Leading Conservative Presidential Candidate Shot in Colombia Passes Away Months Later
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbey Passes Away Following Shooting Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbey tragically died on Monday after being shot by a minor during a campaign rally in Bogota. The senator, aged 39, succumbed after hours of deteriorating health, following a challenging two-month fight for survival in a healthcare facility in Colombia. Uribe was […]
Colombia Imposes 12 Years of House Arrest on Former Conservative President Álvaro Uribe
Colombian court Judgment Former President Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to house arrest for 12 years due to charges related to manipulating home arrests and bribing public officials. Moreover, Uribe is barred from public office for 100 months and 20 days, and he faces a fine of 2,420 minimum wages, translating to 3.4 billion Colombian […]
U.S. Congress Suggests Reducing Funding to Colombia Due to President’s Suspected Drug Use
Concerns Raised Over Substance Abuse in Colombian Government The U.S. House Approvals Committee on Representation recently expressed worries regarding increased reports of substance abuse within the Colombian government, highlighting issues “at the highest level.” Congressman Diaz-Balart noted that the estimated 50% cut in U.S. funding to Colombia for fiscal year 2026—around $209 million—was primarily attributed […]
Realtor Emmanuel Hernandez banned from Colombia for 10 years following outburst at the airport
A New York real estate agent has received a 10-year travel ban from Colombia following a chaotic incident at Rafael Nunez International Airport. Emmanuel Hernandez was caught on video, but he insists he’s a victim in this situation.
Relocate the Statue of Liberty from the U.S. to Colombia
Colombian President Proposes Relocation of Statue of Liberty Colombian President Gustavo Petro recently made headlines by suggesting that the Statue of Liberty should be moved from New Jersey to Cartagena, Colombia. His comments came during a televised address where he discussed various topics, including Colombia’s healthcare system and financial struggles. However, he quickly shifted focus […]
Colombia identifies FARC terrorist as the key figure behind the assassination attempt on a conservative senator
Colombian officials have identified members of the Marxist FARC terrorist group as key players in the assassination attempt against conservative senator Miguel Uribe. Reports suggest that José Aldinever Sierra Sabogal, who operates under the alias “Zarco Aldinever,” orchestrated the attack while situated in Venezuela. Recently, the government officially revoked his designation as a “peace negotiator.” […]
Paramilitary Terrorist Groups Flourish in Colombia During Ex-Guerrilla Leader Gustavo Petro’s Presidency
Colombia’s Armed Groups Expand Under Petro’s Leadership Colombia has seen a marked increase in territorial control by illegal armed groups, which have grown significantly in membership during President Gustavo Petro’s administration. Over the past three years, these groups have expanded by approximately 45%, increasing from an estimated 15,120 members to around 21,958, according to a […]
US withdraws chief diplomat from Colombia due to unfounded remarks by officials
US RecaLLs Diplomat Amid Rising Tensions with Colombia Following comments from a high-ranking Colombian government official, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday that John T. McNamara, who serves as the interim chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, has been recalled to Washington for urgent discussions. Rubio characterized the remarks as a […]
Florida pharmacist sentenced to life for sexually assaulting over 50 girls during multiple visits to Colombia.
Federal prosecutors state that a Florida pharmacist, convicted of horrific crimes, will spend the rest of his life in prison after repeatedly abusing and trafficking numerous young girls during trips to Colombia. Stefan Andres Correa, 42, received a life sentence on Friday when authorities found over 100 disturbing videos depicting him abusing more than 50 […]
Colombia Starts Investigation into President Gustavo Petro for Drugs
Investigation Opened into President Gustavo Petro The Columbia House of Representatives’ Investigation and Merge Each Committee announced on Wednesday that a preliminary investigation into President Gustavo Petro will begin, focusing on allegations of his drug addiction. This initiative arises from a complaint filed by Wilson Lewis, who was the Minister of Justice from 2020 to […]