Colombia’s southwest has seen a sharp increase in violent incidents right before the upcoming presidential election. Since last Friday, armed groups have carried out 26 attacks using explosives and drones. One of the most severe blasts struck a highway between Cali and Popayan on Saturday, kil
Colombia’s president heads to Venezuela this week to talk border security with the country’s top diplomat. The two nations share deep connections—families live on both sides of a 1, 370-mile border, and nearly 3 million Venezuelans have moved to Colombia after years of economic trouble back home. Tr
Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M
Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito
Colombia stands at a critical point. The country's future could go in a good or bad direction. Juan Carlos Pinzon, a key political figure, has strong views on this. He believes Colombia should focus on its own problems rather than getting involved in other countries' issues. Pinzon served as defens
Colombia's wetlands, or ciénagas, are vital for both nature and people. They help control water levels, support wildlife, and provide a living for many fishermen. However, these wetlands often lack clear boundaries. This makes it hard to protect them and can lead to conflicts over land. The Colombi
Bolivia is facing a bread crisis that is putting the new president, Rodrigo Paz, in a tough spot. The country's famous marraqueta rolls, which have been heavily subsidized for years, are now in short supply. This is not just a problem for bakers but also for the people who rely on these affordable r
Bolivia is making a big move to bring cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into its financial system. This step is aimed at updating the country's economy and dealing with some tough financial issues. The economic minister, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, shared this news, highlighting that banks will soon be ab
Bolivia is in talks to get over $9 billion in loans from different lenders. This is a big deal because the country is going through a tough time with high inflation and not enough money coming in. The new president, Rodrigo Paz, wants to fix things by bringing in private investors and cutting some t
Colombia's navy recently made a significant drug bust. Divers found over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden under a ship heading to Europe. This happened at a port on the Pacific coast. The navy shared photos of the seizure, showing divers pulling out the drugs and packages on the ground. This isn't the
