Colombia, Venezuela border to reopen to cargo traffic The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela say the years-long closure of their countries’ shared border to cargo transport will end Sept. 26 The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022
Colombia to combat money laundering in anti-drugs fight -police director Colombia will focus its anti-drug fight on weakening traffickers' financial power and will continue forced eradication of coca crops, the country's new national police director said in his first interview with international media. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Colombia approves extradition of government-allied senator's brother to U.S Colombia's government on Wednesday approved the extradition of Alvaro Fredy Cordoba, the brother of a senator in the left-wing Pacto Historico party of President Gustavo Petro, to the United States to face drug-trafficking charges. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
Shocking moment fishing boat erupted into fiery blaze as Navy step in to rescue crew The Venezuelan-flagged tuna boat had caught fire in a Colombian port, where it was being held while the crew were investigated for illegally fishing in a protected area Daily Mirror · Sep 7, 2022
What James Rodriguez brought to Everton means club won't regret taking transfer chance It's two years since Everton made the statement signing of Colombian star James Rodriguez Liverpool Echo · Sep 7, 2022
Colombia’s new left-wing government: three opportunities to build stronger ties with Africa The recent election of Colombia’s first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, and first black vice-president, Francia Márquez, creates a new opening to revitalise ties with Africa. The Conversation · Sep 6, 2022
Thousands of Victoria's international students have returned, but there are still more to come An extra 37,000 international students are studying in Victoria since Australia's borders reopened to them in mid-December. The new data comes as the state government targets markets in Colombia, Vietnam, Japan and Korea. ABC News · Sep 5, 2022
On Colombia's San Andres, a historic church's roots run deep The roots of First Baptist Church on Colombia's San Andres Island run deep The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2022
Eight Colombia police killed in deadliest attack since leftist took office Eight police officers were killed in an explosives attack in western Colombia on Friday, President Gustavo Petro said, the deadliest attack on security forces since he took office promising to end the country's nearly 60-year conflict. Reuters · Sep 2, 2022
Factbox-Recent attacks on prominent figures in Latin America Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Thursday night survived an apparent assassination attempt after a gunman threatened her at near point-blank range and the gun failed to discharge. Reuters · Sep 2, 2022
Colombia to give properties confiscated from drug groups to farmers, women Colombia will give properties confiscated from drug trafficking groups and valued at some $4.9 billion to farmers, women's organizations, youth collectives and universities, leftist President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday. Reuters · Sep 2, 2022
UN figures show how cocaine starts off at €1,500 per kilo in Colombia and reaches €60,000 per kilo by the time it gets to Ireland Today we unveil the scale of the profits available to traffickers moving cocaine into Ireland Irish Mirror · Sep 1, 2022
Three Tons Of Cocaine Worth $108 Million Seized On Narco-Submarine In Colombia This is the moment a submarine carrying three tons of cocaine worth $108 million is seized in Colombia. Zenger · Aug 31, 2022
Venezuelan migration picks up, reaches about 6.8M About 6.8 million Venezuelans have left their homeland since economic crisis took hold in earnest for the country of some 28 million people The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022 Qualifier Galan Stuns Tsitsipas at US Open on Ninth Match Point Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out of the US Open in the first round on Monday, defeated by Colombian qualifier Daniel Elahi Galan on a dramatic ninth match point. Galan, ranked 94 in the world, won 6-0, 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 as Tsitsipas's miserable record in New York continued with…
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 Venezuela, Colombia take step toward normalizing ties The governments of Venezuela and Colombia have taken a step toward normalizing ties after President Nicolás Maduro hosted an event to welcome the newly appointed ambassador from the neighboring South American country, a post that had been empty since 2019 over a diplomatic impasse
Reuters · Aug 29, 2022 Andean Community nations push for Venezuela, Chile to return to bloc Representatives of the Andean Community bloc of nations - made up of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, said on Monday that they would like to bring Venezuela and Chile back into the group, as much of South America shifts left.
Benzinga · Aug 29, 2022 Khiron Q2 Revenue Grows 60% YoY, Despite Decline In Medical Cannabis Sales In Germany Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV:KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt:A2JMZC) Q2 2022 total revenue was CA$4.5 million ($3.45 million), up 60% year-over-year, driven by growth in the medical cannabis segment in Colombia and the United Kingdom.
Reuters · Aug 28, 2022 Police investigating highway killing of two Colombian journalists Two journalists were shot to death by unknown assailants on a motorcycle, who attacked them while they were traveling in a car on a highway in northern Colombia, police said on Sunday.
Reuters · Aug 28, 2022 Colombian president proposes multilateral ceasefire to illegal armed groups Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who took office earlier this month, on Saturday proposed a multilateral ceasefire to all illegal armed groups operating in the country as part of an effort to promote peace and end decades of internal conflict.
Daily Mirror · Aug 27, 2022 Gun-toting guerilla president rolls out 'tax-the-rich' policy in Colombia Once a guerilla fighter imprisoned for firearm offences, President Gustavo Petro rose to office earlier this year and has revealed a number of controversial policies, including seeking "total peace" with drug lords and a tax on the country's wealthiest residents
Benzinga · Aug 26, 2022 Blueberries Medical Q2 Revenue Grows 169%, What About Net Loss? Blueberries Medical Corp. (OTCQB: BBRRF) (CSE:BBM) (FRA:1OA) released its financial results for the quarter ended on June 30, 2022, revealing total revenue of CA$39,826, an increase of CA$25,041 (or 169%) compared to Q2 2021.
The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2022 Colombia’s leftwing government unveils tax-the-rich plan to tackle poverty President Gustavo Petro’s proposed legislation could raise $11.5bn a year with measures including wealth tax and levy on oil exports
AAP · Aug 26, 2022 Hung jury in Colombian drug import trial Jurors have failed to reach a verdict in the case of two men charged with importing cocaine from Colombia, but both have been convicted of attempted possession.
Reuters · Aug 25, 2022 In strategy shift, Colombia to suspend air strikes on armed groups Colombia will suspend aerial bombings targeting illegal armed groups in a bid to avoid collateral damage to civilians and deaths of minors who have been forcibly recruited, Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said on Thursday.