Colombian Model Admits to Heading Drug Money Laundering Operation in the U.S.
Colombian Model Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering This week, Colombian model Valentina Forero Alvarez admitted to her role in leading a multistate criminal organization involved in laundering over $31 million tied to drug trafficking through the U.S. financial system. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced that the 33-year-old, originally from […]
Colombian woman found guilty of unlawful voting in the 2024 federal election
Colombian Woman Convicted of Identity Theft and Voting Illegally The Justice Department has announced that a Colombian woman residing in Massachusetts has been convicted on multiple federal charges related to identity theft and voting fraud, including casting an illegal vote in the 2024 presidential election. Officials indicate that this case is a notable instance of […]
Colombian Military Strikes ELN and FARC Contested Area Shortly After Trump-Petro Meeting
Military Bombings Target ELN and FARC in Catatumbo On Wednesday, the Colombian military conducted bombing raids in the Catatumbo region, targeting the warring Marxist groups, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The operation, which was outlined by President Gustavo Petro on social media, resulted in the deaths of […]
Colombian politician Diógenes Quintero among 15 dead in Satena plane accident
A small aircraft went down in a rural section of Norte de Santander, a northeastern region of Colombia, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all 15 individuals aboard, among them a congressman, as reported by officials. Satena, the national airline that operated the flight, mentioned that local authorities in the Clasica area informed them […]
Ecuador Increases Tariffs on Colombian Crude Oil by 900 Percent
Ecuador’s government, under President Daniel Novoa, declared on Monday a hefty 900 percent increase in tariffs for Colombian crude oil transported via its pipeline system. This move adds fuel to the ongoing trade dispute. Energy Minister Inés Manzano stated in a local radio interview that Ecuador will now impose a charge of $30 for each […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Dismisses Gay Porn Star Appointed as Equality Minister
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has dismissed Juan Carlos Florian, a former gay porn actor, from his position as the “minister of equality” amid a scandal within the ministry, according to a report from a Colombian newspaper. Florian, a longstanding LGBTQIA2 activist, has been characterized by Colombian media as a firm supporter of Petro. He identified […]
Colombian artist Yeison Jiménez passes away in a plane accident ahead of his concert.
Colombian Singer Eison Jimenez Dies in Plane Crash Eison Jimenez, a 34-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, tragically lost his life in a plane crash just hours before his scheduled performance. The incident occurred on Saturday in the airspace between Paipa and Duitama, Colombia, resulting in the deaths of six people, including Jimenez. The musician’s official statement expressed […]
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez, 34, dies in plane crash just hours before concert
Colombian singer Eison Jimenez has tragically died at the age of 34. The artist, known for his song “Vete,” was in a plane crash on Saturday around 4 PM. He was taking off from a small airfield in Paipa, Colombia, as reported by local media. The aircraft, which included the pilot, co-pilot, and Jimenez’s photographer, […]
Trump to gather with Colombian president following encouraging conversation
Trump Plans Meeting with Colombian President Amid Tensions President Trump announced he would be meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro following what he described as a “positive call” between the two leaders. This comes after a period of tension, particularly concerning the detention of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. During their phone conversation on Wednesday, the […]
Trump Reaches Out to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Welcomes Him to the White House Amid Petro’s Anti-Trump Rally
Trump and Petro: A Surprising Interaction Amid Protests On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump revealed that he had met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a figure he previously labeled as a radical Marxist, during an anti-Trump protest organized by Petro in Bogotá. This unexpected encounter happened as Petro addressed the crowd, acknowledging that he altered […]