short-term comfort must wait for a larger goal. This simple idea applies to careers, personal growth, relationships and…

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Queen of gossip: Woman makes money selling chit-chat, claims business helped her buy 2 houses

A 67-year-old entrepreneur from Colombia has described how she turned her passion for neighbourhood gossip into a source of income, claiming that the business helped her purchase two houses. Miryam, who calls herself a professional “chismosa”, said she records information she overhears, keeps evidence of her stories and charges between…

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