The United Nations added new names to its list of sanctions this week, targeting key figures linked to Sudan’s escalating civil war. Among them is Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, accused of helping fund and arm the group. Three Colombians—previously part
Colombia’s president heads to Venezuela this week to talk border security with the country’s top diplomat. The two nations share deep connections—families live on both sides of a 1, 370-mile border, and nearly 3 million Venezuelans have moved to Colombia after years of economic trouble back home. Tr
Cartagena, a beautiful city in Colombia, is making a big change. It's swapping its old horse carriages for new electric ones. This shift comes after years of animal rights activists speaking up about the horses' well-being. The city's mayor, Domek Turbay, introduced the first 30 electric carriages.
Colombia's navy recently made a significant drug bust. Divers found over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden under a ship heading to Europe. This happened at a port on the Pacific coast. The navy shared photos of the seizure, showing divers pulling out the drugs and packages on the ground. This isn't the
Colombia's political scene just got a major shake-up. A court decision has overturned the conviction of former president Alvaro Uribe Velez, sending ripples through the nation's political landscape. This ruling comes just seven months before the presidential elections, adding a new layer of complexi
In a significant development, Colombian authorities have arrested a man believed to be the mastermind behind the recent shooting of a prominent senator and presidential hopeful. The suspect, known by the aliases "Chipi" or "Costeño, " was captured in Bogota after a month-long manhunt. This arrest fo
Imagine walking into your local library and finding a mouthwatering surprise. That's exactly what's happening at the Boston Public Library with the arrival of Magic Empanadas, the brainchild of Edward Jerez, a 37-year-old longtime restaurant server from Dedham. Edward is on a mission to introduce th
Deep in the heart of South America, a severe drought has brought the Amazon River to a historic low, leaving the Colombian town of Leticia high and dry. The usually bustling waterway has shrunk by 10 meters in just a few months, causing food supplies and essential services to grind to a halt. Reside
