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Colombia Rejects US Sanctions on its President
Colombian President Gustavo Petras speaking at Bogota’s “Plaza de Bolivar” on October 24. Photo: EFE Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on Friday, October 24, that he holds neither assets nor bank accounts in the US. By EFE (Confidencial)...
Colombian Songs That Were Sampled in Famous International Tracks
The appeal of Colombian music has led several international artists to sample famous Colombian songs in their tracks. Credit: Courtesy of ARC Gloria. Colombia, a country known for its rich music, has produced many hit songs that international...
Half of uncontacted indigenous groups could be gone in decade: Report
(NewsNation) — Half of the uncontacted indigenous groups around the world could be wiped out in the next 10 years, according to a report. Analysis from Survival International, a London-based Indigenous rights organization, revealed at least 196...
How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’
Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...
Little Colombia Bakery and Goods holds official ribbon cutting
Little Colombia Bakery and Goods, an Emporia dining spot with authentic Colombian cuisine, held its official ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The bakery, co-operated by Diana Mendoza, opened in April. In the first six months of operation,...
Griffith Foods’ Model in Colombia: Robots with a Human Touch
Griffith Foods is a U.S.-origin company with a global presence and nearly five decades in Colombia. Its purpose is “Nourish the World by Blending Creativity and Care.” With more than 100 years of experience, it has established itself as a...
Warning isolated Indigenous groups could vanish within a decade
From the depths of Brazil's Amazon to Indonesia's rainforests, some of the world's most isolated peoples are being squeezed by roads, miners and drug traffickers - a crisis unfolding far from public view or effective state protection. A new report...
Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!
Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0 Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the...
FIFA & Global Citizen announce advisory board for FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
SportsPosted at: Oct 27 2025 8:32PM Zurich (Switzerland), Oct 27 (UNI) FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise...
US Reportedly Weighing Possible Ground Operations in Venezuela and Colombia
The United States is reportedly considering possible ground operations against Venezuela and Colombia, according to statements by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. Credit: Daniel Torok, The White House, Public Domain. The United States is reportedly...
Who are the world's indigenous uncontacted peoples and why are they under threat?
27 October 2025, 13:57 | Updated: 27 October 2025, 17:00 The world's almost 200 groups of uncontacted people are suffering from what an indigenous rights organisation calls "silent genocides". The tribes, predominantly sharing the Amazon...
Why are uncontacted Indigenous people at increasing risk?
What’s the context? Forced contact from evangelists and influencers are rising threats uncontacted Indigenous people face in the Amazon rainforest. LIMA - Uncontacted Indigenous people have never been more under threat and half of the groups could...
SAVING NATURE AND FUNDACIÓN CAMANÁ ANNOUNCE LAND PURCHASE TO PROTECT HABITAT OF THE ENDANGERED CUNDINAMARCA ANTPITTA IN COLOMBIA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saving Nature, a science-led conservation organization dedicated to preventing extinctions and restoring ecosystems, announced today the purchase of two key land parcels totaling 46 acres in the...
Shakira Returns to Colombia’s Cali Almost 2 Decades Later: ‘No Better Reunion for a Wolf Than This’
With her visit to Cali, Colombia, Oct. 25-26, Shakira‘s concerts were the biggest in the city in recent years. As part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, the Barranquilla-born artist transformed the Pascual Guerrero Stadium into a massive...
‘Cafes de Colombia Expo 2025’, Latin America’s Premier Coffee Fair, Returned to Bogota
At “Cafes de Colombia Expo 2025,” Latin America’s main coffee fair returned to Bogota, highlighting its educational role. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. The Corferias convention center in Bogota, Colombia’s capital, became the...
NYPD detective, 40, who is mother-of-three dies after undergoing ultra-dangerous cosmetic procedure in Colombia
An NYPD detective and mother of three has died after undergoing risky cosmetic procedures in Colombia. Detective Alicia Stone, 40, went to Cali for a liposuction and gluteal fat transer, commonly known as a butt lift. She had the procedures done...
Who was Alicia Stone? NYPD detective, 40, tragically dies after receiving butt lift procedure in Colombia
An NYPD detective and mom of three died a week after she received a butt lift and liposuction procedure in Colombia. After the tragic death of Det. Alicia Stone, her husband is seeking an investigation, as reported by the New York Post. NYPD...
NYPD Detective Dies in Colombia Week After Butt Lift
Published October 27, 2025 6:50 AM PDT | Updated October 27, 2025 8:25 AM PDT NYPD detective Alicia Stone died a week after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Colombia ... leaving her husband searching for answers. Detective...
Report urges full protection of world’s 196 uncontacted Indigenous peoples
A comprehensive global report on uncontacted Indigenous peoples, published Oct. 27 by Survival International, estimates that the world still holds at least 196 uncontacted peoples living in 10 countries in South America, Asia and the Pacific...
These Are The World's Most Educated Populations
Which countries have the most educated populations? Higher levels of tertiary education among a populace generally indicate greater potential for innovation and economic growth, but this isn’t always the case. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's...