COLOMBIA

Newspaper questions turn of Colombia’s foreign policy

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Bogota, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian newspaper *El Espectador* questioned the government's foreign policy measures, arguing that historically upheld positions are being sacrificed to appease the United States and Israel.

Colombia: Announcement of measures labeled an attack on teaching

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Bogota, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Opposition leader in the Colombian Senate Ivan Cepeda condemned the announced changes to teaching methods at a time when the education sector is grappling with an infrastructure crisis following the August 10 earthquake.

Death toll rises to over 300 after earthquake in Colombia

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Bogota, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The number of deaths following the earthquake that struck Colombia has risen to 304, with 4,548 injured, 426 missing, and 356 rescued, according to an official source.

Colombia: Criticism mounts over government’s disaster response

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Bogota, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) President Abelardo de la Espriella's government is once again under scrutiny due to the conduct of certain cabinet members—and the president himself—as Colombia attempts to recover from a tragedy.

Colombia: Cuba’s generosity described as immeasurable

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:53

Bogota, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Former Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Mauricio Jaramillo fervently believes that "only Cuba's generosity is greater than its history."

Death toll from Colombian earthquake rises to 288,the government says

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:09

Bogota, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The powerful earthquake that struck Colombia has left 288 dead, 4,018 injured, 202 missing, and 354 rescued, according to government figures.

Colombia reports harm to civilians after bombing against NLA group

Published on: August 12, 2026
10:50

Bogota, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Ombudsman's Office reported that three farmers were injured during a bombing carried out by the National Army against armed groups in the department of Norte de Santander, in the northeast of the country.

Colombia: Petro calls on Historic Pact party to mobilize solidarity

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:12

Bogota, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on all members of the progressive Historic Pact party to coordinate efforts and mobilize solidarity with the communities affected by the earthquake that struck the country.

ECLAC offers assistance to Colombia after deadly earthquake

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:11

Santiago, Chile, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) offered technical assistance to Colombia following the deadly earthquake that has so far left more than 130 dead and 570 injured.

Colombia severs ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Colombia has decided to suspend diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

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