Colombia
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Trophy on the Terracotta: The 1993 Rooftop Photo of Pablo Escobar’s Death
Sprawled across orange roof tiles in Medellín as triumphant police pose beside his body on December 2, 1993, drug lord Pablo Escobar lies dead in a snapshot that froze the grim end of a decade-long drug war.
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Colombian TV Legend Alfonso Lizarazo, Creator of ‘Sabados Felices,’ Dies at 87
Alfonso Lizarazo, the visionary host who defined Colombian comedy for generations with ‘Sabados Felices,’ has passed away in Barranquilla at age 87.
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Argentina Authorizes Avianca to Operate New Bogota and Cali Routes
The Argentine government has granted Avianca authorization to launch new international routes connecting Buenos Aires with Cali and Cartagena de Indias.
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Daniel Muñoz Sends Colombia to World Cup Knockout Stage with 1-0 Win Over DR Congo
Daniel Muñoz’s 76th-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for Colombia against DR Congo, propelling the team into the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to the top of Group K.
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Colombia Goalkeeper Camilo Vargas Featured in World Cup Group K Match Against Congo
Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas drew significant attention following the World Cup Group K match against Congo in Zapopan, Mexico.
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Fact Check: Colombian Midfielder Richard Ríos Confirmed Active in 2026 World Cup
Following reports circulating regarding the status of Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos, official match data from the 2026 FIFA World Cup confirms the athlete is active and participating in the tournament.
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Colombia’s Presidential Election: Abelardo de la Espriella Declares Victory Amidst Opposition Challenges
Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia’s presidential runoff, promising a military crackdown on crime, while progressive opponent Iván Cepeda challenges the preliminary results.
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Colombia Holds Decisive Presidential Runoff Amid Deep Polarization
Colombians are heading to the polls in a high-stakes runoff between progressive Iván Cepeda and conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, with security and the future of peace negotiations at the center of the debate.
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Diplomatic Crisis in the Andes: Ecuador Accused of Meddling in Colombian Elections Through Trade Leverage
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa faces accusations of ‘deliberate interference’ after promising to lift trade tariffs exclusively for a Colombian opposition candidate on the eve of the presidential vote.
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Colombia Authorizes Cull of 80 ‘Cocaine Hippos’ After Years of Growth
Colombian officials have approved a $2 million plan to euthanize 80 feral hippos, the descendants of animals imported by Pablo Escobar, citing urgent ecological and safety risks.
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Missing American Airlines Crew Member Overshadows Colombia Match
As Colombia prepares for a high-profile international friendly against Croatia in Florida, authorities are urgently searching for a Dallas-based flight attendant who vanished during a Medellín layover.
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Colombia Military Plane Crash Kills 66 Troops
A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 66 soldiers and injuring dozens more.
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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.