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More than 3,000 shark fins confiscated in Colombia
Colombian authorities seized 3,493 shark fins and 117 kilos of fish bladders that were en route to Hong Kong.
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Sep 25th 2021, 8:05 AM
Nine workers dead after 450m-long bridge collapses in Colombian valley
The 450m-long bridge was to be part of a motorway connecting to the city of Villavicencio to Bogotá.
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Jan 16th 2018, 10:25 AM
'We are all coming to the same conclusion – prohibitive drug laws harm'
The people who used basuco in Bogota have similar issues to those here who use crack cocaine, writes Tony Duffin.
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Aug 25th 2017, 6:30 AM
Living in Colombia: 'Water is a luxury that only some can afford to pay for'
Fergal Browne talks to displaced women in Bogotá about everyday life, conflict and their future hopes.
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Nov 25th 2014, 8:58 AM
A childhood in dangerous Colombia inspires...
Juan Gabriel Vásquez grew up in a Bogotá rife with violence, and a drugs trade beginning to take off. His experiences inspired his IMPAC-winning novel.
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Jun 12th 2014, 5:40 PM
Fake nuns caught smuggling cocaine in Colombia
Nice try.
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May 7th 2013, 9:13 PM
How to stop jaywalking? Hire mimes...
One mayor used mimes, superhero capes and relentless positivity to try and change circumstances in Bogotá, Columbia. We take a look at what happened next…
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Aug 6th 2012, 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Messi and friends play out a 6-6 in Bogota
The Argentine star took on a ‘Rest of the World’ side captained by Radamel Falcao in Columbia last night.
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Jun 23rd 2012, 2:38 PM
Farc rebels release ten hostages held for at least 12 years
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos praised the release of captives, but called the move “insufficient” to merit a peace dialogue.
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Apr 3rd 2012, 8:00 AM