COLOMBIA

Mudslide Kills 12 People in Central Colombia

Colombian disaster officials say at least 12 people have died in a mudslide that swept through their mountainside homes.

Colombia Guerillas Release Kidnapped Minor

Leftist ELN guerillas freed a teenager on Wednesday who was kidnapped two weeks before in northwestern Colombia, the country's ombudsman said.

UN Says Colombia’s Cocaine Production at ‘Record High Levels’

A United Nations report released by its UN Office on Drugs and Crime on Wednesday says that cultivation of the plant used to make cocaine has reached an all-time high in Colombia.

Colombia Starts Use of Drones to Shower Poison on Cocaine Crops; Will it Cause Cancer Among Humans?

The Colombian government has partnered with a drone company to equip drones with herbicide.

Brazil Sends Troops to Venezuelan Border amid Tensions between Natives and Venezuelan Economic Refugees

The Brazil government has had to resort to army deployment to pacify the unrest near its border with Venezuela. Residents of the Brazilian border town of Pacaraima rioted and drove out Venezuelan immigrants from their improvised camps, amid growing regional tensions.

Mexican Navy Intercepts Boat, Seizes 2 Tonnes of ‘Suspected’ Cocaine

In what is another record haul for law enforcement officials from a Latin American country, Mexico’s Navy men have seized a boat with an estimated two tonnes of cocaine, near Punta Maldonado.

Venezuela's Leader Nicholas Maduro Survives Assassination Attempt, Explosive Drones Go Off During His Speech, Watch Video

Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as he gave a speech to soldiers in the capital city Caracas on Saturday but the socialist leader was unharmed, according to the Venezuelan government.

Colombians Demand an End to Wave of Activist Killings

Thousands of Colombians are gathering in plazas across the country to demand an end to a wave of killings of activists that threatens to undermine a fragile peace process.

U.S. President Donald Trump Wanted To Invade Venezuela in 2017: Reports

Sources from the White House have revealed that apart from crippling economic sanctions targeting Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested invading the South American country in 2017.

Trump Pressed Aides on Venezuela Invasion, US Official Says

As a meeting last August in the Oval Office to discuss sanctions on Venezuela was concluding, President Donald Trump turned to his top aides and asked an unsettling question: With a fast unravelling Venezuela threatening regional security, why can't the US just simply invade the troubled country?

Colombia vs England, 2018 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Match 8 Preview: Start Time, Probable Lineup and Knockout Match Prediction

Harry Kane will be England's main danger with the leader of the race for the 2018 Golden Boot looking to add to the five goals he scored in the first two matches.

Senegal vs Colombia, 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H Match Preview: Start Time, Probable Lineup and Match Prediction

Japan and Senegal lead the group on four points while Colombia are one behind after their resounding 3-0 win over Poland in Kazan on Sunday.

Poland vs Colombia, Live Streaming of Group H Football Match: Get Telecast & Free Online Stream Details in India for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Poland and Colombia have both lost their opening games in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Arsenal Sign German Keeper Leno as Lehmann Leaves

Arsenal signed one German goalkeeper in Bernd Leno on Tuesday after confirming that another in Jens Lehmann would no longer be a member of their backroom staff.

2018 FIFA World Cup Group H Points Table: Team Standings of Poland, Japan, Senegal and Colombia

You can find the updated points table and team standings of 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H here at Latestly.

FARC Peace Deal at Risk as Conservative Duque Wins Colombia Presidency

Conservative Ivan Duque won Colombia's presidential election today after a campaign that turned into a referendum on a landmark 2016 peace deal with FARC rebels that he pledged to overhaul.

Colombia's Frank Fabra to Miss 2018 FIFA World Cup Due to Knee Injury

Colombian defender Frank Fabra, who plays for Argentina's Boca Juniors, said on Saturday that his "heart is broken in 50 million pieces" because of a torn ligament in his left knee, which will prevent him from playing in the 2018 football World Cup in Russia.

Colombia Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup: Colombia's Complete 23-Man Team Lineup for Football WC Russia

Colombia football coach Jose Pekerman included Cristian Zapata and Abel Aguilar in his final 23-man World Cup squad despite injury concerns.