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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Mbappé-Dembélé, Brazil, list of 26... Why the French team's American tour is of interest

The French national football team is set to embark on a brief tour in the United States for friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia ahead of the World Cup.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spaniards Give Way to Foreigners Driving Trucks

The shortage of Spaniards interested in truck driving has led companies to hire foreign drivers from countries like Peru, Morocco, and Colombia.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

2,500 attendees and delegations from Colombia and Peru were part of the second edition of Expo Latitude Zero 2026

The second edition of Expo Latitude Zero 2026 attracted 2,500 attendees and delegates from Colombia and Peru, showcasing significant contributions to photography and cinematography in Latin America.

Mar 22 • 23:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

When does Colombia debut in the 2026 World Cup: schedule and possible matchups in the USA and Mexico

Colombia will debut in the 2026 World Cup on June 17 against Uzbekistan, aiming to progress from the group stage after a strong performance in the recent Copa América.

Mar 22 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tragedy as Brit drowns in Colombia after 'travelling to get married'

A British man drowned off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, reportedly after traveling to the country to marry.

Mar 22 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A series of complaints about alleged sexual harassment against women journalists shakes the media in Colombia

A wave of allegations regarding sexual harassment against women journalists has emerged in Colombia, leading to widespread discussions and support movements within the journalistic community.

Mar 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Freight transport unions and international trade from the border area met with a CAN delegation

Freight transport unions and international trade representatives from the border region expressed concerns regarding new security tariffs during a meeting with a CAN delegation in Tulcán, Ecuador.

Mar 22 • 17:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Brick: The New Ecological Material That Allows Building a House in 5 Days

A Colombian company has developed a system to build houses quickly and sustainably using recycled plastic bricks.

Mar 22 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Esmeraldas, Carchi, and Putumayo among the routes used by criminal organizations for drug trafficking

Criminal organizations are exploiting four key routes for drug trafficking between Colombia and Ecuador, raising significant security concerns in the border regions.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

At least fifteen organized crime groups operate on the border with Colombia: they are dedicated to drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and more

A report reveals that fifteen organized crime groups, including Los Lobos and Los Choneros, operate along the Ecuador-Colombia border, engaging in various illicit activities.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Hausbrandt recounts the lands of coffee through three single origins

Hausbrandt unveils its new line of Arabic Single Origin coffees highlighting the unique attributes of Brazilian, Colombian, and Honduran coffee.

Mar 22 • 05:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Shakira: "I appreciate life and the good things that happen, because I have experienced quite a few bad ones"

Shakira reflects on her successful three-decade career and her current global tour, which has been incredibly lucrative and fulfilling for her.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Weather today in Villavicencio, Colombia: the weather forecast for this Sunday, March 22, 2026

The weather forecast for Villavicencio, Colombia, predicts a maximum temperature of 32°C and a minimum of 22°C for Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Mar 22 • 03:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘BTS Home-Cooked Meal’ A Colombian and Korean Grandmother's Embrace at That Restaurant, “Come Again Next Time”

A Colombian grandmother visiting Korea to attend a BTS concert was emotionally moved when she visited a restaurant known for its connection to the band, where she shared a touching moment with the owner, a Korean grandmother.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

CELAC Looks to Africa While Weakened Internally

The CELAC summit in Bogotá marks the beginning of dialogue with Africa amid ongoing internal disunity within the bloc.

Mar 21 • 23:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

DEA declares Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' for alleged ties to drug trafficking

The DEA has identified Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' due to alleged connections with drug traffickers, although it remains unclear whether he faces criminal charges.

Mar 21 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mobilization takes place near the Rumichaca bridge this Saturday, March 21

A mobilization of approximately 500 people from transportation and cross-border trade unions is taking place near the Rumichaca international bridge in Ecuador.

Mar 21 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Travels to Medellín, Bogotá, Cartagena, and Cali: cash transfers by 'Fito's' family to Colombia and their links to organized crime

The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has uncovered a pattern of cash-funded trips by the family of Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias 'Fito', to various Colombian cities, indicating links to organized crime.

Mar 21 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The number of foreign volunteers in the Ukrainian armed forces has exceeded 20,000.

Over 20,000 foreign volunteers have joined the Ukrainian armed forces, with recruitment largely driven by word-of-mouth among those passionate about the cause.

Mar 21 • 13:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Dalić announced a serious approach and an opportunity for younger players ahead of matches against Colombia and Brazil

Croatia's national football team has gathered for friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia, with coach Zlatko Dalić emphasizing a serious competitive spirit despite the matches being friendlies.

Mar 21 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Trump's New War on Drugs

El País reports on the military interventions by the U.S. government in Latin America under Trump's drug policy, highlighted by an incident involving an unexploded bomb that caused a diplomatic crisis between Colombia and Ecuador.

Mar 21 • 04:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What to do in 24 hours in Bogotá: from the neighborhood of La Candelaria to the top of Monserrate Hill

A guide to spending 24 hours in Bogotá, Colombia, highlighting key attractions from cultural sites to dining.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Petro under investigation in the US amid succession campaign

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is facing two federal investigations in the US regarding alleged ties to drug trafficking, complicating his political succession plans.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula embarks for CELAC meeting, which seeks prominence amid Trump's movements in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazilian President Lula is heading to Colombia to participate in the CELAC summit, aiming to strengthen regional unity and address issues such as organized crime.

Mar 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador and Colombia will have a high-level meeting on March 25 and 26 at the CAN headquarters in Peru

Ecuador and Colombia are set to hold a high-level meeting on March 25 and 26 in Lima, Peru, aimed at resolving existing divergences between the two nations.

Mar 20 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Monkey baby that resembles the famous Punch will be released in Colombia; watch video

A baby Saguinus leucopus, recovering in a rehabilitation center, parallels the story of Japan's Punch monkey as it prepares for release in Colombia.

Mar 20 • 23:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

22-Year Prison Sentence for Intermediary in the Murder of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe

A Colombian judge sentenced intermediator Simeón Pérez Marroquín to 22 years and four months for organizing the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe.

Mar 20 • 23:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Colombia: President Gustavo Petro Targeted by Two American Criminal Investigations on Drug Trafficking

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is being investigated by U.S. authorities for alleged ties to drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 22:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s Petro over suspected ties to drug traffickers

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under investigation by US prosecutors for alleged connections to drug traffickers, amid a strained relationship with the US administration.

Mar 20 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The U.S. DEA designated Petro as a 'priority target' due to his alleged links to drug trafficking

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a 'priority target' by the U.S. DEA amid allegations of drug trafficking connections and is under federal investigation.

Mar 20 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

'Lobo Menor' had a false identity in Colombia and planned to take 'care' of the cartels in Mexico

Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, known as 'Lobo Menor', has been arrested in Ecuador and is facing potential extradition to the United States due to his criminal connections.

Mar 20 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombia retracts and admits that bomb on the border impacted Ecuadorian territory and bounced back

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez acknowledged that a bomb initially claimed to have only impacted Colombian territory actually struck Ecuador, according to findings from a joint technical commission.

Mar 20 • 20:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Did the friendship last long? Gustavo Petro under investigation by the US for alleged links to drug traffickers

US authorities are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged connections to drug traffickers, with a focus on possible meetings and campaign donations.

Mar 20 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I have never spoken to a drug trafficker in my life,' says president of Colombia

Colombia's president Gustavo Petro denies any connections to drug trafficking and claims he has never interacted with a drug trafficker.

Mar 20 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colombian President is 'priority target' of US Drug Enforcement Agency, says agency

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a 'priority target' by the US Drug Enforcement Agency due to ongoing investigations into possible connections with drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 18:07 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sources: American investigation of Colombia's leader

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is reportedly under investigation by U.S. authorities for potential meetings with drug traffickers, amidst a broader context of U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.

Mar 20 • 18:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sources: American investigation of Colombia's leaders

U.S. prosecutors in New York are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged ties to drug trafficking, according to sources cited by The New York Times.

Mar 20 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

U.S. federal prosecutors investigate Colombian president

U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Colombian president Gustavo Petro over potential connections to drug trafficking and campaign financing.

Mar 20 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US investigates Petro for alleged links with drug traffickers

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by multiple federal prosecutors in the United States regarding possible connections with drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 17:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The US federal prosecutor investigates possible links between Gustavo Petro and drug traffickers

The US federal prosecutors are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged links to criminal organizations during his presidential campaign.

Mar 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

When and where will the final of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana be played?

The final of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana will take place in Barranquilla, Colombia, on November 21, 2026, as confirmed by CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez.

Mar 20 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Alarm for former Barcelona SC forward: Francisco Fydriszewski suffered serious injury in Colombia

Former Barcelona SC forward Francisco Fydriszewski sustained a serious injury during Independiente Medellín's 2-0 victory over Junior de Barranquilla.

Mar 20 • 15:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New York Times: Colombia's president is being investigated in the USA

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is under federal investigation in the USA by authorities in Manhattan and Brooklyn over his potential connections to drug traffickers and election campaign donations from smugglers.

Mar 20 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Petro is being investigated by the United States for possible links to drug trafficking, reports The New York Times

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under investigation by U.S. federal prosecutors for possible connections to drug trafficking, as reported by The New York Times.

Mar 20 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colombian President is being investigated in the US for possible ties to drug trafficking, says newspaper

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under federal investigation in the USA for alleged connections to drug traffickers, according to a report by the New York Times.

Mar 20 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two federal prosecutors in the United States investigate Gustavo Petro for possible links to drug traffickers

Two federal prosecutors in the U.S. are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro over possible connections to drug traffickers and campaign donations.

Mar 20 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Energy tariffs, military presence on the common border, and prisoner transfers were the requests Ecuador made to Colombia that were not addressed, President Daniel Noboa revealed

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa outlined requests made to Colombia regarding energy tariffs, military presence at the border, and prisoner transfers, which were not addressed by the Colombian government.

Mar 20 • 14:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected

Severe flooding in Facatativá, Colombia, has displaced over 1,000 residents due to torrential rain.

Mar 20 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Lobo Menor' arrives in Ecuador after being expelled from Colombia: 'He may be on the list of extraditable to the U.S.', announces the Interior Minister

Angel Esteban Aguilar Morales, known as 'Lobo Menor', was deported from Colombia to Ecuador and is linked to the assassination case of politician Fernando Villavicencio.

Mar 20 • 03:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador and Colombia will hold technical dialogues with the support of the Andean Community in the coming days

Ecuador and Colombia plan to initiate technical dialogues, supported by the Andean Community, to address ongoing tariff and political conflicts.

Mar 20 • 02:56 UTC

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