Colombian authorities arrest wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader ‘Fito’ who has been sent to the United States.
Colombian authorities announced on Sunday that they apprehended the wife and daughter of a prominent Ecuadorian gang leader, who was extradited to the United States last year facing drug trafficking allegations. The arrests occurred in Sabana de Torres, a small town in northeastern Colombia, as part of an operation supported by the FBI and Ecuadorian […]
Colombian drug lord sent to California to face drug-related charges
A Colombian drug lord, accused of heading a paramilitary group of around 1,000 members, has been extradited to California to confront federal charges that could lead to a life sentence. Geovany Andres Rojas, 45, who is referred to as “Spider,” was brought to the U.S. from Colombia on Thursday and has been placed in federal […]
Colombian Vice President states that the US will not deploy troops for anti-terror operations.
Colombian Vice President Embraces New Security Alliance At the United Nations, Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo has expressed support for a proposed new security alliance in the Western Hemisphere, promoted by President Donald Trump. However, Restrepo was clear about the role of U.S. forces in Colombia, stating that Colombian troops, rather than American forces, […]
Colombian immigrant sentenced for identity theft used to vote in the US
The ‘Honor System’ Threatens Election Integrity, Says Lisa Booth On “The Big Weekend Show,” Lisa Booth, a contributor, highlighted significant weaknesses in the U.S. electoral system. She criticized the reliance on honor systems in verifying citizenship, emphasizing that instances of non-citizens registering to vote are surfacing. Booth insists that ensuring the accuracy of voter rolls […]
Colombian World Cup Player Allegedly Avoids Flight Home Following Death Threats Over Missed Goal
Colombia’s Jamington Campas Goes Into Hiding After Death Threats Colombian forward Jamington Campas has gone into hiding following death threats after his team was eliminated from the World Cup. Concerns for his safety reportedly caused him to miss the flight home with his teammates. The 26-year-old faced severe backlash online after missing a key opportunity […]
Colombian Soccer Team Accused of ‘Betrayal’ for AI Image Connecting Players to Conservative President-Elect
Colombia’s Small Claims Court Takes Action Against National Soccer Players Colombia’s small claims court has officially accepted a lawsuit against the national soccer team and two prominent players, Luis Díaz and James Rodriguez. The individual behind the lawsuit has accused them of “treason” related to AI-generated images featuring both players. This unusual situation first came […]
Colombian presidential candidate backed by Trump promises to battle ‘transnational crime and the radical left’ if he wins
Colombia’s Presidential Election Heats Up Colombian presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriela, who enjoys backing from former President Donald Trump, made a promise at a rally on June 21. He pledged to tackle transnational crime and counter the radical left as the final election date approaches. Facing off against left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda Castro, neither […]
Colombian legislators consider halting President Petro amid election investigation
Colombian Lawmakers Consider President’s Suspension Amid Investigation Colombian legislators are deliberating a proposal to temporarily suspend President Gustavo Petro while he faces an investigation over claims of illegal interference in the country’s presidential elections. Gloria Arrizabaleta, who leads Colombia’s Commission for Investigation and Prosecution, submitted a motion on Wednesday requesting that Petro be suspended until […]
Lawmakers criticize Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s ‘Heil Hitler’ tweet
International Backlash Against Colombian President Twenty members of Congress from 14 Latin American countries have condemned outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro for posting “Heil Hitler” in reaction to an op-ed that favored a right-wing presidential candidate. This condemnation follows earlier protests from Israel’s Foreign Ministry and various prominent American Jewish organizations regarding his provocative comments. […]
Colombian Soccer Team Shows ‘Long-Faced’ Performance in World Cup Farewell
Controversy at Colombia’s World Cup Send-Off Ceremony Colombia’s national soccer team faced an uncomfortable situation during the FIFA World Cup send-off ceremony on Thursday, led by outgoing President Gustavo Petro. The event has stirred debate after accusations arose that team captain James Rodríguez “snubbed” Petro’s youngest daughter, Antonella, by not taking a photo with her. […]