New Celtic star's 'biggest sacrifice' revealed after major career milestone The brother of Duran has praised the Celtic forward after he made his senior debut for Colombia. The National (Scotland) · 8h ago
Colombia launches joint task force to protect pipeline and fight ELN rebels Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a joint task force that will fight rebel groups and drug gangs in the country's northeast The Independent UK · 15h ago
Mexico's Data Center Boom: How Querétaro Became Latin America's Digital Heartland Mexico's Querétaro leads Latin America's data center surge, drawing billions from Amazon, Microsoft, and CloudHQ as AI infrastructure investment hits record highs. Latin Times · 19h ago
What NOAA's 75% El Niño Probability Means for Coffee, Food, and Remittances Across Latin America NOAA puts a 75% chance on a record-breaking El Niño as its Oct. 8 update arrives. Here's what that means for Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. Latin Times · Oct 4
Iron Fist, 14,000 Arrests, $1B from Washington: How De la Espriella Is Reshaping Colombia's Security Systems Colombia's new president secured a $1B U.S. security deal, ordered 14,422 arrests and ended peace talks with armed groups — all in his first 30 days. Latin Times · Oct 3
Colombia's Central Bank Just Raised Rates Again — What It Means for Families Sending Money Home Colombia's central bank raised rates to 12.25% in a surprise vote. What it means for inflation, the IMF talks, and families sending money home Latin Times · Oct 2
BTS Takes Latin America by Storm: 14 Shows, Five Countries and a Historic October BTS opens 14 stadium shows across Latin America on Oct. 2 in Bogotá — marking historic firsts for Colombia, Peru and Argentina. What to know. Latin Times · Oct 2
Two Singers, One Barranquilla: How Aria Vega Is Bringing Her Caribbean Sound to Shakira's Madrid Residency and Beyond - INTERVIEW Colombian singer Aria Vega grew up watching Shakira take their hometown of Barranquilla to the world. Now, after a Billboard No. 1, a Latin Grammy nomination and a new Warner Music Latina deal, Vega is bringing her own "Costeñita Core" to Madrid Latin Times · Oct 1
How to Watch Mexico vs. Peru on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly After a solid performance against Colombia, El Tri will be eager to get a win against a weaker rival. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29
U.S. Restricts Visas of Officials in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru Over Corruption and Drug-Trafficking Allegations The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on key officials in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru over alleged links to corruption and drug trafficking. Latin Times · Sep 29
Protesters march for unrestricted abortion access in Chile and Colombia Demonstrators gathered in Santiago and Bogotá on International Safe Abortion Day, calling for greater access to abortion and defending reproductive rights. Euronews · Sep 29
Johannesburg and Medellín: what South Africa can learn from Colombia about fixing a broken city The city of Johannesburg – South Africa’s largest – is increasingly unable to perform even its most basic functions, such as providing clean water and electricity and maintaining its roads and the safety of its citizens. It has the symptoms of a broken city: deteriorating financial controls, a swelling wage… The Conversation · Sep 29
Colombia seeks IMF financing as government grapples with fiscal crisis: Report Colombia's government is engaging with the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance amid ongoing fiscal challenges. President Abelardo De La Espriella has directed his economic team to pursue potential agreements beneficial to the nation's finances. The country is exhibiting increased borrowing in response to a widening fiscal deficit this… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Mexico vs. Peru—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups El Tri impressed against Colombia and now the clear objective is to collect the first win with Rafa Márquez at the helm. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Colombia issues lengthy sentences against ELN rebel leaders for recruiting children A judge has sentenced in absentia 11 commanders of Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group to prison for recruiting 60 children into their ranks between 2004 and 2018
Latin Times · Sep 28 Colombia's Clock Runs Out on 150,000 Venezuelan Permits Nov. 4: What Venezuelan Families Can Do 150,000+ approved Venezuelan permits in Colombia face destruction after Nov. 4. Legal options and a remittance tax rule for U.S. relatives.
Latin Times · Sep 28 Colombia Announced 85 Extraditions in Six Weeks. What the Surge Means for Its U.S. Drug Standing Colombia's president announced 85 extraditions in six weeks, yet Washington still says the country is failing on drugs. Here's the gap.
Latin Times · Sep 28 Mauro Castillo Brings Two Cuban Legends to Life in 'Buena Vista Social Club' and Muhammad Ali Series 'The Greatest' - INTERVIEW The Colombian singer and actor talks about currently touring the United States as Ibrahim Ferrer in Buena Vista Social Club, the Tony and Grammy-winning musical inspired by the veteran Cuban musicians behind the landmark album. On Nov. 4, he will appear in Prime Video's Muhammad Ali series The Greatest as…
Latin Times · Sep 28 Shakira and Amazon Music Are Bringing AI Training to 1 Million Latinas: Their First Stop Is a Free Historic Concert - INTERVIEW After a record-setting Bad Bunny broadcast tied to projects in Puerto Rico, Amazon Music is putting Shakira's Madrid concert at the center of a new push for women's businesses and technology education.
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader extradited to the United States Colombian police say they have captured the wife and daughter of Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, a notorious Ecuadorian gang leader
Latin Times · Sep 27 Colombia's Rough Weekend: A 4.5 Quake in Tolima and a New Hemispheric Security Pact, Explained A 4.5-magnitude quake shook Tolima early Saturday as Colombia consolidates its role in a 15-nation alliance targeting 24 criminal groups.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 26 How to Watch Mexico vs. Colombia on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly The 2030 World Cup cycle starts with the dawn of a new era on Mexico’s touchline.
Latin Times · Sep 26 Colombia Ends 51-Year Iran Ties Signaling Major Foreign Policy Shift — What It Means for 1.7M US Residents Colombia's far-right government severed 51-year-old ties with Iran on Sept. 19. Here's what it means for 1.7 million Colombian-Americans.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 26 Mexico vs. Colombia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups El Tri faces one of the best teams in South America in its first game under new manager Rafa Márquez.
The Times of India · Sep 25 In 1977, Los Angeles Zoo recorded the first mountain tapir birth after breeding three species On June 4, 1977, the Los Angeles Zoo achieved a milestone with the first mountain tapir birth. This event marked significant progress in breeding efforts for this endangered species. Mountain tapirs are now threatened by habitat loss due to various human activities across their range. The population of wild mountain…