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Colombia economy set for first quarter slowdown, with 2.2% growth
BOGOTA, May 8 (Reuters) - Colombia's economy likely slowed its growth rate during the first quarter of the year, amid uneven performance…
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At least 20 killed in Colombia highway blast
The death toll from a deadly highway bombing in southwestern Colombia has risen to at least 20, the governor of the Cauca region has said.…
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Authorities in southwest Colombia are on alert after a spate of violent attacks on infrastructure
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in southwest Colombia were on high alert Saturday following a spate of explosive attacks and thwarted…
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Small plane crashes in rural area of Colombia, killing 15 people including congressman
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all…
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Why the Birth of Three Andean Condors Represents a Second Chance for the Species
The post Why the Birth of Three Andean Condors Represents a Second Chance for the Species appeared first on A-Z Animals. Quick Take Three…
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An Indigenous Community’s Spiritual Haunting
In “Jaidë,” or “House of Spirits,” the Colombian photographer Santiago Mesa documents a remote people facing a rash of youth suicides.…
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Alicia Stone: NYPD Detective and Mom of Three Dies Mysteriously in Colombia Just a Week After Butt Lift Surgery
An NYPD detective and loving mother of three died just a week after undergoing a butt lift and liposuction surgery in Colombia — prompting…
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Colombia unveils new 'Miranda' rifle to replace Israeli Galil
The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over…
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Rescuers in Colombia try to dig out 20 miners trapped in a collapsed gold mine
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A collapse at a gold mine in northern Colombia trapped more than 20 miners, and rescuers were working Tuesday to…
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120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or have gone missing around the world in 2024, with more…
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They dug for decades for Colombia’s disappeared and now they are a national symbol
MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — Luz Elena Galeano intently watches as the earth is sifted for clothing, documents and bone fragments, hoping for…
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Colombian ex-leader known for contentious war on rebels pays tribute to slain presidential hopeful
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on Saturday paid tribute to slain presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay…
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Car bomb and helicopter attack in Colombia kill at least 13 people, including police officers
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A car bomb and a separate attack on a police helicopter in Colombia killed at least 13 people on Thursday,…
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Man Gored to Death by Bull After Video Shows Him Taunting Animal During Controversial Bullfighting Festival in Colombia
A graphic video has emerged on social media of a bullfighter being gored to death in front of horrified onlookers moments after he was…
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Rebels in Colombia attack a military patrol with a drone, killing 3 soldiers
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebels in northeastern Colombia used a drone to attack a military patrol in a rural area, killing three soldiers…
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At least four dead in Colombia after multiple blasts outside police stations in Cali
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least four people were killed in Colombia on Tuesday as rebel groups detonated bombs near police stations in…
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Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia saw a 33% drop in deforestation in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the…
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Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’
Venezuela has suspended flights from neighbouring Colombia after authorities detained more than 30 people allegedly plotting activities to…
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Johanna Ortiz Brings a Taste of Colombia to Paris With Pop-up at Le Bon Marché
PARIS — Johanna Ortiz is bringing a taste of Colombia to Paris. Known for her luxurious resortwear and swim designs, the designer is set…
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Colombia's capital ends drought-related water rationing. Its case is a warning to other cities
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Nestled among cloud-kissed Andean peaks and known for its steady rainfall, Colombia ’s capital once seemed immune…
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Rights group says Colombian rebels committed abuses against civilians in disputed region
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A prominent human rights group said Wednesday that rebel groups in Colombia committed “grave abuses” against…
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UN talks end in Rome with nations backing $200 billion a year plan to protect nature
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Global negotiators concluded an extended session of the United Nations biodiversity conference, COP16, with key…
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Colombia offers $700,000 reward for information on ELN rebel leaders
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government on Saturday announced a roughly $700,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and…
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'We want peace': Colombians swept up in bloody guerrilla violence
The children of northeastern Colombia have a message for guerrillas blamed for the country's worst violence in over a decade -- as well as…