Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies

Colombia’s foreign ministry said early on Monday the country has recalled its ambassador to Washington, after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on Colombia and stop all payments to the South American nation, in a feud that...

Colombia slams Trump’s incendiary drug claims, defends sovereignty

Colombia dismisses Trump’s drug trafficking allegations against President Petro, calling the remarks a serious breach of diplomatic norms. Colombian officials sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump on Sunday after he labeled President Gustavo...

Trump threatens military action in Venezuela, escalates Colombia tensions

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The Best Trekking Trails and Excursions in Colombia

From lush jungles to soaring mountain ranges, Colombia offers a variety of trekking trails to explore the country’s natural gems. Credit: McKay Savage / CC BY 2.0 Colombia, a country of breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems, offers...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honoured as World Leader for Peace and Security 2025

On Monday (November 3), spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, was conferred with the prestigious 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World...

Catholic journalist attacked by Venezuelan man in Rome while asking question about socialist government

News A Venezuelan businessman violently interrupted The Pillar’s Rome correspondent when he asked a Vatican official about the country’s socialist government using recent canonizations for political ends. ROME (LifeSiteNews) — A Catholic...

Colombian president says ‘the problem is with Trump, not with US’

BOGOTA / ANKARA Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after being called a “drug leader” by US President Donald Trump, said on Sunday that “the problem is with Trump, not the US,” and defended Colombia’s record. Petro wrote on the US social media...

Colombian President: US murdered Colombian fisherman

The relatives of 40-year-old Colombian fisherman, Alejandro Carranza say he is one of 29 people killed in US boat strikes in the Caribbean sea thus far, according to Colombian media- adding to a short list that includes only two Trinidadian...

‘Come home, let's create strong Bharat’: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu urges immigrant

Indian multinational tech company, Zoho Corporation's founder and chief scientist, Sridhar Vembu, in a social media post, urged the Indians living abroad to return to their nation amid the talk about immigrants in foreign nations. In a post on X,...

Trump imposes $100K fee on H-1B visas in new immigration overhaul, creating a ‘gold card’ for wealthy foreigners

By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States’ new executive actions on H-1B visas and the proposed “gold card” program have ignited a global firestorm. This policy shift is more than just a bureaucratic change; it’s a...

Attack in Bogotá Hits Two Venezuelan Activists Fleeing Maduro Persecution

In what Colombian authorities have described as a hitman-style attack, or sicariato, Venezuelan human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Yendri Velásquez and political consultant Luis Peche were shot multiple times from a vehicle on Monday in Bogotá at...

Colombia Beat France At The U-20 World Cup

Colombia will face France on Saturday for third place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, a chance for Colombia to salvage a historic finish. Credit:AP/ColombiaOne. Colombia faced France on Saturday for third place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and salvaged...

Colombia Accuses US of Violating Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of violating the country’s sovereignty and killing a local fisherman during a recent anti-drug operation in the Caribbean. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Petro alleged...

A bem-sucedida operação policial no Rio de Janeiro pode expor a conexão narco-ucraniana

O Comando Vermelho é, entre as grandes facções criminosas do Brasil, a mais antiga ainda em operação, nascendo no período do regime militar. Junte-se a nós no Telegram , Twitter e VK. Escreva para nós: info@strategic-culture.su O governo estadual...

Lonely Planet Unveils 25 Must-Visit Destinations And Must-Do Experiences For 2026

Global travel authority Lonely Planet has officially released its “Best in Travel” 2026 list, featuring 25 must-visit destinations and 25 essential experiences from around the world. The annual compilation, published on October 21, 2025,...

US Adds Colombia’s Petro to Clinton List, Along with His Wife, Son and Interior Minister

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, his wife, his son Nicolas and his Interior Minister Armando Benedetti have been added to the Clinton List. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Colombia Presidency / Public Domain The United States has added Colombian...

Marilyn Colombian Playwright Biscaino Miller Brings Raizal Theatre to Guyana

Oct 25, 2025 News — as Embassy of Colombia launches “Sounds and Stages of Origin” cultural exchange initiative (Kaieteur News) – The Embassy of Colombia is proud to welcome acclaimed Colombian playwright and actress Marilyn Biscaino Miller to...

Colombia's Petro Picks a Fight With Trump. Spoiler Alert: FAFO

In 2022, Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla group and all-around nutcase, became Colombia's first left-wing leader since the founding of the country. In three years, his popularity ratings have tanked, he's been involved in...

US sanctions Colombian President over illicit drugs; Petro calls it a paradox

The United States imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and several senior officials, accusing them of aiding drug traffickers and letting cocaine production reach record levels. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign...

Kid Pambelé: Colombia’s First World Champion Boxer

Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambele” was more than a world champion boxer; he was a symbol of hope, determination, and the indomitable spirit of the human will. 2010. Credit: Francisco Asis / CC BY-SA 2.0 Antonio Cervantes, better known as Kid Pambelé,...