Five soldiers killed in guerrilla attack in southwest Colombia

Five soldiers killed in guerrilla attack in southwest Colombia  BOGOTÁ, March 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - At least five soldiers were killed Tuesday in a bomb attack by dissident FARC guerrillas in a key cocaine-producing region of southwestern Colombia, the …

Sirius well test offshore Colombia confirms region’s gas potential

Petrobras says a drillstem test (DST) on the recent Sirius-2 well in the GUA-OFF-O Block, 31 km offshore northern Colombia, has delivered promising results. The offshore well was drilled in the Caribbean Sea in 804 m water depth. The DST, conducted over a …

5 soldiers are dead due to bomb attack in Colombia

(MENAFN) A bomb strike in southwestern Colombia has resulted in the death of five soldiers as well as six others injured, based on local media reports. The bombing aimed for soldiers fixing a bridge in the city of Balboa, sited in the Cauca area. Colombian …

World News | Colombia's New Defense Minister Vows to Reclaim Territory Lost to Rebel Groups

Bogota (Colombia), Mar 12 (AP) Colombia's newly appointed defense minister said Tuesday that he will focus on taking back territory lost to rebel groups that have forced thousands to flee their homes this year. In an address to the nation's troops, …

Colombia's Petro calls referendum for stalled health, labor reforms

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that he would call a national referendum so that voters can weigh in on his embattled health and labor reforms amid a lack of support for the proposals in the country's legislature. …

Petrobras Eyes Argentina, Colombia, Africa Projects

Mar 11, 2025 Copyright LGAndrade/AdobeStock Petrobras is looking at potential opportunities in Argentina while advancing in projects in Colombia and Africa, the firm's exploration and production head Sylvia dos Anjos said on Tuesday. Gas from the …

Colombia president says health, labor reforms will be put to vote

A gang truce in Colombia’s poorest city drastically cut homicide rates, but can it hold?

Quibdó, Colombia – A truce signed between three gangs in December reduced homicide rates in Quibdó, the capital of Colombia’s impoverished Chocó region, by 56%, said authorities.  Government officials, NGOs, the Catholic Church, and community leaders …

La Cocina de Abuela: A taste of Colombia on the go

At La Cocina de Abuela, a vibrant family-owned restaurant, traditional Colombian flavors meet the convenience of counter-service dining. With an assembly line-style setup, guests are invited to build their perfect bowl, savoring fresh, made-from-scratch …

I made the same passport mistake in Colombia and Japan. After nearly being stranded abroad twice, I learned my lesson.

While hiking in Colombia, I ruined my passport by allowing it to get wet during a rainstorm. Years later, I made the same mistake at a rainy baseball game in Japan. This time, it was worse. After two close calls with immigration officials, I protect my …