Conservative Colombia Rejects Globalism at the U.N.: ‘Corrupt and Detrimental’
Colombia’s President Critiques Globalism and UN Bureaucracy Colombia’s conservative President, Abelardo de la Espriella, expressed strong disapproval of globalism, organized crime, and the inefficiencies within the United Nations during a General Assembly address on Thursday. He called for a renewed focus on sovereignty and patriotism. Although de la Espriella, who assumed office in August, did […]
Revolut Gains Sixth International Banking License in Colombia
Revolut has taken another step in its global growth by obtaining a bank license in Colombia, according to a press announcement made on Tuesday, September 15. The Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) granted the crucial licença de funcionamento, which completes the regulatory process for Revolut to operate as a regulated bank in the nation. The […]
Gustavo Petro to Leave Colombia Following Troubling Presidential Term and Earthquake
Colombia’s Former President Plans to Travel Despite Earthquake Aftermath Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s former Marxist president, announced on Thursday his intention to travel abroad as the country reels from the impact of a devastating earthquake earlier this week. Colombia’s constitution, specifically Article 196, restricts former presidents from leaving the country within a year of their term’s […]
Colombia Confronts ‘Health Issue’ as Bodies Decompose Under Earthquake Debris and Funeral Homes Become Overwhelmed
Colombia’s Earthquake Aftermath: Rising Concerns Four days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, the situation has rapidly deteriorated. Many victims are trapped beneath rubble, with their bodies decomposing, which raises serious concerns about public health. Compounding the crisis are the high temperatures, sitting around 90°F, alongside the widespread destruction of plumbing and water […]
Pete Hegseth: Colombia Becomes Part of the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition
Colombia Joins Shield of the Americas Coalition U.S. Army Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that Colombia has officially become part of the regional anti-cartel coalition known as the Shield of the Americas. He elaborated that this development opens the door for potential joint military operations between Colombia and the U.S. targeting narco-terrorist groups within […]
Abelardo de la Espriella Announces Economic Crisis in Colombia Due to Earthquake
Colombia Declares Economic Emergency Following Earthquake Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriela announced a state of economic emergency on Wednesday, aiming to expedite the country’s recovery from a severe earthquake that struck earlier this week. This declaration, allowed under Colombia’s constitution, grants the president special powers to issue specific decrees in response to the ongoing […]
Colombia: Hospitals Strained in Earthquake Center, 93 Percent of Region ‘Severely Affected’
Colombian officials are grappling with the aftermath of a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that has affected tens of thousands of individuals, as hospitals around the epicenter overflow and local streets remain in disarray. Reports on Thursday highlighted the overwhelming situation in which medical facilities are struggling to cope with the influx of patients. The situation is […]
Marc Anthony, Chayanne, and Others to Perform at Benefit Concert for Earthquake Relief in Venezuela and Colombia
Benefit Concert for Earthquake Relief (AP) — Latin music icons, including Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, and Jay Wheeler, are set to perform at a significant benefit concert in Miami this Sunday. The concert aims to raise funds for those impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. Money generated from online donations and ticket […]
Colombia earthquake results in more than 3,000 people missing, Trump administration promises $15.5 million in assistance
More than 3,000 individuals are currently unaccounted for in Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck on Tuesday. This has led to an urgent search for survivors, while the U.S. government has pledged $15.5 million in relief efforts. Footage from the scene reveals first responders scouring the debris in search of any signs of life. […]
Colombia: Disturbing Photos of Cathedral Tower Falling During Quake
Devastating Earthquake in Colombia A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, leading to the collapse of one of the tallest cathedral towers in the country. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, often referred to as the Manizales Cathedral, is a significant landmark in Caldas. Built between 1928 and 1939, it stands […]