Colombia

Politics
Clément VéritéJanuary 17, 2023
Guatemala Attorney General’s office wants to arrest the Colombian Minister of Defense
Guatemala Attorney General's office seeks the arrest of its former head along with Iván Velásquez Gómez, the current minister of Defense of Colombia. The Special Prosecutor against Impunity accuses the minister of being connected to the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
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Culture & Sport
Clément VéritéJanuary 13, 2023
Shakira mentions brands in her new song Music Sessions #53. Marketers use the opportunity to connect with audience
The new song Music Sessions #53 released by Shakira, in which she criticizes her husband Gerard Piqué, became an instant success. And marketers have been already using the lyrics as a way to connect with their audience.
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Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 23, 2022
Colombia President ready to expropriate private properties to relocate families affected by harsh winter and heavy rains
The president of Colombia instructed the use of a law that enables acquisition and expropriation of private properties in order to relocate families because of the intense rainfall caused by El Niña that lead to the declaration of a state of national disaster.
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Society
Clément VéritéNovember 18, 2022
Colombian porn actress seized Constitutional Court after deletion of Instagram account
The Colombian porn actress Esperanza Gómez seized the Constitutional Court of Colombia because Instagram shut down her account while she claims her posts didn't infringe the platform's rules.
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Business
Clément VéritéNovember 15, 2022
U.S. Department of Transport ordered six airline companies to refund $622m to passengers
The U.S. Department of Transport ordered five foreign airlines and one American carrier to refund 622 million dollars to passengers who had a flight canceled or significantly delayed. The airline companies have also been fined for the delays.
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Culture & Sport
Clément VéritéOctober 20, 2022
Cumbia, traditional dance and music genre, now national heritage of Colombia
Cumbia, a dance and music genre resulting in the miscegenation of Indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans, is now an intangible cultural heritage of Colombia.
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 18, 2022
The UK removes tourist visa requirements for Colombia, Peru and Guyana hoping to bring more visitors
Citizens of Colombia, Peru and Guyana will not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom for up to six months anymore.
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Politics
NewsendipSeptember 27, 2022
Border reopening between Colombia and Venezuela, a new step in relations between neighbors
Colombia and Venezuela reopened their border closed for seven years mostly because of political differences. The election of left-wing Gustavo Petro at Colombia's presidency started a change in diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
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Society
Clément VéritéMay 4, 2022
Colombia Constitutional Court rules sport fishing unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court of Colombia considers recreational fishing unconstitutional on the grounds of animal cruelty and the precautionary principle.
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Politics
Clément VéritéApril 21, 2022
International Court of Justice rules Colombia violated Nicaragua maritime rights
The International Court of Justice mostly ruled in favor of Nicaragua in its longstanding dispute against Colombia on maritime rights in an archipelago. Colombia hoped it would protect fishing rights of its local community.
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Society
Clément VéritéApril 7, 2022
Bogotá mayor bans male passengers on motorcycles to fight crime
After several days of protests, bikers came to an agreement with the mayor of Bogotá which will prohibit drivers from having a male passengers during weekend nights in an effort to combat crime.
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Politics
Clément VéritéFebruary 21, 2022
Elected mayor of a Colombia small town revoked during mandate by residents
The elected mayor of Susa, a small town in Colombia, was revoked in a recall referendum. It's only the second time this process leads to a mayor's dismissal in the country.
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Society
Newsendip with APFebruary 20, 2022
Colombia to make Hippos, illegally imported by Escobar, an invasive species
Colombia will declare hippopotamus as an invasive species. Hippos were originally imported in Colombia by Pablo Escobar for his property in the 80s.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJanuary 28, 2022
Colombia violates the peace agreement with the FARC, Constitutional Court says
Colombia doesn't protect the rights to life of former FARC members as hundreds have been assassinated since the peace agreement according the Constitutional Court.
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Society
Clément VéritéJanuary 14, 2022
The U.S. condemns the FARC to pay $36m for the kidnapping of Íngrid Betancourt
A United States Court sentenced the FARC to compensate the son of Íngrid Betancourt for the emotional distress caused by the kidnapping.
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Health & Science
Newsendip with ReutersJanuary 9, 2022
In Colombia, first two legal euthanasia for patients with non-terminal illnesses
Two Colombians died by euthanasia without suffering terminal illnesses for the first time. They overcame tidious legal processes.
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Business
Clément VéritéDecember 1, 2021
Coffee price increase: good news for Colombian producers, not for Turkish consumers
Coffee is at its highest price in 10 years. For Colombia, it means more revenue despite a smaller production while in Turkey prices skyrocket with the inflation.
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Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 30, 2021
The U.S. officially removed the FARC from terrorist list
The U.S. removed the FARC from the list of foreign terrorist organizations to be able to cooperate with former members turned politicians. The president of Colombia respect the decision but would have preferred another one.
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Society
Clément VéritéNovember 7, 2021
Will Colombia decriminalize abortion this time?
In 2020, the Constitutional Court chose not do change the law. The results could now depend on the vote of only one judge.
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Society
Clément VéritéOctober 12, 2021
When a provocative video to get followers may get you expelled from Colombia
A so-called Dutchman influencer paraded with a woman in her underwear in the streets of Medellin. The mayor asked the immigration bureau to expel him.
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Politics
Clément VéritéSeptember 23, 2021
International Court of Justice hears Nicaragua and Colombia on maritime dispute
Nicaragua and Colombia have been arguing for more than 20 years about a small archipelago for maritime territory. The International Court of Justice hears the arguments.
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Society
Clément VéritéJuly 1, 2021
Homicides in Colombia Resume in 2021
The number of homicides in Colombia grew by 27% in the beginning of 2021, compared to 2020, when the population was under a lockdown. But the number still increased against 2019 and 2018.
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Society
Clément VéritéMay 27, 2021
Humanitarian aid with masks and cocaine in Colombia
In Colombia, the humanitarian plane carried face masks and cocaine. The scandal reached a TV celebrity whose husband own the plane.
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Politics
Clément VéritéApril 29, 2021
National strike against tax reform in Colombia to support COVID-19 costs
Colombians protested in the street against a tax reform that would collect up to 2% of the GDP. The efforts requested while the Covid-19 crisis isn't over yet draws harsh criticism from all parts.
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