Tourist freezes while young woman defends herself against armed robber in Colombia, viral video reveals
A woman fiercely confronts a knife-wielding attacker while her male friends look on in fear, even ducking behind a wall for safety. This incident unfolded as two young backpackers were chatting outside what looked like a bank or currency exchange in Colombia. Suddenly, a robber armed with a knife rushed in. Security camera footage from […]
Colombia retrieves treasure from $20 billion San José shipwreck
Recovery of Artifacts from the San José Galleon Colombian archaeologists have announced the recovery of initial artifacts from the famed San José galleon, often referred to as the “Holy Grail of Shipwrecks.” The shipwreck, which went down in the Caribbean in 1708 after an attack by a British fleet, has drawn considerable attention and controversy […]
Gustavo Petro of Colombia Discloses Extravagant Spending on Strip Clubs and High-End Stores in Unsuccessful Trump Venture
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Activities Colombia’s Financial Intelligence and Analysis Authority (UIAF) issued a report this week revealing that President Gustavo Petro has made expenditures at strip clubs and high-end luxury retailers. This information has been highlighted by various Colombian news sources. Petro responded to accusations from former President Donald Trump, […]
Colombia Halts Intelligence Cooperation with U.S. Due to Drug Operations
Colombia Suspends Intelligence Sharing with the U.S. Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro announced on Tuesday that he would halt all intelligence sharing with the United States. This decision is, uh, contingent on the U.S. ceasing its attacks on drug traffickers in the Caribbean waters. Petro shared this news through a tweet, referencing a report from […]
Temu and Shein Hurting Local Businesses in Colombia
Colombian clothing manufacturers are facing challenges due to unfair trade practices associated with Chinese low-cost shopping apps like Temu and Shein. According to reports from Semana, these platforms are exploiting the mini-miss clause of Colombia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. This situation has led to an influx of cheap, low-quality products from […]
Gustavo Petro of Colombia and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela Are the Least Popular Leaders in South America
Colombia’s President Petro Rated Poorly in South America In October, a study from Argentina’s CB Consulta Opinión Pública indicated that Colombia’s leftist president, Gustavo Petro, ranks among the least popular leaders in South America. This report, published recently, breaks down survey data collected from October 17 to 22 across ten South American nations. Respondents evaluated […]
Detective and devoted mother of three passes away in Colombia a week after cosmetic surgery.
A detective from New York City and devoted mother of three has tragically passed away a week after having a butt lift and liposuction in Colombia, according to various reports. Her husband has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her sudden death. Detective Alicia Stone, 40, was found unresponsive in her hotel room early […]
Colombia Reverses Conviction of Former Conservative President Álvaro Uribe
Colombia’s Court Overturns Conviction of Former President Uribe On Tuesday, Colombia’s Court of Appeals annulled the controversial conviction of former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez, who had faced charges of bribery and witness tampering. The decision came from a panel of three judges at the Bogotá Superior Court, led by Judge Manuel Mercian. They indicated that […]
Colombia challenges US assertion that fisherman killed in strike was involved in drug trafficking.
Colombia’s government has stated that the fishermen recently killed in U.S. strikes near Venezuelan waters were not involved in drug trafficking. This contradicts claims from Washington that the expanded operations in the Caribbean are targeting “narco-terrorism.” These tensions are pushing relations with Colombia, a key non-NATO ally, into a more complicated phase. Colombian President Gustavo […]
Colombia withdraws its ambassador following Trump’s drug allegations against Petro.
Colombia has decided to recall its ambassador from the United States amid escalating tensions and comments from President Donald Trump regarding its leadership. Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapi announced this on Monday, stating that Ambassador Daniel García-Peña is returning to Bogota for discussions with President Gustavo Petro Urego. The move follows Trump labeling Petro […]