Colombia
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Colombian C-130 Plane Crash: Scores Feared Dead After Takeoff
A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying over 100 personnel crashed shortly after takeoff, with scores feared dead and dozens injured. The cause remains under investigation.
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Colombian Drug Leader Jailed Over 17 Years in U.S. Cocaine Case
A prominent leader of a Colombian drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to over 17 years in a U.S. prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine.
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Colombian President Petro Responds to US Removal of Maduro: Troops, Tensions, and Refugee Fears
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has deployed troops to the Venezuela border and condemned US military intervention that led to Nicolás Maduro’s removal, as Colombia braces for possible violence and a surge in refugees.
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Colombia Declares Economic Emergency Amid Congressional Budget Rejection
Colombia declares a 30-day economic emergency after Congress rejects a crucial funding law, aiming to stabilize the economy amid fiscal challenges.
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Colombia Clinches Dramatic 2-1 Victory Over New Zealand: Key World Cup Preparations Intensify
In a high-stakes friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Colombia edged out New Zealand 2-1 in Fort Lauderdale, showcasing both teams’ readiness and resilience as tournament preparations heat up.
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Colombian Police Arrest Major Mafia Leader Giuseppe Palermo
Giuseppe Palermo, a key figure in the international cocaine trafficking network and a leader of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia, has been arrested in Bogotá, Colombia, in a joint operation involving multiple international law enforcement agencies.
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Italian Mafia Leader Arrested in Colombia Over Cocaine Trafficking Operations
Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged leader of the Italian ‘ndrangheta mafia, was arrested in Bogotá, Colombia. He is accused of overseeing cocaine shipments and trafficking routes to Europe.
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Neymar Returns to Brazil Squad After 16-Month Injury for World Cup Qualifiers
After 16 months out with injury, Neymar is recalled to the Brazil national team by coach Dorival Junior for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.









