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NYPD detective, ‘loving’ mom of 3 dies in Colombia week after butt lift procedure
An NYPD detective and loving mom of three died a week after receiving a butt lift and liposuction procedure in Colombia — prompting her grieving husband to request an investigation into her sudden death, according to sources and reports. Det....
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The "Guevara" Hospital Braces as Hurricane Melissa Approaches
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Since the first hurricane alerts issued by Civil Defense, the staff of the Dr. Ernesto Guevara General Teaching Hospital took action to protect the facility and provide medical care for any eventuality that may occur in the coming days. Las Tunas,...
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Ivan Cepeda Elected Presidential Candidate of Colombia’s Ruling Historic Pact for the 2026 Elections
Senator Ivan Cepeda was elected as the presidential candidate for 2026 for the ruling Historic Pact party, following today’s vote in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. Senator Iván Cepeda was elected this Sunday as the...
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Colombia’s Free Trade Agreement With US ‘Suspended,’ Ambassador Recalled
Above photo: Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro speaks in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 1, 2024. Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters. On Monday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared that Colombia’s Free Trade Agreement with the United States has been “de...
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President of Colombia voted in consultation of the Historic Pact
Inconsistencies in polling stations in various parts of the country made it difficult for citizens to vote in Colombia. President Gustavo Petro exercised his right to vote and criticized the electoral authority. Photo: PL October 26, 2025 Hour:...
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Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest...
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Colombia Reimagines the Coca Leaf: Color, Craft, and a Quiet Revolution
In a country too often reduced to headlines about cocaine, a circle of Colombian artisans and designers is teaching a quieter truth: the coca leaf can dye wool instead of fueling wars, and a plant long demonized can still nurture beauty, dignity,...
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NYPD cop dies in Colombia week after butt lift surgery, husband calls for probe
An NYPD detective died in a Colombian hospital a week after undergoing liposuction and a butt lift, sources tell the Daily News — and her devastated husband is calling for an investigation to find out what happened. Det. Alicia Stone, 40, a...
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Colombian killed in U.S. strike was on a fishing trip, wife claims
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Alejandro Carranza's loved ones say he left home on Colombia's Caribbean coast to fish in open waters. Days later, he was dead — one of at least 32 alleged drug traffickers killed in U.S. military strikes. From Santa Marta, northern Colombia,...
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Colombia’s ties to vessels struck by Trump: A missing fisherman, a submarine, and an ELN boat
U.S. President Donald Trump’s offensive in the Caribbean has escalated tensions throughout the region. The U.S. Navy deployment, ordered by the president in August, is officially aimed at Venezuelan drug cartels. So far, the operations have...
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Between xenophobia and solidarity: My story of migration to Colombia
Illustration by Global Voices. By Sofía (pseudonym), a member of Mi Historia, a journalistic project in Colombia made by and for teens. I was 12 years old when my mother decided to migrate to Colombia from our home in Venezuela. I never imagined...
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Colombia’s Petro Reacts to Former President Uribe’s Acquittal
Colombia’s Petro reacted to the second instance decision to acquit former President Uribe of the crimes of bribery and procedural fraud. Credit: Presidency of Colombia. Colombian President Gustavo Petro reacted after the acquittal of all charges...
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Colombia’s Annual Inflation Rises to 5.18% in September, Surpassing Analyst Expectations
Colombia’s annual inflation rate increased to 5.18% in September 2025, up 8 basis points from the previous month, according to data compiled by Grupo Cibest and sourced from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). The monthly...
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13 Colombians Among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action
Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action list by Sachamama NGO. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0 Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate...
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Bogotá, Colombia, Uses Data and Smart Urban Design to Cut Air Pollution
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Nestled in the Andes, Bogotá’s mountainous landscape traps air pollutants, sometimes cloaking the Colombian capital in a dusty smog. The consequences have been severe. The city’s poor air quality resulted in an estimated 2,300 excess deaths in...
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Colombia's President Says He Must 'Get Rid' of Trump
By streiff | 10:01 AM on October 21, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Colombian President Gustavo Petro used an interview on Univision to level a threat at...
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Soaring Cocaine Shipments Weigh On U.S.-Colombia Alliance
In an inflammatory social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump accused Colombia’s first-ever leftwing President Gustavo Petro of colluding with drug traffickers, calling him “an illegal drug leader”. Trump, in an increasingly hardline stance,...
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The ‘Disappearance’ of Colombia’s VP Francia Marquez: From Idealism to the Solitude of Politics
Many in Colombia are wondering where Vice President Francia Marquez is, as she has been virtually absent for several months. Credit: Historical Pact. Many in Colombia are wondering where Vice President Francia Marquez is, as she has been virtually...
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Colombia Is Struggling to Keep Up With A Criminal Air Force
Armed groups in Colombia have built an air force — and it flies on cheap, store-bought drones. In late August 2025, the National Liberation Army claimed responsibility for an ambush that left 13 police officers dead and four wounded. Initially...
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Colombia Pulls Ambassador After Trump Torches the Columbian President
Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the United States following rising tensions after a U.S. military strike on a Colombian drug trafficking vessel on October 17, and President Trump’s remark referring to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as...
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