Colombia

Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years

1:27am December 05, 2024

One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant.

To save nature, world leaders aim to turn words into action at biodiversity summit

5:00am October 21, 2024

The United Nations effort to achieve “harmony” with the natural world kicks off in Colombia this week. Recent reports show there's a lot of work to do to achieve that goal.

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National

Former Canadian Olympian is accused of being a fugitive drug lord

5:21am October 18, 2024

Ryan Wedding was once an Olympic snowboarder. But now he faces federal charges of operating a sprawling cocaine trafficking ring — and ordering several murders.

Health & Safety

Colombia goes gaga over gymnast Ángel Barajas: From fence jumper to Olympic medalist

1:07pm August 06, 2024

by Christina Noriega

Ángel Barajas showed off acrobatic skills as a kid (making the neighbors nervous). This week he became the first Colombian to win an Olympic gymnastics medal for his soaring horizontal bar routine.

At a one-day workshop run by the Care School for Men in Bogotá, Colombia, male medical students at Sanitas University learn how to cradle a baby. This class of participants consists of medical students, but the usual enrollees are dads of all types.

Wanna be a good dad? A 'School for Men' teaches diapering, ponytail making

10:41am June 16, 2024

by Ben de la Cruz

An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro speaks during a press conference flanked by Colombia's Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, left, and Colombia's Armed Forces Commander, Gen. Helder Giraldo, at the Narino Presidential Palace in Bogota, Colombia, on Tuesday.

World News

Colombia's president says ammunition has gone missing from 2 army bases

1:46am May 02, 2024

by The Associated Press

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that hundreds of thousands of pieces of ammunition have gone missing from two military bases in the South American country.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro (center right) attends an International Workers' Day rally in Bogotá, Colombia, on Wednesday.

World News

Colombia will break relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza, Petro says

5:05pm May 01, 2024

by Alex Leff

President Gustavo Petro announced his country will break diplomatic ties with Israel Thursday over its actions in Gaza. "If Palestine dies, humanity dies, and we are not going to let it die," he said.

An aerial view of Colombia's Regadera Reservoir in Usme, near Bogotá, April 16. Colombia's capital of Bogotá imposed water rations due to a severe drought aggravated by the El Niño.

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America

5:00am May 01, 2024

by Manuel Rueda

A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires.

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A donkey's owner makes last-minute adjustments ahead of the costume competition at the annual Donkey Festival in San Antero.

World News

Donkeys take center stage at an annual festival in Colombia

10:24am April 30, 2024

by John Otis

Every year, the town of San Antero celebrates the hardworking pack animals that haul crops and supplies for farmers who can't afford trucks or motorcycles. There's even a donkey beauty pageant.

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People take part in a rally in support of Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Medellín, Colombia, on Feb. 8.

World News

It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

6:19pm March 10, 2024

by John Otis

Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

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