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. […]
Video shows Colombian tribes clashing with stones and sticks over an ancient conflict.
Indigenous Conflict in Southwestern Colombia A significant conflict is unfolding between two indigenous groups in southwestern Colombia, with roots tracing back hundreds of years. This clash has attracted global attention, particularly due to the use of “traditional” weapons. Initially, the altercations involved stone-throwing, but have unfortunately escalated to more deadly methods. “Differences should not be […]
Colombian Leftist Candidate Claims Election Was Fair, Disagreeing with Outgoing President Gustavo Petro
Colombia Election Update In a recent development, Iván Cepeda, the far-left senator and presidential candidate in Colombia, acknowledged on Monday that his team had found no evidence of fraud in the first round of the presidential elections held on Sunday, where he secured second place. “We’ve investigated thoroughly, and as someone who values transparency, I […]
Colombian man sentenced to 25 years for sexually abusing a child in Missouri
Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Alleged Molestation of High School Girl Sparks Outrage in Virginia Emily Compagno, Kayleigh McEnany, Harris Faulkner, and Steve Doocy discussed the apprehension of Israel Christopher Flores Ortiz, a 19-year-old undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, who is facing accusations of molesting 12 female high school classmates in Fairfax County, Virginia. There’s a […]
Colombian citizens are accused of operating a fraudulent law firm and pretending to be federal judges to swindle $100,000 from migrants.
Four Colombians Arrested for Immigration Fraud Four individuals from Colombia have been taken into custody after prosecutors accused them of pretending to be immigration or federal agents targeting immigrants. Notably, three of these suspects reportedly planned to leave the country by flying out with one-way tickets. Among the arrested were three siblings: Daniela Alejandra Sánchez […]
Colombian migrants reportedly pretended to be immigration judges, agents, and lawyers.
Four individuals from Colombia have been taken into custody following claims that they impersonated immigration and federal agents to exploit immigrants. Notably, three of the suspects had left the country from an airport with one-way tickets. The trio—brothers Daniela Alejandra Sánchez Ramirez (25), Joan Sebastian Sánchez Ramirez (29), and Alexandra Patricia Sánchez Ramirez (38)—were apprehended […]
Colombian undocumented migrant awaits sentencing for killing NYC landlady over rent disagreement
Colombian Immigrant Sentenced for Murder of Queens Landlord Authorities have announced that a Colombian immigrant, Davi Vidal, was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for the brutal murder of his landlord in Queens. This case highlights the tragic consequences of disputes over rent. Back in December 2023, the then-teenager Vidal, aged 20, fatally assaulted […]