# Colombia

Last year

2022

# new president

Colombia’s first leftist president says ‘the war on drugs has failed’

Gustavo Petro was sworn into office yesterday.

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Aug 8th 2022, 7:48 AM

# Colombia

Griggs and Tuthill secure top 10 finishes at World U20s Championships

Double European U20 gold medallist Nick Griggs finished in 9th place in his first global final.

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Aug 6th 2022, 11:24 AM

# Colombia

Sleeman qualifies for 100m semi-final at U20 World Championships

Earlier today, Lucy McGlynn narrowly missed out on reaching the semi-final of the 400m hurdles.

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Aug 2nd 2022, 7:40 PM

# CONFIRMED

Leeds continue signing spree with addition of Colombia's Luis Sinisterra

The exciting 23-year-old winger has penned a five-year deal at Elland Road.

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Jul 7th 2022, 12:49 PM

# stadium collapse

At least four dead after stands collapse at bullfight in Colombia

More than 300 people needed treatment in hospitals following the incident.

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Jun 27th 2022, 7:17 AM

# Colombia

Former rebel fighter Gustavo Petro becomes Colombia's first leftist president

The 62-year-old former mayor of Bogota defeated millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez in a tense and unpredictable election.

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Jun 20th 2022, 8:51 AM

# Risaralda

At least 14 people dead and 35 injured as mudslide sweeps through Colombian town

Colombian President Ivan Duque sent his condolences to the families of the deceased.

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Feb 8th 2022, 10:39 PM

# Round-Up

Suarez and Cavani on target to boost Uruguay World Cup hopes as Argentina defeat Colombia

Uruguay overcame Venezuela in South American World Cup qualifying while Argentina scored a 1-0 win over Colombia.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 8:06 AM

# world cup qualifiers

Scenes as Peru stun goal-shy Colombia, Venezuelan Rondon's treble sinks Bolivia

Edison Flores gave Peru a smash-and-grab victory after David Ospina’s gaffe cost the hosts.

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Jan 29th 2022, 12:32 AM

# Euthanasia

Colombian dies publicly under new euthanasia policy

Hours before dying Victor Escobar, 60, celebrated what he called victory in his two-year battle with a lung ailment that left him unable to breathe on his own.

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Jan 8th 2022, 9:00 PM

All time

# Dairo Antonio Usuga

Colombia’s most wanted drug trafficker arrested following decade on run

President Ivan Duque likened the arrest of Dairo Antonio Usuga to Pablo Escobar’s capture three decades ago.

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Oct 24th 2021, 7:04 AM

# Colombia

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

# Colombia

WHO monitoring new coronavirus variant named 'Mu'

‘Mu’ was first identified in Colombia in January.

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Sep 1st 2021, 8:31 AM

# Colombia

Helicopter carrying Colombia’s president attacked near Venezuela border

A video released by the presidency showed several bullet holes in the Colombian air force helicopter.

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Jun 26th 2021, 7:12 AM

# Wrap

Brazil eke out controversial win over Colombia in Copa America

Elsewhere, Ecuador and Peru drew 2-2.

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Jun 24th 2021, 7:55 AM

# Tribute

Remembering the amazing career and life of Des McAleenan

The hugely-popular Dubliner made a name for himself as a world-class goalkeeping coach.

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Mar 28th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Dismissed

Carlos Queiroz sacked by Colombia after their worst defeat in four decades

The 67-year-old leaves the job in the wake of a 3-0 home loss to Uruguay and a 6-1 rout in Ecuador.

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Dec 2nd 2020, 8:50 PM

# Son of Escobar

Son of Escobar: 'He had to tell me my real father was a drug lord and my life was in danger'

The first biological son of Pablo Escobar, who was adopted by an intelligence agent as an infant, has shared the story of his unusual life in a new book released this week.

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Aug 8th 2020, 9:30 PM

# Helicopter Crash

11 dead and six missing after helicopter crash in southeast Colombia

The Blackhawk helicopter was carrying 17 military personnel when it went down.

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Jul 21st 2020, 10:18 PM

# Emilio Archila

'Work together', Colombian peace official tells Northern Ireland during Dublin visit

Presidential Counselor for Stabilization and Consolidation, Emilio Archila, is visiting Dublin today.

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Sep 13th 2019, 1:56 PM

# amazon fires

Seven South American countries sign pact to protect the Amazon

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro did not travel to Leticia, citing doctors’ orders.

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Sep 7th 2019, 1:04 PM

# Colombia

Colombian troops kill nine FARC dissidents in raid after peace deal rejection

President Ivan Duque said he has authorised the raid on the dissidents.

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Aug 30th 2019, 10:44 PM

# FARC

Former Colombian rebels announce return to arms despite 2016 peace agreement

FARC fighters criticised the peace agreement in a video posted on Youtube.

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Aug 29th 2019, 10:45 PM

# riding solo

Quintana wins stage 18 as Alaphilippe maintains Tour de France lead with phenomenal descent

GC leader Alaphilippe showcased incredible endurance over three Category 1 climbs.

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Jul 25th 2019, 4:36 PM

# Copa America

Alexis Sanchez sends Chile through on penalties against Colombia

The defending champions will face either Uruguay or Peru in a semi-final in midweek.

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Jun 29th 2019, 9:12 AM

# option

James Rodriguez could be on his way to Serie A

Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis is hopeful of signing the star, but will move for Hirving Lozano should a deal fail.

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Jun 19th 2019, 9:33 PM

# Upset

Colombia's Martinez and Zapata stun Messi's Argentina at Copa

Argentina were upstaged by their Colombian counterparts, who made a winning start in Group B.

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Jun 16th 2019, 9:35 AM

# Venezuela

Venezuelan president orders reopening of border with Colombia

The country is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other essentials.

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Jun 8th 2019, 11:59 AM

# crisis

'Venezuela was beautiful once... It wasn’t until the very end that we realised we were losing everything'

Amanda Coakley interviews Venezuelans in Cali, Colombia

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May 6th 2019, 10:00 PM

# crisis

The young Venezuelan migrants trying to make their way in a troubled Colombia

Amanda Coakley reports from Bogotá.

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Apr 22nd 2019, 8:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: In Colombia indigenous protests follow communities being displaced and leaders murdered

Thousands of indigenous people have attended a minga -a collective action for the common good – in defence of life, writes Kieran Duffy.

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Apr 20th 2019, 7:30 PM

# simon cumbers

Economic and political instability in Venezuela threatens Colombia’s fragile peace

In an exclusive interview with TheJournal.ie, Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo was keen to defend his government’s desire for modifications to The Special Jurisdiction for Peace tribunal (JEP).

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Apr 19th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Venezuela

At least two people die and over 300 hurt as Venezuela border standoff turns deadly

Opposition leader Juan Guaido and his supporters attempted to bring humanitarian aid across the border.

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Feb 24th 2019, 8:08 AM

# Venezuela Live Aid

Richard Branson concert to be held on Venezuelan border with Colombia as standoff over aid intensifies

The concert, dubbed Venezuela Live Aid, aims to raise $100 million.

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Feb 22nd 2019, 7:36 AM

# crisis point

Nicolas Maduro claims US has 'war plans against Venezuela' as Guaido mobilises aid volunteers

US aid has already arrived on the Colombian border as the country deals with a political crisis.

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Feb 17th 2019, 7:35 AM

# friend of fergie

Ex-Man United assistant Queiroz has a new international management job

The 65-year-old has penned a five-year contract with Colombia.

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Feb 7th 2019, 10:57 PM

# medellín

Colombia-themed bar in Paris where waiters wear bullet-proof vests accused of glamorising drug trade

Medellin opened last November near the Champs-Elysees.

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Jan 12th 2019, 7:30 PM

Voices

Would you pay more for ethically sourced cocaine?

Because cocaine is illegal, if people choose to use it they have little choice but to indirectly support organised crime and human trafficking, experts argue.

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Nov 24th 2018, 4:45 PM