Colombia's government has unveiled a proposed budget of 523 trillion pesos ($130 billion) for 2025, reflecting a significant increase from this year’s 483 trillion peso budget, which had been reduced by 20 trillion pesos in June. The new budget proposal comes as...
Copa América: Luis Suárez Criticizes Colombia’s Celebrations Amid Semifinal Chaos
Uruguay striker Luis Suárez condemned Colombia's "ugly" celebrations following a heated Copa América semifinal that erupted into violence at the Bank of America Stadium. The match saw Colombia's Miguel Borja taunting Uruguay's players after their 10-man team secured a...
Uruguay Triumphs Over Brazil And Will Face Off Against Colombia In Copa America Semi-Finals
In a gripping encounter that culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout, Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalties. The match, held on Saturday, ended 0-0 after regular time despite featuring a tournament-high 41 fouls...
Esteban Chaves Emerges as Top Colombian Cyclist in Giro d’Italia’s Tenth Stage.
The Giro d'Italia resumed after a rest day with its tenth stage, which proved to be an engaging affair culminating in a final attack where Valentin Paret-Peintre prevailed in the closing kilometers of the route, outpacing Slovenian rider Jan Tratnik. The French...
Children of Colombia’s Wayúu Indigenous Community Struggle with Hunger Amid Resource Riches
The Wayúu Indigenous people, residing in Colombia's La Guajira region, find themselves in the grip of a humanitarian crisis despite living on land abundant in resources. Recent reports reveal alarming levels of malnutrition and infant mortality among the Wayúu...
Colombia Joins List of Nations Facing Acute Food Insecurity, UN Reports
In a concerning development, Colombia has been newly identified as one of the countries grappling with acute food insecurity, as reported by the United Nations. The annual assessment conducted by the Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC), in partnership with the...
Massive Protests Erupt Across Colombia Against President Petro’s Reforms.
Tens of thousands of Colombians flooded the streets of several cities to voice their opposition to President Gustavo Petro's proposed social reform agenda, marking one of the largest demonstrations against his government since he took office in 2022. The protests,...
US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia
PDVSA's plans to collaborate with Colombia in gas supply have been frozen due to the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Venezuela. Confidential letters reveal that the Venezuelan government had already approved funds to operate a gas pipeline and sign...
University Hospital of Valle Achieves Milestone: Pioneering Fetal Surgery in Southwest Colombia.
In a remarkable feat of medical innovation, the University Hospital of Valle (HUV) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by conducting the first-of-its-kind fetal surgery in southwestern Colombia. This extraordinary procedure involved addressing spinal issues in an...
Former Colombian President Uribe to Stand Trial for Witness Tampering and Fraud
Colombia's former President Álvaro Uribe is set to face trial for allegations of witness tampering and fraud, according to prosecutors. This development marks a significant milestone as Uribe will become the first Colombian president to stand trial on criminal...