COLOMBIA Tribunal charges former FARC members with war crimes 29-01-2021 17:53 Eight high-ranking members of Colombia's now-defunct FARC guerilla movement, including serving politicians, are being charged with war crimes, a court said Thursday.
MEDIA Latin American newspapers bet on digital subscriptions 26-01-2021 08:52 Latin America's newspapers, affected financially by the migration of readers to the Internet, are betting on subscription modes to secure their future.
Global pandemic Colombia will expel foreigners caught partying as Covid-19 spreads 19-01-2021 08:50 Colombian immigration officials announced Monday that foreign nationals caught taking part in underground parties in violation of a ban on social gatherings during the pandemic will be expelled from the country.
LGBTQ+ Rights Colombian village offers hope for indigenous gay men 18-12-2020 17:02 The Colombian indigenous community of Nazareth's leaders said they have halted cruel anti-gay punishments in recent decades and offered a measure of refuge, but with caveats for about 20 gay residents.
LATIN AMERICA UN: Foreign direct investment in Latin America to fall by up to 55% 02-12-2020 13:39 Foreign direct investment in Latin America will fall by up to 55% in 2020, the UN's regional economic commission said Wednesday.
Global pandemic Colombia reaches one million confirmed coronavirus cases 25-10-2020 09:33 Colombia, a nation of 50 million, saw cases peak in August and has seen a decline since, but the country is still continuing to register around 8,000 new infections a day.
Ex-Colombia president Judge orders ex-Colombian president Uribe freed from house arrest 11-10-2020 08:43 Judge orders release of former president, in a case that has divided Colombia and exposed lingering tensions over its peace accord for ending a half-century conflict with leftist guerrillas.
Murders in Colombia Wave of massacres signals new chapter in Colombia's conflict 23-09-2020 17:35 Rather than a national dispute between guerrillas and the state, violence in rural Colombia is now marked by a patchwork of local feuds between criminal groups who fight over drug routes, illegal mines and even gasoline smuggling routes.
HUMAN RIGHTS OAS chief Almagro under fire for removal of top rights official 01-09-2020 16:05 OAS secretary general and ombudswoman at centre of bitter feud with the leadership of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR), the region’s top rights watchdog.
Colombian leader Ex-Colombia president Uribe resigning Senate seat amid probe 19-08-2020 09:21 Uribe posted his resignation letter on Twitter, denouncing the court’s decision to place him under house arrest while the probe advances as a violation of his rights that “eliminates any expectation of being able to return to the Senate.”
Global pandemic Virus rages in South America as governments grasp for clues 18-08-2020 15:38 From incoherent mask rules to inconsistent social distancing, South America’s response to the novel coronavirus has been all over the map – here's a look at how each nation is doing.
HUMAN RIGHTS United Nations condemns spike in Colombia 'massacres' 18-08-2020 08:46 The United Nations peace mission in Colombia condemns a spiral of violence engulfing the country, saying it had documented 33 massacres so far this year.
witness tampering Court record in Colombia reveals Uribe's mounting legal bind 10-08-2020 15:06 Legally intercepted calls, covert recordings and witness testimonies make up the backbone of sweeping Supreme Court investigation into former Colombian president, whose house arrest order last week rocked the political establishment and divided the nation.
Global pandemic Colombia's long virus lockdown fuels anxiety and depression 05-08-2020 23:49 In the Colombian capital of Bogotá, the mayor’s office reports that suicide attempts are up 21% since the start of quarantine, with psychologists also reporting a rise in new patients.
Arrest warrant Ex-Colombia president Uribe says he'll be arrested over witness tampering 04-08-2020 19:00 Former president Álvaro Uribe said Tuesday that Colombia's Supreme Court has issued an arrest warrant against him for witness tampering.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION A refugee crisis is the last thing Latin America needs 29-07-2020 15:55 Latin America is already confronting a public health calamity, an unprecedented economic collapse and incipient social unrest. The last thing it needs is a refugee crisis, as well. by Mac Margolis
Global pandemic Colombia: Illegal groups using violence to enforce lockdowns 16-07-2020 23:27 Illegal armed militias are imposing strict Covid-19 quarantines in parts of Colombia where the state has a weak presence, threatening those who don’t comply, Human Rights Watch has warned.
Global pandemic Coronavirus decimating indigenous Latin American communities 23-06-2020 09:39 Indigenous people in Latin America have been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic due to weak immune systems and centuries of state neglect.
Global pandemic WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems 02-06-2020 15:21 Four of the 10 countries showing the greatest number of new Covid-19 cases over the last 24 hours were in Latin America, the World Health Organisation's emergencies director Michael Ryan said.
Global pandemic Latin America ignores Europe and reopens, as virus peak nears 01-06-2020 22:44 Most South American countries have begun easing Covid-19 restrictions even as the region hurtles toward its viral peak, disregarding the example set by European nations that were battered earlier by the virus.
Global pandemic Disease that began among rich shifts to Latin America's poor 29-05-2020 13:04 The virus, initially brought to the region largely by wealthy citizens or visitors coming from Europe and the United States, is now increasingly concentrated in poorer neighbourhoods, where residents have few means of protecting themselves.
Global pandemic Colombia grounds flights through end of August 21-05-2020 00:41 Colombia plans to ground international travel until at least the end of August, joining Argentina in enacting one of the world’s strictest travel bans in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Survival during quarantine Fleeing pandemic, many Venezuelan migrants head home 22-04-2020 14:27 The Mayor of Cali, Jorge Ivan Ospina, announced on Sunday that a "humanitarian corridor" was opened for Venezuelans who wanted to return to their country. Most have lose their income during government-imposed lockdowns - or out of fear of epidemic-fueled xenophobia.
survival during quarantine The agony of Colombia's quarantined sex workers 22-04-2020 14:18 Survival has become a struggle for Colombia's sex workers during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Now, with half of humanity in confinement and those places off limits, they are struggling on handouts and meager savings.
Stranded fans Colombian fans trapped in Argentina struggle to return amid pandemic 15-04-2020 11:45 15 football-crazy Independiente de Medellín fans are trapped in a hotel in Buenos Aires, unable to return to their homes in Colombia.
BLOOMBERG Latin America, world’s most crime-ridden region, is suddenly serene 10-04-2020 15:31 In Latin America, coronavirus has driven people into their homes, disrupting patterns of work and school. One change has been welcome – a huge drop in the burglaries and killings that mar daily existence across much of the region.
Coronavirus pandemic As coronavirus spreads, some Venezuelans opt to return home 07-04-2020 08:18 According to Colombian authorities, nearly 600 Venezuelans returned to their country over the weekend through a humanitarian corridor. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says at least 1,500 have returned thus far and that he expects about 15,000 total to come back.
Coronavirus consequences Hidden suffering of coronavirus: Stigma, blaming, shaming 05-04-2020 08:31 Global pandemic is testing competing interests of public health and privacy, with thousands experiencing both physical illness and the less-visible stigma that can come with it. While there are many stories about good deeds, the coronavirus is also bringing out another, darker side.
Coronavirus pandemic Paralysis for Latin America with lockdowns, border closures 20-03-2020 12:30 Brazil closes land borders and Argentina enters nationwide lockdown, as Mexico and Peru report their first virus deaths.
Coronavirus pandemic Venezuela puts seven states in coronavirus quarantine 16-03-2020 09:32 Latin America has seen an acceleration in reported cases, with more than 550 people now infected and seven deaths, including the first in Guatemala.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina, Ecuador deaths raise LatAm virus death toll to five 14-03-2020 01:00 Venezuela, Uruguay, Guatemala and Suriname also report their first cases of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Virus in Latin America Latin America steps up measures against coronavirus spread 12-03-2020 15:57 Latin American countries try to curb the coronavirus spreading, with restrictions on travelers from the worst-affected countries and shutting down major sports events.
Covid-19 in LatAm Argentina, Colombia to isolate travellers from coronavirus-hit nations 11-03-2020 12:57 Argentina and Colombia on Wednesday announced that travellers from the countries worst-affected by the new coronavirus would be isolated to protect the wider population.
Drug Trade US report: Colombia coca production still at record high 06-03-2020 12:07 The Trump administration has encouraged the Colombian government to ramp-up its efforts of curbing production through arial herbicide spraying.
Human rights Red Cross chief: 'Life without fear is overdue in Colombia' 05-03-2020 14:22 Despite peace deal between the government and FARC, violence and disappearances continues to plague Colombia.
China & Latin America China looks to boost investment, strengthen ties with Colombia 04-03-2020 14:57 Beijing is preparing to sign a deal that would strengthen its ties with Colombia, one of its closest Latin American allies, as its companies pour billions into rail projects, mines and other investments.
ABORTION RIGHTS Colombia court upholds law restricting access to abortion 03-03-2020 09:57 Colombia’s Constitutional Court votes in favour of upholding the nation's restrictive abortion law in a ruling that had been closely watched around Latin America.
Long Read Warren Buffett's son tries to help Colombia kick cocaine curse 13-02-2020 11:57 Colombian President Iván Duque and Howard Buffet have developed a strong partnership through their efforts in steering Colombia away from cocaine.
TOKYO 2020 Young Argentine footballers seek to shine in the Olympics 07-02-2020 20:37 Argentina’s men Under-23 football team achieved on Friday the double objective of the Pre-Olympic: to beat Colombia and qualify to Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
Colombian Killer Pablo Escobar's hit man dies after short battle with cancer 06-02-2020 14:47 Escobar's confidant had gained significant notoriety as an author and on YouTube while spending the years after Escobar's death in and out of jail.
Crisis in Venezuela Colombia seeks extradition of senator arrested in Venezuela 28-01-2020 15:12 Colombian Justice Ministry has little chance to return Aida Merlano to Colombia, given its recognition of Juan Guaidó as rightful head of state.
Colombia Spying Colombian senators seek protection after surveillance report 20-01-2020 12:26 Report in Colombian magazine quotes members of an elite military intelligence unit who say their superiors ordered them to eavesdrop on high-ranking members of the opposition.
ALBICELESTE U23S Albiceleste U23s kick off Olympic quest in Colombia 18-01-2020 12:18 Argentina’s footballers are the latest to try and book their ticket to Japan, with the Pre-Olympic Qualifying tournament kicking off today. by Dan Edwards
UNDER-23 TOURNAMENT Top stars miss out on Olympic football qualifying tournament 16-01-2020 20:03 Tournament is not an official FIFA event, and so clubs have no obligation to make their players available.
COLOMBIA PEACE PROCESS UN envoy for Colombia: Peace depends on stopping killings 14-01-2020 14:21 Carlos Ruiz Massieu's comments come in the wake of news that Colombian authorities thwarted planned attempt to kill ex-FARC commander Rodrigo Londoño.
COLOMBIAN ARMY River Plate star Quintero demands answers from Colombia over missing father 31-12-2019 12:03 Star uses Twitter to demand answers from Colombia's new Army chief over fate of his father, who went missing almost 25 years ago during military service.
COPA AMÉRICA 2020 Co-hosts Argentina to face Australia at 2020 Copa América 04-12-2019 18:29 Albiceleste, who co-host the tournament alongside Colombia, will face Australia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Chile in Group A.
PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA Protester voices: Colombians share their mounting discontent 29-11-2019 10:10 A look into the lives of marchers at recent demonstrations in Colombia, where activists are pushing their agenda to the forefront of the national vision as civil worries loom despite positive economic growth.
Protests in Colombia Iván Duque to meet with protest leaders in Colombia 26-11-2019 12:50 The meeting with the National Strike Committee -- which brings together unions, indigenous people, students and opposition parties -- will form part of the national dialogue Duque launched on Sunday to address corruption, economic inequality and other woes.
Protests in Colombia First protester dies in Colombia unrest as marches press on 26-11-2019 12:13 A high school student died two days after being hit in the head by a projectile reportedly fired by riot police.