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3 days ago

How to Experience Colombia's Coffee Region Like a VIP, According to a Travel Insider

Your hot air balloon lifts gently into the sky as the first rays of sun crest over Colombia's coffee region, a triangle-shaped span of verdant terrain extending into the Caldas, Risaralda, and Quindío areas of the country. The morning mist curls around Arabica plants. A fresh coffee scent mingles with the Andean mountain air. Colombia is a destination where luxury reveals itself not through extravagance, but through authenticity, intimacy, and connection.
Travel
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Dozens of Colombian soldiers released after three-day captivity in Amazon

Thirty-three Colombian soldiers have been released after being held captive for three days in a remote Amazonian village dominated by armed rebel factions and drug crops, the country's Ombudsman's Office said. At this moment, soldiers are withdrawing from the village Nueva York, said Iris Marin, the head of the Ombudsman's Office, in a post on X on Thursday, as troops were escorted out of the rural community in Guaviare province.
World news
#political-violence
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The attempted assassination of Colombian politician Miguel Uribe Turbay threatens a return to the violence of the past

A politician was shot during a campaign event in Bogotá, reviving fears of historical political violence in Colombia.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Colombian Presidential hopeful shot at Bogota rally

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a campaign event, marking a significant act of political violence in the country.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Assassination attempt in Colombia sparks fears of return to bloody past: It's a devastating moment'

The assassination attempt on Uribe highlights deepening political violence in Colombia, echoing fears of a violent past.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Colombian Presidential hopeful shot at Bogota rally

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a campaign event, marking a significant act of political violence in the country.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Blind Eagle's Five Clusters Target Colombia Using RATs, Phishing Lures, and Dynamic DNS Infra

Blind Eagle conducted espionage and financially motivated intrusions targeting Colombian government and regional organizations using RATs, spear-phishing, legitimate services, and geofencing.
#farc-dissidents
#alvaro-uribe
#miguel-uribe
fromeuronews
2 months ago
US politics

Colombian senator Uribe in critical condition after shooting at rally

Miguel Uribe critically injured after assassination attempt, raising alarms over political violence in Colombia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot at campaign event

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot during a campaign event in Bogota, highlighting ongoing violence against political figures.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot at campaign event

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot during a campaign event in Bogota, highlighting ongoing violence against political figures.
#politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shot Colombian presidential candidate needs miracle' to survive, wife says

Miguel Uribe Turbay, Colombian presidential candidate, critically injured in shooting; his survival now hinges on a miracle, according to his family.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shot Colombian presidential candidate needs miracle' to survive, wife says

Miguel Uribe Turbay, Colombian presidential candidate, critically injured in shooting; his survival now hinges on a miracle, according to his family.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Colombian president stirs up border tension over Santa Rosa Island: The treaty has not been complied with, Peru violated it'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro reaffirmed Colombia's claim to Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon River, asserting that Colombia does not recognize Peru's sovereignty over it.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Colombia's President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Peru of annexing Santa Rosa, claiming that Peru's actions could block Leticia's access to the Amazon River.
Miscellaneous
#copa-america-femenina
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Marta helps Brazil win thrilling Copa America

Brazil won the Women's Copa America by defeating Colombia in a dramatic shootout, final score 5-4 after a 4-4 draw.
Marta played a crucial role, scoring two late goals in the final, showcasing her impact even as a substitute.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

This is how Colombia's super-rich evade, avoid and pay less taxes than the poor

Extreme wealth and social inequality in Colombia worsen as the ultra-rich evade taxes while contributing less than poorer citizens.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Diving for the disappeared: the dangerous underwater hunt for Colombia's missing

Pedro Albarracin searches for the remains of 190 missing individuals in Colombia, invoking spiritual protection during his dives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jerico

Local farmers in Jerico, Colombia resist mining efforts by AngloGold Ashanti, fearing severe environmental damage and impacts on water sources vital for their community.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia's Petro visits Haiti to help bolster security amid gang violence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro opened an embassy in Haiti to strengthen collaboration on security and drug trafficking against rising gang violence.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Colombian emerald fever hits TikTok: A journey to Muzo, the source of the world's most valuable gems

In Muzo, life revolves around luck and chance, where the pursuit of emeralds has attracted fortune seekers for generations. The emerald trade, once violent, is now peaceful.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Climate change researchers decry scientific injustice' in Colombia and Venezuela

The lack of climate data hampers understanding the role of climate change in Colombia and Venezuela's devastating rains.
fromOut Magazine
1 month ago

Need an escape from American anxiety? Consider Colombia.

Affordability is a key reason to consider living in or visiting Colombia. Travel and Leisure magazine recently reported that the cost of living in Colombia is about 54% lower than in the U.S.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Colombia deploys armed drones in escalating fight against drug gangs

Colombia is testing a new tactical drone for military use against guerrillas and drug traffickers.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Colombia hosts first Hague Group summit to finalize action against Israel's Gaza offensive

The meeting seeks to coordinate concrete actions, including legal and diplomatic measures, against Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip, described by member states as genocide.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia arrests alleged leader of Italian mafia in Latin America

Giuseppe Palermo, a leader of the Ndrangheta mafia, was captured in Colombia under an Interpol red notice sought by 196 countries.
#drug-trafficking
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Cannabis

I Spent Years Making Millions Smuggling Cocaine For Pablo Escobar And No One Had Any Idea

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Cannabis

I Spent Years Making Millions Smuggling Cocaine For Pablo Escobar And No One Had Any Idea

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Never touched a gun': Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment

Marta, who lost her son to a dissident armed group, pleaded with officers for his release, facing threats instead. Hundreds of mothers share her plight.
Social justice
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Address Colombia's brain-health crisis

Armed conflict in Colombia has displaced over 7 million people and resulted in significant ecological damage.
#gustavo-petro
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US and Colombia recall envoys as diplomatic rift deepens

Colombia opens a probe into an alleged plot to overthrow President Petro amid deteriorating US relations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women behind the lens: bending over backwards for luck

Growing up in Colombia and online has defined the way I create art, as my identity has been shaped by a country with both superficial and conservative values.
Artificial intelligence
#child-recruitment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What should Latin America do with its more than 30,000 child prisoners?

The attack on Senator Uribe Turbay highlights the exploitation of vulnerable youth in Colombia for violence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ancient maize v agribusiness: why Colombia's seed guardians' are fighting the use of GM crops

Farmers in Colombia advocate for legislation banning GM seeds to protect cultural heritage and local livelihoods.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Death toll from rain-fuelled landslide in Colombia rises to 11

Heavy rains in Colombia led to a deadly landslide, prompting ongoing rescue efforts and evacuation orders.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Four arrested after dismembered body of London scientist found in suitcase in Colombia

Alessandro Coatti, a scientist from the Royal Society of Biology, was found dismembered in Colombia after being reported missing.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

SANA is Supporting the Mental Health of Women Coffee Farmers

It felt like those interviews and spaces almost resembled therapy sessions... The women felt safe and were able to open up. Emotionally, it was hard for them and for me.
Online Community Development
#ufo
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists studying spherical UFO say they've discovered alien tech

The first X-ray images of a mysterious spherical object in Colombia suggest it may be of alien origin, lacking signs of human manufacturing.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When the river swells, it forces them to run backwards': rising waters push Colombia's farmers into hunger and despair

Riosucio faces deepening food insecurity due to rising river levels, impacting agriculture and exacerbating poverty in the community.
#femicide
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

The murder of Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan highlights systemic failures in protecting women from violence, sparking outrage over increasing femicides.
#argentina
#cali
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Suspected teen sicario' pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator

A 15-year-old accused of attempting to murder Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe pleaded not guilty. He is believed to have acted as a hired hitman.
US news
#violence
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Four killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia

Colombia faces a surge in violence marked by coordinated attacks on police, following a recent assassination attempt on a presidential candidate.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Four killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia

Colombia faces a surge in violence marked by coordinated attacks on police, following a recent assassination attempt on a presidential candidate.
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Argentina no longer reliant on Messi, believes Scaloni - Soccer News

Argentina can now perform effectively without Lionel Messi, showing their growth and adaptability as a team.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Aiming a blow at narcos in Colombia in pictures

Uprooting the plants means that there will be no more harvests... from coca at least. With coca, the Caicedos said they were guaranteed an income of about $800 a month.
Cannabis
LA real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Plan to give Pablo Escobar's former estate to farmers sparks backlash

President Petro aims to return Hacienda Napoles land to rural farmers, sparking local protests due to economic concerns surrounding the theme park.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mysterious 6,000-year-old remains with never-before-seen DNA

Archaeological findings in Colombia suggest a unique lineage of ancient hunter-gatherers that may reshape the understanding of human history in South America.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

How to watch Colombia vs Peru: Live streams, TV channels for World Cup qualifier

Colombia are currently looking good for qualification for next year's World Cup - but they will be keenly aware that they don't have a huge amount of room for error.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
3 months ago

Prediction: Colombia vs Peru - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Colombia aims for a crucial World Cup qualifying win against Peru after recent disappointing performances.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Colombia rejects Guatemalan court's arrest warrants for top officials

Guatemala's arrest warrants for Colombian officials are deemed politically motivated by Colombia's President.
Cannabis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca

Colombia's government offers payments for farmers to replace coca with coffee and cocoa amidst a surging cocaine crisis.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

People think prison is for rehabilitation. It is all lies': could community service work better than jail?

Colombia's female prison crisis is exacerbated by harsh drug laws, leading to severe overcrowding and dire conditions for inmates.
UK news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Colombian migration shifts southward amid Trump's hardline policies and new barriers in the EU

Colombian migration patterns are changing due to stricter immigration policies in key destinations.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 months ago

Colombia Coffee Report: Production Decline Predicted Amid Weather and Regulatory Volatility

Colombia's coffee production is forecast to decline by 5.3% in 2025/26, reaching 12.5 million bags, attributed to excessive rainfall damage.
Coffee
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Exhuming the past: ex-Colombian soldiers help recover victims of their own crimes

These were atrocities that never should have happened," said one of the soldiers during a mid-day break in the exhumations at a cemetery in the central Colombian city of Neiva. The soldier, a former lieutenant colonel, admitted that during the mid-2000s soldiers under his command shot dead 63 civilians and reported them as guerrillas killed in action.
US news
fromNature
3 months ago

Before studying parasites, this PhD researcher was their host

Kevin Liévano-Romero's work on bat parasites is critical, particularly regarding public health in Colombia, where many children still suffer from parasitic infections despite improvements.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Colombia signs up to China's Belt and Road Initiative DW 05/14/2025

Colombia has officially joined China's Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing economic ties and cooperation with Beijing.
Mindfulness
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

A Different Way to Think About Medicine's Most Stubborn Enigma

Dementia involves complex social and familial dynamics, with memory being a crucial aspect beyond mere recollection.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Ernesto Samper: Latin America's right-wing drift could end in a new kind of fascism'

Ernesto Samper is recognized as Colombia's first leftist president, distinct from Gustavo Petro, and advocates for Latin American integration.
Women
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This country has the most beautiful women in the world - and it's a short flight from the US

Colombia ranks as the country with the most beautiful women according to a survey by Insider Monkey and Reddit users.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Blood timber': western firms fuel conflict and slavery' in Colombia

The Choco region's rainforest in Colombia is a biodiversity hotspot facing significant threats from illegal logging and lack of conservation efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

As U.S. Support Vanishes, a Nation's Postwar Peace Teeters

U.S. withdrawal of support threatens Colombia's peace agreement post-2016.
Non-profit organizations
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

La Pista, the largest migrant settlement in the Americas, hit hard by Trump's cuts: We feel powerless'

Many live in extreme poverty in La Pista, with scarce resources and inadequate shelter.
Yuleima Borja's story reflects the struggles of migrants in informal settlements.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Arrest made in torture and murder of trans woman Sara Millerey Gonzalez caught on video

"In an investigative action coordinated by the Attorney General's Office, CTI personnel and the police arrested one of the alleged perpetrators of the murder of a trans woman, whose given name was Sara Millerey González, in Bello, Antioquia, on April 5."
Black Lives Matter
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