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Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:38:36 +0000Court orders release of Medellin Cartel founder Carlos Lehder
A Bogota court ordered the release of founding Medellin Cartel member Carlos Lehder, claiming his arrest on Friday had been illegal. Lehder was arrested after he returned to Colombia 38…
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:36:18 +0000Colombia arrests Medellin Cartel founder Carlos Lehder
Colombia’s migration authority jailed Medellin Cartel founder Carlos Lehder after he arrived in the capital Bogota on Friday. Lehder was detained on El Dorado Airport while trying to enter the…
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:16:06 +0000Bogota court dismisses Uribe defense’s bias claim, orders trial resumption
A Bogota court dismissed a bias claim against the judge who has been trying Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe, allowing the trial to continue after a week-long suspension. According to…
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:02:55 +0000Colombia’s Supreme Court opens new Uribe investigation
Colombia’s Supreme Court has opened a criminal investigation against former President Alvaro Uribe for receiving a campaign contribution from an alleged drug trafficker in 2018. Uribe announced the criminal investigation…
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:35:11 +0000Colombia’s Ombudsman urges reform as healthcare crisis deepens
Colombia’s Ombudsman’s Office urged the Senate to consider the government’s proposal to reform the country’s public health system, which has been in crisis for decades. In a letter the Senate,…
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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:08:58 +0000IDEAM forecasts intense rains in Bogotá for three months
Bogotá and much of Colombia will face heavy rainfall until mid-June, IDEAM warns. Increased precipitation raises risks of floods, landslides, and river overflows, particularly in Andean and Caribbean regions. Authorities urge preventive measures ami...
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:18:29 +0000Carlos Lehder’s sudden return to Colombia revives legacy of Medellin Cartel
Carlos Lehder, one of the founding leaders of the Medellín Cartel and a key figure in the history of cocaine trafficking, was arrested by Colombian authorities upon his arrival from Germany on Friday, March 28.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:31:53 +0000Memory, Territory, and Identity: The Art of Juliana Ríos
Colombian artist Juliana Río explores memory, nature, and identity in a new Bogotá exhibition hosted by Leon Tovar projects. Her evocative paintings capture the essence of La Guajira's landscapes, blending tradition and personal narratives. The ina...
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:34:28 +0000Colombia and U.S to expand Biometric Data Sharing for migration and security
Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia hosted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at the San Carlos Palace in Bogotá where an agreement was signed that would expand the sharing of biometric data for law enforcement and migration controls.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:58:50 +0000Cauca under fire. FARC dissidents launch wave of terror attacks
FARC dissidents launched coordinated attacks across ten municipalities in the department of Cauca, Colombia, killing one soldier and injuring over 80 people. Explosives strapped to motorbikes, drone strikes, and armed assaults have prompted heightene...