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UN chief names a new envoy to scope out the chances of reviving Cyprus peace talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has named a former Colombian foreign minister to scope out the chances of reviving talks to resolve Cyprus’ ethnic divide

The Independent UK

Migrants’ mental health in Chicago a looming crisis

Support groups are trying to address obstacles to care that include language barriers and a persistent shortage of mental health workers.

Chicago Sun-Times

A new immigration policy that avoids a dangerous journey is working. But border crossings continue

Migrants are arriving in the U.S. under the Biden administration’s new “safe mobility offices,” set up in Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ecuador

The Independent UK

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8 of the best countries to visit in South America, from Brazil to Argentina

Visit the continent’s awe-inspiring landscapes, cultural heritage sites and buzzing cities, from well-known destinations like Rio De Janeiro to more unsung locations such as Montevideo

The Independent UK

Ancestral spirit: can brewing a traditional moonshine help Colombia’s youth avoid gangs?

Viche, a sugar cane-based drink made by African-Colombian communities for centuries, is slowly gaining legality and respectability

The Guardian - UK

Julio Teheran's Stylish Cruise Adventure in Cartagena, Colombia

Julio Teheran shows off his sleek black outfit on a luxurious cruise, enjoying the sea voyage with style and sophistication in Cartagena, Colombia.

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Record half million people crossed the treacherous Darién Gap in 2023

Jungle between Colombia and Panama marks the start of the dangerous trek north from South America to the United States

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Three People Arrested in Argentina Under Suspicion of Planning a Terrorist Attack

Among the detainees is a Syrian man who was holding Colombian and Venezuelan passports

Latin Times

Colombian Senator's Brother Pleads Guilty In New York To Smuggling Charge

The 64-year-old was arrested in Colombia in February 2022 and extradited to the United States in January last year by President Gustavo Petro.

Latin Times

For Colombia's most beloved cyclist, winning isn't the point

Rigoberto Urán has never won the Tour de France or Olympics gold. But he's still a superstar. "I think lots of people identify with me because they want to win but don't quite make it," he says.

WEKU

‘Tremendously unfair’: Latin America’s strictest junk food law divides shoppers in Bogotá

Colombia became one of the first countries in the world to tax ultra-processed foods earlier this year and customers are feeling the impact

The Guardian - UK

Colossal Shakira’s Statue Is Unveiled In Colombia, And People Are Making The Same Joke About It

The 20-foot-tall Statue Of Liberty equivalent for pop culture enthusiasts was recently unveiled in Barranquilla. The post Colossal Shakira’s Statue Is Unveiled In Colombia, And People Are Making The Same Joke About It first appeared on Bored Panda.

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In Colombia, Illegally Felled Timber Repurposed To Help Bees

In northeast Colombia, police guard warehouses stacked high with confiscated timber with a noble new destiny: transformation into homes for bees beleaguered by pesticides and climate change.

International Business Times

Nearly 21ft bronze statue of Shakira unveiled in her home town in Colombia

In social media posts, the singer thanked the sculptor Yino Márquez and his students for their ‘enormous artistic talent’

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There is Now a *Giant* Bronze Statue of Shakira in Colombia

Hips that don't lie, supersized.

Latin Times

Colombia's Guerrilla Group ELN Says Kidnappings Will Stop If Government Finances Ceasefire

ELN leader admitted that such an agreement was made during a recent meeting over peace talks in Mexico City, noting that the Colombian government had also agreed to create a committee that will find ways to fund the peace talks as well as the current ceasefire.

International Business Times

Five Breakout Sporting Stars In 2023

In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.

International Business Times

A Migrant's Odyssey From Venezuela To The United States

Lying in the jungle with a gun pointed at him, Marcel Maldonado remembered his mother's warning about the dangers of migrating overland to the United States -- and wondered if he'd get out alive.

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The Independent UK

Colombia's ELN rebels say they will only stop kidnappings for ransom if government funds cease-fire

The head of Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group says it will only abide by a recent agreement to suspend the kidnappings of civilians for ransom if the government keeps its promise to finance projects that could provide the rebels with alternate sources of income

Cycling Weekly

A little piece of Colombia in your garage: a custom Scarab Paramo gravel bike reviewed

It's not too often that we get to review a custom bike, let alone go visit the makers at their home facility in a faraway country, but Scarab gave us the opportunity to do both.

The Independent UK

Former Colombian soldier pleads guilty in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president

A former Colombian soldier has pleaded guilty to conspiring in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, which plunged the Caribbean nation into violence and political turmoil

International Business Times

Cocaine Market Sees New Players, Bananas And Amazon Submarines: Report

The global cocaine market is changing. "The market is changing," Nathan Jaccard, Latin America editor for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a consortium of investigative journalists which accessed the files, told AFP. Colombia cultivated a record 230,000 hectares of coca leaf in 2022, and produced 1,738 tonnes…

The Independent UK

Colombia will try to raise objects from a 1708 shipwreck believed to have a cargo worth billions

The Colombian government says it will try to raise objects from the 1708 shipwreck of the galleon San Jose, which is believed to contain a cargo worth billions of dollars

Latin Times

How Colombia Has Been Improving Its Economy In The Last Years

In the heart of South America, Colombia has been carving its path to economic prosperity. With a history marked by challenges, the country has undertaken robust measures to boost its economic standing, recognizing the pivotal role it plays in enhancing the overall quality of life for its citizens.

Cycling Weekly

Mark Cavendish: Altitude training is essential in order to stay at the top of modern cycling

British sprinter will start 2024 season at Tour Colombia in February and will also include two altitude camps in plan

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